May 2019 Issue of TPO

Sioux Falls biosolids land application program strives for precision in applying nutrients at agronomic rates for the crops to be planted.

Sonoma Water has tried a variety of renewable and carbon-free energy sources. Solar energy and hydropower have proven successful.

A pump-control technology helps a Michigan city eliminate manual cleaning of pumps and save an estimated $3,600 per month.

The changing seasons have dramatic visual effects on an abstract work of public art on a 135-foot-diameter concrete water tank.

The Water Research Foundation undertakes a wide range of projects, from design and engineering to social science, with direct relevance to plant operators.

Sentry technology uses bioelectrode sensors to give clean-water plant operators real-time insights to variable conditions in biological treatment processes.

Research is steadily pushing the boundaries of performance and efficiency in wastewater treatment. But where are the real game-changers?

The Illinois village of Carol Stream draws up to 300 visitors each year to an open house with treatment plant tours and activities for all ages.

The team at the South Valley Water Reclamation Facility never stops looking for ways to enhance efficiency and performance.

Two water treatment plants help Crossville’s operator team maintain a consistent supply in the face of seasonal challenges and weather events.

Ben Riles and his four-member operations team stir up a record of high-performance at the Moberly (Missouri) Wastewater Treatment Plant.