The BDP Screw Press provides a significant improvement in dewatering performance and operational efficiency at the Hooksett Wastewater Treatment Facility in Hooksett, New Hampshire. The plant...
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All Rotary Lobe Pumps Are Not Created Equal
From the outside, all rotary lobe pumps may look the same. They operate in the same basic manner with lobes that create...
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Maximize Efficiency with Turnkey Metering Packages
Pre-assembled chemical metering skid systems can eliminate the challenges of hiring an engineer to source components from multiple vendors or a lack...
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New Index Shows Small Utilities Are More Vulnerable to Climate Hazards
A new analysis from Carnegie Mellon University reveals a significant disconnect between the physical risks facing U.S. water infrastructure and the financial...
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News Briefs: Massive Sewage Spill Pollutes Potomac
Entry 256358A major infrastructure failure recently resulted in a massive discharge of wastewater into the Potomac River northwest of Washington, D.C. A...
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EPA Announces Next Step in Fluoride Review
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the next step in the agency’s accelerated review of public health risks from fluoride in...
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Water Fleas Offer Low-Carbon Treatment Alternative, Say Researchers
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have demonstrated that a tertiary wastewater treatment technology based on Daphnia — tiny freshwater organisms commonly...
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The High Cost of Ignoring Hazardous Energy
OSHA estimates that nearly 3 million workers in various fields are exposed to the dangers of hazardous energy on a regular basis....
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Operators Invited to Partner With Dirty Drops Weekly
With workforce retirements accelerating across the water and wastewater industry, the newly launched Dirty Drops Weekly newsletter is calling on business owners,...
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Product News: OZ Lifting Products, KROHNE, Emerson and More
OZ Lifting Products stainless seriesOZ Lifting Products’ stainless steel range includes chain hoists, lever hoists, trolleys and beam clamps all designed for...
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News Briefs: Long Island Sound 'Dead Zones' at Record Low
Entry 256374The Long Island Sound is showing significant signs of ecological recovery, with oxygen-depleted "dead zones" shrinking to their lowest recorded levels in...
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WRF Seeks Pre-Proposals for High-Priority Utility Research
The Water Research Foundation is now accepting pre-proposals for its matching research program, the Tailored Collaboration Program. The Tailored Collaboration Program provides...
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Exam Study Guide: Optimal Bacterial Growth Conditions and Water Membrane Classifications
Welcome back to TPO magazine's Exam Study Guide Series, which offers a pair of water/wastewater study questions with in-depth explanations of the answers.
TPO would like to...
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Treatment Plant Operator Exam Study Guide Answers
What is the “carbon:nitrogen:phosphorus” ratio required for bacterial growth?
The answer to this question is D, 100:5:1. The population of microorganism or in...
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News About Thompson Pump, the Water Quality Association, Stantec and More
Thompson Pump receives Two VMA AwardsThompson Pump and Manufacturing Company was honored with two awards of excellence from the Volusia Manufacturers Association....
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News Briefs: North Carolina DEQ Releases Data From PFAS Study
Entry 246769The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resource has released data from a preliminary study that found PFAS...
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How Twin-Shaft Grinders Are Protecting Lift Stations
Bar screens and chopper pumps are a traditional solution to solids reduction in lift stations. However, bar screens are not enough of...
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Registration Opens for ACE26 in Washington, D.C.
Registration is now open for the American Water Works Association’s 2026 Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE26), which will be held June 21-24...
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Introducing Dirty Drops Weekly: Clearing Career Pathways for Young Professionals
Treatment Plant Operator magazine announces the launch of Dirty Drops Weekly, a new online newsletter created to help young adults ages 16-32 discover meaningful,...















