From a young age William Leonard understood the importance of water.
That’s not because he grew up in Lake Elsinore, about 60 miles...
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This Operator Learned Passion for Water at an Early Age. Now It's His Profession.
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José Moreno Has Achieved Levels of Knowledge and Licensure That Many With Advanced Degrees Would Find Daunting.
José Moreno has achieved levels of knowledge and licensure that many with advanced degrees would find daunting.
He didn’t have the opportunity to...
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Clayton County Lab Functions as an Integral Part of the Clean-Water Operations Team
The clean-water plants at the Clayton County Water Authority have an excellent record for meeting effluent permit requirements. That is thanks to...
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Ultrafiltration Helps the Palm Coast Utility Department Achieve Compliance and Zero Liquid Discharge
Under an administrative order from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the City of Palm Coast Utility Department faced important decisions in...
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Worth Noting - May 2021
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After 34 years in wastewater, Michael Neal retired. He had served as wastewater superintendent in Nevada, Iowa, since 1993, and for the past nine...
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Applications Sought for Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program
The application period is open for the Utility of the Future Today recognition program, which seeks to honor water resource recovery facilities...
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Worth Noting - April 2021
People/Awards
Four City of Houston wastewater treatment plants won Peak Performance Awards from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies:
Kingwood Cedar Bayou Plant, Platinum Award
Forest Grove...
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A Washington Community and Utility Follow a Well-Designed Pathway to Sustainability
The Edmonds Wastewater Treatment Plant has taken big steps toward sustainability.
Those steps were outlined several years ago in a document called the...
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Three Local Professionals Sustain Quality Water and Wastewater Operations in Jonesville, Michigan
The Michigan city of Jonesville didn’t have to look far to find a top-notch team to operate its water and wastewater systems.
Superintendent...
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From Humble Beginnings as a Seasonal Worker, Zane Deweese Forged a Solid Career and a Strong Community
From humble beginnings as a seasonal worker, Zane DeWeese has helped his hometown create a sustainable water management plan and secure safe drinking...
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How Does This Operator Sum Up His Clean-Water Career?
Wastewater treatment is Rey Davila’s passion.
Recently retired, he loved his job as chief of solids operations at the South Mesquite Creek Regional...
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NACWA Honors 2021 National Environmental Achievement Award Winners
The winners of the 2021 National Environmental Achievement Awards have been selected and will be honored virtually through featured pieces on NACWA’s website,...
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Columbus Water Work Uses Technology and Pedestrian Methods to Manage its Watershed
Columbus Water Works uses electronic monitoring and other technology to manage its watershed and its water and wastewater treatment, but it also...
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“No Worries.” That’s How Supervisor Jeff Totherow Feels About the Tullahoma Wastewater Treatment Plant
No worries.” That’s how supervisor Jeff Totherow feels about his wastewater treatment plant when he’s not there.
It’s because of a competent and talented staff of...
