The Racine (Wisconsin) Wastewater Treatment Plant has occupied a 21-acre site on the west shore of Lake Michigan since 1937. Plant leaders...
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Quality Staff Begets Quality Performance at Wisconsin Clean-Water Plant
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A Credential Just for Water and Wastewater Operators Adds Credibility to People and the Profession
Entry 225067What comes to mind when you see the letters M.D. after someone’s name? Or P.E.? Or CPA?
Those initials mean a lot,...
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In Hiring the Right Staff, Are You Looking for the Right Attributes?
In today’s economy, it can be hard for treatment plants to find qualified people. Finding the right people can be even harder.
Current...
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Regeneration, Diversity and Inclusion Highlight WEFTEC Opening General Session
The 92nd WEFTEC Conference opened in Chicago Sept. 23 with strong messages on adopting a regeneration mindset and embracing diversity as a...
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A Cool Career: Craig Lawniczak Retires After 43 Years at Green Bay WWTP
Craig Lawniczak graduated from high school in 1975 and wasn’t sure what to do next.
He spent the summer “sitting around” until September,...
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It All Comes Together: Innovation and Planning Make New Plant Work Right From Day One
When Orren West asked his friends at the Water Environment Federation’s Technical Exhibition and Conference what they thought about a job offer...
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Doing It the Island Way
They don’t hire licensed operators when there’s an opening at the Island Water Treatment Plant in Sanibel, Florida.
“We take new people and...
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A Regional Approach to Recruiting a New Generation of Water Professionals
We all know it: The industry needs bright, young operators to replace those retiring. Approaches to recruitment are many: internships, apprenticeships, military...
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Baby Boomer Retirements Leave a Widening Employment Gap In Water Sector
When Kathleen Cahall was a high school student in Dayton, Ohio, her advanced chemistry class focused on environmental issues including water quality....
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A New England Association Looks to Bring Veterans Into the Water Professions
Military veterans transitioning to civilian life need rewarding careers. The water industry needs bright people with technical aptitude, a commitment to teamwork...
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Utility District Joins Forces With School to Promote Water Careers
The Lakehaven Water and Sewer District in Washington is collaborating with Federal Way Public Schools to introduce the wastewater industry to middle...
American Water Works Association launches redesigned Career Center
The AWWA announced the launch of its redesigned Career Center. The updated site will better connect job seekers and employers in the...
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See How This Plant Solved Its Short-Term Staffing Problem
Everything was running smoothly at the Menlo Park (California) Municipal Water District. Then, the chief operator and water system supervisor left for...
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Is Resume Or Personality More Important?
Help wantedWastewater operator. We need a qualified operator to join the team at our wastewater treatment plant. We require an associate’s degree...
