Von Eggers is not afraid to tackle any assignment that comes his way. Still, he was shocked upon being named Operator of the Year.

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An operator who followed his grandfather and father into the clean-water profession reflects on his career and the state of the industry.

A colorimetric analyzer delivers continuous, real-time measurement of ammonia and orthophosphate in wastewater treatment processes.

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A California district’s recycled water outreach campaign includes a video that highlights the roles of staff members.

Labor savings and innovation are the watchwords for the small but dedicated team at the clean-water plant in Newport, Vermont.

A new water reclamation facility fulfills a critical need for a West Texas city while supplying reliable, affordable water to an oil and natural gas producer.

A southern California utility uses electronics to detect impending algae blooms in a recycled water reservoir — and then destroys them with ultrasound.

A plant upgrade including new pumps and controls and a plant-wide SCADA system helps an Ohio city solve a long-standing problem of combined sewer overflows.