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Stories About Water Operator

A Self-Described Private Person Stands Out in the Kansas Water Operator Community
A Self-Described Private Person Stands Out in the Kansas Water Operator Community
Editorial
January 14, 2021

Perry Smith’s varied background made him ideally suited to operating a new reverse osmosis facility in southwest Kansas.

Heroism Is All in a Day's Work for These Wastewater Operators
Editorial
December 14, 2020

Clean-water organizations recognize professionals who went above and beyond to protect communities, facilities and people.

An Operator's Conference Gives Participants a Test in a Highly Unconventional Skill
An Operator's Conference Gives Participants a Test in a Highly Unconventional Skill
Editorial
December 14, 2020

A contest for water reuse operators in the Pacific Northwest puts a new spin on friendly competition at an annual conference.

An Award-Winning Young Professional Has Advice for Advancing in Water Careers
An Award-Winning Young Professional Has Advice for Advancing in Water Careers
Editorial
December 14, 2020

Kristi Steiner, WEF’s 2020 Outstanding Young Water Environment Professional, has prospered from industry involvement and encourages others to do likewise.

Team Members in Butte-Silver Bow Were Active in Plant Design and Startup and Now Spearhead Quality Operations
Team Members in Butte-Silver Bow Were Active in Plant Design and Startup and Now Spearhead Quality Operations
Editorial
July 19, 2018

The team in Butte-Silver Bow took an active role in plant design, testing and startup. It has paid off in efficient performance and excellent water quality.
A Soldier's Story: Delivering Water in War and Peace
A Soldier's Story: Delivering Water in War and Peace
Online Exclusives
April 10, 2017
Army veteran John Dorris once protected water convoys in Iraq — now he's a treatment plant operator near Denver
Q&A With the Dual Operator: Masters of Water and Wastewater Treatment
Q&A With the Dual Operator: Masters of Water and Wastewater Treatment
Online Exclusives
May 23, 2016
In some rural areas or small systems, operators take on both sides of the water system. In this Q&A, a couple of dual operators, who are certified in water and wastewater treatment, talk about the challenges.
Operator Training Program Loses Federal Financial Aid
Operator Training Program Loses Federal Financial Aid
Online Exclusives
May 09, 2016
Here's how reduced funding might affect an important wastewater training program at the Environmental Resources Training Center at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.
Video: Operator Helps Rescue Woman in Icy Reservoir
Video: Operator Helps Rescue Woman in Icy Reservoir
Online Exclusives
December 01, 2015
In this week's news, a Utah water operator assists in a holiday miracle. Watch the dramatic rescue caught on a body camera.
Tap On: Operator Creates Great Lakes Competition
Tap On: Operator Creates Great Lakes Competition
Online Exclusives
July 20, 2015
Water department teams love testing themselves during state or national conventions. Here's how one operator embraced that competitive spirit and started a new competition.