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It's Not a Chopper. It's Not a Grinder. But It Keeps Rags and Wipes From Clogging Pumps.
It's Not a Chopper. It's Not a Grinder. But It Keeps Rags and Wipes From Clogging Pumps.
Editorial
September 15, 2020

An upgrade to proven self-priming centrifugal pumps helps prevent clogging from the growing infusion of wipes to sewer systems.

Skiing Visitors Bring Peaks and Valleys in Flow for the Clean-Water Plant in the Resort Community of Ludlow
Skiing Visitors Bring Peaks and Valleys in Flow for the Clean-Water Plant in the Resort Community of Ludlow
Editorial
September 15, 2020

A small Vermont clean-water plant earns recognition for efficient nutrient removal and successful handling of seasonal flow spikes.

The Source of Shelbyville's Energy Efficiency? The Energy of Leadership and Staff.
The Source of Shelbyville's Energy Efficiency? The Energy of Leadership and Staff.
Editorial
September 15, 2020

The Shelbyville clean-water plant team rides do-it-yourself efforts to energy savings, high performance and industry recognition.

For Ted Meckes, the Career Was Not About Larger Communities, Bigger Plants or Higher-Powered Jobs
For Ted Meckes, the Career Was Not About Larger Communities, Bigger Plants or Higher-Powered Jobs
Editorial
August 13, 2020

Ted Meckes didn’t have to look far to find his career. He’s right at home as the award-winning water division manager in Springfield, Illinois.

A Florida Water Plant Team Racks Up Awards for Success in Taking on a New Technology
A Florida Water Plant Team Racks Up Awards for Success in Taking on a New Technology
Editorial
July 20, 2020

In seeking its own drinking water supply, Tarpon Springs chose reverse osmosis treatment. The operations team stepped right up to the challenges.

Pumps and Solids Reduction: Installation Cost is Only Part of the Picture
Pumps and Solids Reduction: Installation Cost is Only Part of the Picture
Online Exclusives
April 06, 2020
Leveling Out Demand Was the Key to Putting This Florida Water Plant and Distribution System on Track
Leveling Out Demand Was the Key to Putting This Florida Water Plant and Distribution System on Track
Editorial
March 17, 2020
Welder. Operator. Designer. Consultant. Tim Wilkey Took a Winding Career Path Before Returning Home.
Welder. Operator. Designer. Consultant. Tim Wilkey Took a Winding Career Path Before Returning Home.
Editorial
March 17, 2020

Tim Wilkey’s Hatfield award-winning career took him far and wide, but eventually back to his home state of Iowa.
Dale Clark and His Team Achieved $22,000 in Annual Energy Savings for Only a Tiny Investment
Dale Clark and His Team Achieved $22,000 in Annual Energy Savings for Only a Tiny Investment
Editorial
March 17, 2020

Simple improvements in lagoon aeration are keys to earning a sustainable energy award for small treatment facility in Michigan.
Christen Wood Made a Change — and Discovered the Career of a Lifetime
Christen Wood Made a Change — and Discovered the Career of a Lifetime
Editorial
February 13, 2020

Christen Wood followed her heart from lab work into a successful career in operations (and as a musical performer at WEFTEC).