Inside the January 2021 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator

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Through a Decade of Effort, Murfreesboro Wins Dramatic Effluent Nitrogen and Phosphorus Reductions Through a Decade of Effort, Murfreesboro Wins Dramatic Effluent Nitrogen and Phosphorus Reductions

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.

An Operator's Conference Gives Participants a Test in a Highly Unconventional Skill An Operator's Conference Gives Participants a Test in a Highly Unconventional Skill

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

This Minnesota City Casts a Wide Net in Capturing Efficiencies and Sustainable Practices This Minnesota City Casts a Wide Net in Capturing Efficiencies and Sustainable Practices

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

Hillsborough County's Lab Renewal Project Puts a Premium on Durability Hillsborough County's Lab Renewal Project Puts a Premium on Durability

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

An Award-Winning Young Professional Has Advice for Advancing in Water Careers An Award-Winning Young Professional Has Advice for Advancing in Water Careers

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

Blower Upgrades Enhance Energy Efficiency. Here's a Way to Quantify the Savings. Blower Upgrades Enhance Energy Efficiency. Here's a Way to Quantify the Savings.

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

A Weed Patch in this Ontario City Turned Out to Be a Magnet for a Treasured Species A Weed Patch in this Ontario City Turned Out to Be a Magnet for a Treasured Species

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

Emerald Coast Mfg. Technology Makes Water Sampling a Breeze Emerald Coast Mfg. Technology Makes Water Sampling a Breeze

A vacuum-based wastewater sampler offers lasting accuracy, ease of programming, and durability in harsh climate conditions.

Heroism Is All in a Day's Work for These Wastewater Operators

Clean-water organizations recognize professionals who went above and beyond to protect communities, facilities and people.

Case Studies - January 2021 Case Studies - January 2021 Exam Study Guide - January 2021

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.

Product News - January 2021 Product News - January 2021 Product Spotlight - Wastewater: January 2021 Product Spotlight - Wastewater: January 2021 Product Spotlight - Water: January 2021 Product Spotlight - Water: January 2021 Product Focus - January 2021 Product Focus - January 2021 Worth Noting - January 2021 Industry News - January 2021 Industry News - January 2021 This Illinois Operator and Leader Thrives on Solid and Diverse Experience and a Record of Accomplishment This Illinois Operator and Leader Thrives on Solid and Diverse Experience and a Record of Accomplishment

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

Attention to Detail Drives Excellence for Clermont's East Water Treatment Plant Attention to Detail Drives Excellence for Clermont's East Water Treatment Plant

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