Inside the June 2024 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator
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The New York Village of Sherman rehabilitates its wastewater and drinking water facilities in projects totaling $9.5 million
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Action heroes, time travelers and rap bands unite to promote water education and conservation in a children’s video contest
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Water quality is still an issue for First Nations peoples across Canada. Operator Robert Budway works in partnership with communities to change that
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Doug Armstrong learned from mentors to lead from the front. He takes that approach in preparing his staff for a challenging future.
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Kathy Bates was the first woman instructor in her technical college environmental health and water quality program. She encourages young women to explore careers in the field.
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De Pere Water Utility works aggressively to detect and eliminate water losses, and empowers customers to do likewise in their homes and business
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Fast-payback large-bubble mixing devices help a Rhode Island sewer authority eliminate many lift station cleanings and reduce odor complaints
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The Auger Monster ALT can provide a complete solution for handling screenings. It’s designed to suit small municipal treatment plants and other facilities with limited space.
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"Forever chemicals" in wastewater increasingly challenges water utilities. Here ar esome validated methods for detecting and quantifying PFAS concentrations.
Methane releases from wastewater treatment plants are gaining attention as contributors to the greenhouse gas load that is driving global climate change
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