Inside the October 2020 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator

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The Source of Shelbyville's Energy Efficiency? The Energy of Leadership and Staff. The Source of Shelbyville's Energy Efficiency? The Energy of Leadership and Staff.

The Shelbyville clean-water plant team rides do-it-yourself efforts to energy savings, high performance and industry recognition.

Product News - October 2020 Product News - October 2020

Browse the latest products exclusively for the water and wastewater treatment industry.

Industry News - October 2020 Industry News - October 2020

Here's a quick roundup of this month's industry news. Track the industry's movers and shakers, learn about company acquisitions, get the skinny on new products and more.

Worth Noting - October 2020

People/Awards; Event

Pumpkins. Spiders. Cobwebs. What Are They Doing in the Lab? Supporting Education. Pumpkins. Spiders. Cobwebs. What Are They Doing in the Lab? Supporting Education.

A North Carolina utility draws accolades for an annual Halloween-themed event in its wastewater treatment lab.

Skiing Visitors Bring Peaks and Valleys in Flow for the Clean-Water Plant in the Resort Community of Ludlow Skiing Visitors Bring Peaks and Valleys in Flow for the Clean-Water Plant in the Resort Community of Ludlow

A small Vermont clean-water plant earns recognition for efficient nutrient removal and successful handling of seasonal flow spikes.

He Started Out Fixing Pickup Trucks and Other Machines. Now He Fixes Water in a Diverse Career in His Home State. He Started Out Fixing Pickup Trucks and Other Machines. Now He Fixes Water in a Diverse Career in His Home State.

Eli Jennings turned a fix-it background and a love of engineering into a Hatfield Award-winning clean-water career in his native Colorado.

WEFTEC Product Preview - October 2020 WEFTEC Product Preview - October 2020

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.

Plants Are Part of the Process in This British Columbia Community's LEED Gold Facility Plants Are Part of the Process in This British Columbia Community's LEED Gold Facility

A small Canadian city’s water resource facility combines SBR technology with greenhouse plants that enhance treatment and help eliminate odors.

An Advanced Operating Management System Helps Optimize This Plant's Biological Processes An Advanced Operating Management System Helps Optimize This Plant's Biological Processes

A self-tuning control solution sustains optimal performance and reduces operating costs at a Pennsylvania clean-water plant.

For WEF's Walt Marlowe, Water Is an 'Absolutely Fascinating Topic' For WEF's Walt Marlowe, Water Is an 'Absolutely Fascinating Topic'

The Water Environment Federation’s executive director looks forward to meeting today’s water challenges, fostering innovation and elevating the stature of operators.

A Southwestern City Engages Its Residents in a Multimedia Artistic Presentation of the Area’s Cultural and Water-Supply Heritage A Southwestern City Engages Its Residents in a Multimedia Artistic Presentation of the Area’s Cultural and Water-Supply Heritage

Static displays, interactive activities, storytelling and music mark this area’s celebration of indigenous culture and canals.

It's Not a Chopper. It's Not a Grinder. But It Keeps Rags and Wipes From Clogging Pumps. It's Not a Chopper. It's Not a Grinder. But It Keeps Rags and Wipes From Clogging Pumps.

An upgrade to proven self-priming centrifugal pumps helps prevent clogging from the growing infusion of wipes to sewer systems.

That License Exam Will Be Tough Enough. Don't Let Test Anxiety Make It Even Harder.

If you tend to freak out at license exam time, here’s some advice to help you settle down, focus in and earn that passing score.

Product Focus - October 2020 Product Focus - October 2020 Case Studies - October 2020 Case Studies - October 2020 Product Spotlight - Water: October 2020 Product Spotlight - Water: October 2020 Product Spotlight - Wastewater: October 2020 Product Spotlight - Wastewater: October 2020 2020 Tanks, Structures & Components Directory