September 2023 Issue of TPO

Lab manager Derek Gormon finds satisfaction in the analytical side of the clean-water business, and in playing a role in protecting the environment

The Professional Operator credential is a mark of competency and dedication to the trade. So why don’t more water and wastewater operators pursue it?

Analyzers from Blue-White Industries help water plant operators ensure adequate disinfection through the distribution system

Clean-water plant operators can optimize operations by selecting the best-fit metering pump technology. Here’s some practical advice to follow.

A hybrid activated sludge technology outperforms lagoon treatment and enables year-round permit compliance for a small Colorado district

A northern California community aims for net-zero trifecta covering energy usage, wastewater recycling and biosolids reuse

With advancing technology, government incentives and innovative project development, biogas gains favor as a carbon-negative renewable energy source

Larry Peterson regularly patrols 240 lakeside septic tank effluent pump systems, going through miles of rural and remote country to detect and fix problems

For Bruce Royce and his team in the Michigan city of Midland, some of the biggest challenges come from outside the pipes that deliver influent

A popular New Hampshire water festival and science fair presents students with a full day of thought-provoking environmental activities