September 2020 Issue of TPO

A total team effort helped an Illinois plant upgrade to a new bio-P process and make other improvements while sustaining operations and permit compliance.

WEFTEC, the Water Environment Federation’s annual Technical Exhibition and Conference, offers municipal and industrial water and wastewater professionals from around the world exposure to the newest products, as well as opportunities for professional development. This year’s virtual event, WEFTEC Connect, will be live Oct. 5-9 and features an exhibitor showcase, education and networking components of the WEFTEC experience. Below is a preview of some of the latest offerings from exhibitors who would have displayed them in person, as well as products that will be highlighted at the 2020 virtual event.

People/Awards; Events

Licensing exams can be challenging. Our Exam Study Guide helps you prepare by presenting questions similar to those on an actual exam. You can find many more sample questions on the TPO website at www.tpomag.com/study.

The water quality-quantity nexus is another illustration of how water is intimately linked with multiple aspects of life on earth.

An all-thermal process promises efficient production of Class A biosolids while helping reduce plant nitrogen treatment loadings.

The WateReuse Association looks back on major progress in managing water and ahead to a wide range of growth opportunities.

Ultrasonic and radar technologies both have their place in the water and wastewater sector. The key is to pick the device that best suits the application.

A chopper pump helps a Texas community solve a persistent problem with debris and grease buildup in a lift station.

A California city goes all-in on recycling with tertiary-treated water for irrigation and a nutrient harvesting system that solved a struvite problem.

Heather Phillips was a consultant who helped design the water resource recovery facility in the Kansas community where she is now operations manager.

Ted Meckes didn’t have to look far to find his career. He’s right at home as the award-winning water division manager in Springfield, Illinois.

A Virginia service authority’s events help encourage students to pursue water-related careers.