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Entries Tagged Laboratory Services/Testing

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Advanced Instruments. An Expert Staff. It's an Unbreakable Combination for This Water Plant.

High-quality source water, a cross-trained team and sophisticated automation spell success for the water team in Falmouth, Massachusetts.
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This Lab Supervisor Creates Great Chemistry With Effective Leadership and Belief in Mentoring

Chicago Metro’s Tiffany Poole sets an example of work-life balance for her staff while establishing award-winning standards of excellence in lab analytics.
Graphene Sensor Rapidly Detects Opioid Metabolites in Wastewater

Graphene Sensor Rapidly Detects Opioid Metabolites in Wastewater

A new penny-sized sensor developed by researchers from Boston College, Boston University and Giner Labs uses wastewater to measure opioid use at the local level
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This Lab Supervisor Oversaw a Tenfold Workload Increase and Became an Unofficial Consulting Chemist for Her Utility

Anna leRoux’s role with Brunswick County Public Utilities fulfilled a childhood ambition and gave her a rewarding career.
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Bug of the Month: What Spirochaetes Indicate About Your Treatment Facility

In this wastewater microbiology spotlight, learn about Spirochaetes and how they function within wastewater treatment plant processes
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Bug of the Month: Thiothrix Is Commonly Responsible for Bulking Episodes

In this wastewater microbiology spotlight, learn about Thiothrix bacteria and how it functions within wastewater treatment plant processes
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Hillsborough County's Lab Renewal Project Puts a Premium on Durability

A Florida testing laboratory uses polypropylene fume hoods and casework to deliver long life against test protocols that use corrosive chemicals.
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Many people helped Shelly Higdon advance in her career. Now she takes time to pay it forward.

Michele Higdon credits much of her success to the Southern Indiana Operators Association. She says thanks by giving back as a volunteer.
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Bug of the Month: Tardigrades, Smaller Than the Average Bear

In this wastewater microbiology spotlight, learn about tardigrades and how they interact with wastewater treatment plant processes
Federal Agencies Announce National Wastewater Surveillance System for COVID-19

Federal Agencies Announce National Wastewater Surveillance System for COVID-19

The new public health tool aims to help leadership understand COVID-19 spread in a community
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Why Wastewater Testing Is Critical in the Fight Against COVID-19

Wastewater from at least 30 states is being tested by a company called Biobot for the presence of COVID-19, and the findings will be instrumental in leadership decisions going forward
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Award-Winning Lab Tech Explains Oil and Grease Machine Process

Rodney Spires of the Hannibal (Missouri) Wastewater Treatment Plant gives viewers a tour of the facility's laboratory and oxygen building
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Leading Laboratories Use Advanced Testing Methods to Stay Ahead of Industry Challenges

Get a first-hand look at the lab equipment used by Ann Arbor (Michigan) Water Treatment Services
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Award-Winning Lab Supervisor Wendy Schultz Takes Performance to New Heights in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Environmental lab supervisor Wendy Schultz succeeds with people skills, a love of learning and a forward-thinking attitude.