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Chicago-Area District Nears Net-Zero Energy Through Efficiency and Aggressive Biogas Production
Chicago-Area District Nears Net-Zero Energy Through Efficiency and Aggressive Biogas Production
Editorial
May 16, 2018

A Chicago-area district has net-zero energy in sight for its wastewater treatment plant through efficiency improvements and biogas production augmented by FOG.
A $58 Million Plant Upgrade Sets Kankakee Operators Up for Success
A $58 Million Plant Upgrade Sets Kankakee Operators Up for Success
Editorial
March 20, 2018

A multiyear, $58 million upgrade program improved performance and efficiency for the Kankakee River Metropolitan Authority and set operators up for success.
Many Illinois Operators Owe Their Career Success to This University-Based Process Instructor
Many Illinois Operators Owe Their Career Success to This University-Based Process Instructor
Editorial
December 14, 2017
Rick Lallish trains Illinois operators with a little bit of mischief and a great deal of dedication to seeing his students achieve their career goals.
News Briefs: Reporters Claim Unsafe Washington Treatment Plant Ruined Man's Life
News Briefs: Reporters Claim Unsafe Washington Treatment Plant Ruined Man's Life
Online Exclusives
November 15, 2017
In this week's water and wastewater news, reporters in Washington say Puget Sound Naval Shipyard ran an unsafe wastewater treatment facility from 2006 to 2013; and an Oregon wastewater plant is accused of falsifying data and leaving untreated discharges unreported
Ordinary Treatment Plant Tank Becomes Focal Point of Community
Ordinary Treatment Plant Tank Becomes Focal Point of Community
Editorial
November 13, 2017
A student-designed mural in Illinois on Decatur’s above-ground water reservoir becomes a point of visual interest along a busy highway.
27-Year Laboratory Veteran Wins William D. Hatfield Award
27-Year Laboratory Veteran Wins William D. Hatfield Award
Editorial
September 14, 2017
William D. Hatfield award winner Sue Baert succeeds with hard work, a winning management style, and extensive service to industry associations.
New Aerobic Granular Sludge Technology Defies Convention
New Aerobic Granular Sludge Technology Defies Convention
Editorial
September 14, 2017
An innovative secondary treatment technology uses aerobic granular biomass for effective nutrient removal in a compact footprint with low energy consumption.
Creating a Culture of Safety at Your Treatment Facility
Creating a Culture of Safety at Your Treatment Facility
Editorial
April 17, 2017
Safe practices are built right into work procedures and team members’ attitudes at the Glenbard Wastewater Authority.
December 2016 Project Roundup: Groundbreaking Ceremonies, Construction and More
December 2016 Project Roundup: Groundbreaking Ceremonies, Construction and More
Online Exclusives
December 27, 2016
See what’s going on around the country in this listing of new water and wastewater projects.
Watershed Protectors: Water Utility Keeps Kankakee River Clean
Watershed Protectors: Water Utility Keeps Kankakee River Clean
Editorial
October 17, 2016
An award-winning Illinois water treatment plant succeeds with source water protection and through public education outreach to the farm community.