Inside the April 2021 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator

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How Does This Operator Sum Up His Clean-Water Career? How Does This Operator Sum Up His Clean-Water Career?

In a career of more than three decades, Rey Davila excelled as an operator, team leader, and trainer to his team members and others.

Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Festival Promotes the Water Professions Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Festival Promotes the Water Professions

A multifaceted outreach program from Maryland utility helps prepare the next generation for careers in engineering and environmental science.

From Humble Beginnings as a Seasonal Worker, Zane Deweese Forged a Solid Career and a Strong Community From Humble Beginnings as a Seasonal Worker, Zane Deweese Forged a Solid Career and a Strong Community

A public works director in a small Utah town creates a work environment of opportunity and makes the water supply secure for generations.

Three Local Professionals Sustain Quality Water and Wastewater Operations in Jonesville, Michigan Three Local Professionals Sustain Quality Water and Wastewater Operations in Jonesville, Michigan

Brian Boyle and two homegrown colleagues ring up consistent success in quality effluent and trouble-free plant performance.

A Washington Community and Utility Follow a Well-Designed Pathway to Sustainability A Washington Community and Utility Follow a Well-Designed Pathway to Sustainability

A sequential approach to energy efficiency helps the Edmonds Wastewater Treatment Plant secure substantial savings and earn industry recognition.

The New Generation of Operators Will Need a Variety of Key Skills and Attitudes

The first Mercury astronauts displayed exceptional qualities. What traits define the most proficient and effective water professionals?

Administrative, Testing, Landfilling Costs are Among the Results of Crackdowns on PFAS Administrative, Testing, Landfilling Costs are Among the Results of Crackdowns on PFAS

An industry study finds PFAS regulations having substantial impacts on clean-water agencies’ beneficial biosolids reuse programs.

Piping Protection Requires Careful Consideration of Restraining Tools and Methods Piping Protection Requires Careful Consideration of Restraining Tools and Methods

Restraining wastewater pipes can play a critical role in ensuring secure operations. Use these criteria to determine the right restraints to install.

ABB Offers New Tools for Tracking Water Levels in Deep Wells, Lift Stations and More ABB Offers New Tools for Tracking Water Levels in Deep Wells, Lift Stations and More

Laser measurement device combines accuracy, reliability and safety in a wide range of water and wastewater applications.

In Steering Through Many Crises, Science Is Our Best Remedy

Bad things happen when science is sidelined. Perhaps people in science-based professions, like wastewater treatment, need to become advocates for science itself.

Exam Study Guide - April 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.

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