Inside the August 2020 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator

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A Texas Operator Turned a Love of a Sport Into a Home Run of a Professional Life A Texas Operator Turned a Love of a Sport Into a Home Run of a Professional Life

Injury derailed Lance Phillips’ career as a pitcher and catcher, but he brings athletic-style energy and dedication to his wastewater career.

A Florida Water Plant Team Racks Up Awards for Success in Taking on a New Technology A Florida Water Plant Team Racks Up Awards for Success in Taking on a New Technology

In seeking its own drinking water supply, Tarpon Springs chose reverse osmosis treatment. The operations team stepped right up to the challenges.

Jeremy Carnahan Took to Wastewater Work With a Natural Fascination for Its Mechanics and Importance Jeremy Carnahan Took to Wastewater Work With a Natural Fascination for Its Mechanics and Importance

Jeremy Carnahan immediately took to the clean-water profession. His enthusiasm has only increased as he worked his way up the ladder.

Biogas Does More Than Power Cogeneration Systems. Now It Powers Vehicles. Biogas Does More Than Power Cogeneration Systems. Now It Powers Vehicles.

A Nebraska city replaces a combined heat and power facility with a gas scrubbing system that yields renewable fuel for vehicles.

Here's How One Community Made Quick Work of PFAS Here's How One Community Made Quick Work of PFAS

A New York town removes PFAS from its drinking water supply in four months using a granular activated carbon treatment system.

Technology Innovations Deliver Greater Output and More Sustainable Operation From Anaerobic Digesters Technology Innovations Deliver Greater Output and More Sustainable Operation From Anaerobic Digesters

Upgrades to accommodate a variety of organic wastes and optimize the process can help communities curb greenhouse gases while creating reliable revenue streams.

Americans Were Asked for Their Views on Water Recycling. Here's What They Said. Americans Were Asked for Their Views on Water Recycling. Here's What They Said.

A survey finds Americans consider water scarcity a major concern and show strong support for water recycling for irrigation and drinking.

Where Can You Turn for Temporary Treatment Needs? Rentals Can Provide a Solution. Where Can You Turn for Temporary Treatment Needs? Rentals Can Provide a Solution.

Mobile rental solutions from WesTech Engineering give water and wastewater operators temporary capacity for a variety of short-term needs.

EPA? BOD? WWTP? MLSS? Where Do We Draw the Line on Acronyms?

For editors, part of the job is knowing when to use the short form and when to spell things out. TBH, sometimes we can use readers’ advice.

Exam Study Guide - August 2020

Maintaining your education is important, especially in a career that demands licensing exams. Prove you’re an expert operator by answering these questions and others from our Exam Study Guide Series.

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