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Editorial 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...

March 17, 2021

Editorial 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...

March 17, 2021

Online Exclusives 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,...

February 16, 2021

Editorial 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...

February 08, 2021

Editorial “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...

February 08, 2021

Editorial This Water Operator Loves His Job Just as Much as the Place Where He Does It

After spending a few weeks in paradise, many people dream of staying put — making the vacation spot their full-time home. For a...

February 08, 2021

Editorial This Illinois Operator Reaches Out Globally on Behalf of Women in the Water Professions

How far will Brianna Huber go to elevate the status of women in the water management professions? How about 8,300 miles to Tanzania,...

February 08, 2021

Editorial Worth Noting - February 2021

People/Awards The Maine City of Rockland has renamed its wastewater treatment plant the Terrance G. Pinto Wastewater Treatment Facility and Campus in honor of its...

January 14, 2021

Editorial From Building Rockets to Analyzing Wastewater: Liz Werth Finds a Rewarding Career

In middle school, Elisabeth Werth did science experiments and built rockets. Science was a natural fit: “I’ve always been curious and scientific,” says...

January 14, 2021

Editorial A Self-Described Private Person Stands Out in the Kansas Water Operator Community

Perry Smith still doesn’t know who nominated him for his awards. He certainly wasn’t pleased about standing up in front of a...

January 14, 2021

Editorial Staffing Shortages, Aging Equipment and Other Challenges Can't Keep This Plant From Excelling

For proof that there’s no keeping a good plant down, look to Ashland, Kentucky. In February, a truck loaded with landfill leachate broke...

January 14, 2021

Online Exclusives WEF Announces 2020 Innovative Technology Award Winners

The Water Environment Federation has announced two recipients of the 2020 Innovative Technology Awards. This competition recognizes up to four outstanding technologies...

December 23, 2020

Editorial Heroism Is All in a Day's Work for These Wastewater Operators

One can easily argue that water professionals do heroic deeds every day, whether supplying safe drinking water or protecting water resources from...

December 14, 2020

Editorial Can't Find That Water Meter? If You're in Cloverdale, There's One Veteran Operator You Can Ask.

The answer to almost any question about the water department in Cloverdale, Indiana, is just a phone call away. Richard Saucerman, water...

October 16, 2020

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