Does the public value its waste and ultimately wastewater? Most people would probably answer that question with a resounding, “no.” But public...
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Rural Alaska Homes Need Your Help
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is stepping up its water and sewer game — literally. The DEC wants to improve the...
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The Little Pig That Could
After posting the “What the Heck is Pipe Pigging?” article by Matt Timberlake on TPOmag.com, we received this cool video from NEW...
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Discovery at Texas Clean-Water Facility Rings in New Year
If you follow college football at all — or own a TV, computer or a smartphone — you probably didn’t miss that...
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Wally Creates a Lego Wastewater Wonderland
Legos are awesome toys. Amazing toys. Toys that spur creativity and perhaps the occasional parental nightmare: a living room floor covered in...
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Cold-Weather Operations Require Foresight and Special Precautions
Maybe it’s because so many water and wastewater treatment plants are located in sunny climes, but cold-weather operation doesn’t seem to get...
Editorial
What’s in a Name? Or a Title?
In the same week recently I heard from two professionals — one each from the wastewater and drinking water sides — about...
Editorial
Operator? Technician? Specialist?
Clean-water plant workers attach a lot of pride to the job title “operator.” There are state and regional operator associations, and they...
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Top 10 Most Popular Articles of 2013
In the past year, we’ve posted hundreds of stories to TPOmag.com. They include everything we know you love — plant and operator...
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Innovative Nano Technology System Seeks to Spur Phosphorus Removal
A Michigan State University (MSU) researcher is working with a Columbus, Ohio, company to develop a process that harnesses nano-technology to capture...
Editorial
To Work by Watercraft
Taking a boat to work may sound like fun. Mark Mundt will tell you it was — the first time. During four...
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Cost Analysis of Anticipated Perchlorate Regulation Released
The American Water Works Association released a new cost-impact assessment for an anticipated perchlorate regulation that is currently pending at the U.S....
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Turning Brown Grease Into Biofuel
In the movement to turn wastewater treatment plants from cost centers to profit centers, grease could play a significant role.RPM Sustainable Technologies...
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How To Take Advantage of Infographics
Are you looking for a way to get a message to the public about your utility? Or about the services you provide?Don’t...











