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Stories About Career

A Cold Call to a College Launched an Initiative to Recruit and Prepare Young People for Water Careers
A Cold Call to a College Launched an Initiative to Recruit and Prepare Young People for Water Careers
Editorial
July 15, 2021

A North Texas water utility addresses the retirement wave and operator shortage with an award-winning training program.

This Lab Supervisor Oversaw a Tenfold Workload Increase and Became an Unofficial Consulting Chemist for Her Utility
This Lab Supervisor Oversaw a Tenfold Workload Increase and Became an Unofficial Consulting Chemist for Her Utility
Editorial
June 15, 2021

Anna leRoux’s role with Brunswick County Public Utilities fulfilled a childhood ambition and gave her a rewarding career.

Qualified Operator Candidates? This Utility Didn't Have to Look Far
Qualified Operator Candidates? This Utility Didn't Have to Look Far
Editorial
April 19, 2021

Wisconsin’s Youth Apprenticeship Program provides an on-ramp for high school students to explore careers in the water and wastewater industry.

Three Local Professionals Sustain Quality Water and Wastewater Operations in Jonesville, Michigan
Three Local Professionals Sustain Quality Water and Wastewater Operations in Jonesville, Michigan
Editorial
March 17, 2021

Brian Boyle and two homegrown colleagues ring up consistent success in quality effluent and trouble-free plant performance.

This Illinois Operator Reaches Out Globally on Behalf of Women in the Water Professions
This Illinois Operator Reaches Out Globally on Behalf of Women in the Water Professions
Editorial
February 08, 2021

While succeeding in her water career, Brianna Huber looks to help expand opportunities for women professionals domestically and worldwide.

This Water Operator Loves His Job Just as Much as the Place Where He Does It
This Water Operator Loves His Job Just as Much as the Place Where He Does It
Editorial
February 08, 2021

Jeff Pearson helps keep the Hawaiian island of Maui supplied with water from a mixture of surface and underground sources.

Staffing Shortages, Aging Equipment and Other Challenges Can't Keep This Plant From Excelling
Staffing Shortages, Aging Equipment and Other Challenges Can't Keep This Plant From Excelling
Editorial
January 14, 2021

A Kentucky clean-water plant team maintains award-winning Performance with aging equipment while awaiting a brand-new facility.

A Self-Described Private Person Stands Out in the Kansas Water Operator Community
A Self-Described Private Person Stands Out in the Kansas Water Operator Community
Editorial
January 14, 2021

Perry Smith’s varied background made him ideally suited to operating a new reverse osmosis facility in southwest Kansas.

From Building Rockets to Analyzing Wastewater: Liz Werth Finds a Rewarding Career
From Building Rockets to Analyzing Wastewater: Liz Werth Finds a Rewarding Career
Editorial
January 14, 2021

Elisabeth Werth turned a lifelong aptitude for math and science into an award-winning career as a lab analyst with Denver Metro.

Engineering Challenge, Art Activities and a Science Fair Highlight This Utility's Outreach
Engineering Challenge, Art Activities and a Science Fair Highlight This Utility's Outreach
Editorial
August 13, 2020

A Virginia service authority’s events help encourage students to pursue water-related careers.