Inside the August 2018 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator
Fort Wayne Takes Beneficial Use to Entirely New Levels
At Fort Wayne, the biosolids, water plant lime residuals, and solids from combined sewer overflow lagoons all make their way into products for beneficial use.
Versatile instrument measures flow in industrial settings
Boosting the Pressure
Headworks and Biosolids Management
The welcome sign in front of your facility can give visitors a great impression. You’re invited to send a picture of your sign to share with Treatment Plant Operator readers.
Here's a Way to Deal With Rags and Wipes Without Grinding or Chopping
A device inserted in a pump control panel regulates pump behavior to enable troublesome wipes to pass through.
Better Through Chemistry
A compact biosolids system offers an alternative to aerobic digestion for a southeastern Florida wastewater treatment plant.
Warm Welcome
An Educational Lobby at Alexandria Renew Enterprises helps fulfill a vision of community engagement and waterway connections.
Restoration Project Adds Art to Popular Public Trail
Sculpture, decorative fencing and watermarks highlight a newly expanded treatment plant and a popular streamside trail.
A Small Utility District Uses a Special Chopper Pump to Bust Clogs From Sludge and FOG
A chopper pump with an aerator nozzle helps a small utility district eliminate troublesome buildups and cure odors in a key lift station.
A New York District Drives Down Power Consumption While Pushing up On-Site Power Production
The Great Neck Water Pollution Control District drives down power consumption while pushing up on-site power production.
North Platte Operators Met the Challenge of Getting a Temperamental New Facility on Track
Now they keep it running and save money by handling projects in-house
Team Members in Butte-Silver Bow Were Active in Plant Design and Startup and Now Spearhead Quality Operations
The team in Butte-Silver Bow took an active role in plant design, testing and startup. It has paid off in efficient performance and excellent water quality.
Lebanon Breaks New Ground in Self-Sufficiency With a Tennessee Gasification Initiative
The Lebanon Gasification Initiative breaks new ground in recovering resources and driving a treatment plant toward self-sufficiency in renewable energy.
Students Turn Water Education Messages Into Storybooks for Kids
A Write-Off Contest in a California water district lets middle school kids tell and illustrate stories about water conservation and water quality.