Inside the January 2021 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator

A Tennessee facility team rewrites the playbook on nutrient removal to clear the way for a plant expansion essential to economic growth in its community.

A contest for water reuse operators in the Pacific Northwest puts a new spin on friendly competition at an annual conference.

St. Cloud sustainability projects save energy, save money, improve performance, reduce maintenance, and justify a new treatment facility name.

A Florida testing laboratory uses polypropylene fume hoods and casework to deliver long life against test protocols that use corrosive chemicals.

Kristi Steiner, WEF’s 2020 Outstanding Young Water Environment Professional, has prospered from industry involvement and encourages others to do likewise.

A new testing method helps operators accurately document energy savings and secure and maximize incentives from electric utilities.

A milkweed patch sprouted at the Greater Sudbury Wastewater Treatment Plant. The team and community groups turned it into a haven for monarch butterflies.

A vacuum-based wastewater sampler offers lasting accuracy, ease of programming, and durability in harsh climate conditions.
Clean-water organizations recognize professionals who went above and beyond to protect communities, facilities and people.

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Paul Burris made many career stops before landing in Elmhurst, Illinois. That city now benefits from his diverse experience in operations and leadership.

Efficient operations and an emphasis on recycling add up to award-winning performance for this Florida water treatment team.