Family and community help David Ricker succeed in his role as chief operator at the water treatment plant in Greeneville, Tenn.

A rural Kentucky plant meets weather, staffing and quality challenges on the way to winning its AWWA section’s Award of Excellence for 2012.

Impairment to the watershed that supplies the Bellingham Water Treatment Plant challenges the county, the city and plant operators in delivering high-quality water.

A major upgrade that included a rapid clarification process new to Ohio allowed Steubenville plant operators to prove their mettle.

Two Aurora Water plants earn top-level national recognition as operating teams commit themselves to process excellence

The Willamette River Water Treatment Plant overcomes seasonal source water variation, maintains compliance, and becomes a source of community pride

A unique process and an exceptional staff make sure the Town of Vernon treatment plant sends excellent-quality water into trout habitat downriver