Inside the October 2022 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator

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A Military Vet Applies His Water Background to a Prosperous Career in the Wastewater Profession A Military Vet Applies His Water Background to a Prosperous Career in the Wastewater Profession

Skills learned during an Air Force career help Rodney Lance run an efficient clean-water plant and work effectively with this team.

An Educational Video Features No Actors — Only Professional Operations Personnel An Educational Video Features No Actors — Only Professional Operations Personnel

A California clean-water district creates an award-winning virtual plant tour video to stay connected with residents during COVID.

The Nation’s Largest Ion Exchange PFAS Treatment Plant Is an Example of Proactive Response to an Issue The Nation’s Largest Ion Exchange PFAS Treatment Plant Is an Example of Proactive Response to an Issue

Two California districts didn’t wait for state regulations on “forever chemicals.” Instead, they built an award-winning ion-exchange PFAS treatment facility.

A Camera Became This Operator's Key Tool for Keeping Plant Equipment Well Maintained A Camera Became This Operator's Key Tool for Keeping Plant Equipment Well Maintained

Paul Crocker makes photography an integral part of asset management programs that keep water utility facilities functioning reliably and efficiently.

Source Water Running Downhill Means Power Savings for This Colorado Utility Source Water Running Downhill Means Power Savings for This Colorado Utility

Pueblo Water will soon use hydroturbines to generate electricity with the flow from its high-elevation reservoir in the Rocky Mountains.

Treatment Basins Are Durably Restored With a Multi-Component Non-Permeable Lining System Treatment Basins Are Durably Restored With a Multi-Component Non-Permeable Lining System

A robust lining system with meticulous applications and color tinting ensure high-quality restoration of degraded MBR basins to like-new condition.

Heading Back to College: Maine Institutions Step Up to Train a New Generation of Operators Heading Back to College: Maine Institutions Step Up to Train a New Generation of Operators

Maine community colleges collaborate to offer a water treatment technology certificate and associate degree and program to students throughout the state.

Controlling Odors in Force Mains and Lift Stations Is a Bit Like Giving Them a Breath of Air Controlling Odors in Force Mains and Lift Stations Is a Bit Like Giving Them a Breath of Air

Infusion of force mains and lift stations with oxygen and ozone generated on site prevents the formation of hydrogen sulfide.

In Today’s Political Climate, the One and Only Thing that Matters Is Voting

Mass marches and protests used to make a difference in spurring political change. Now there’s only one thing that actually matters.

Exam Study Guide - October 2022

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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