A dozen years ago, the Iowa city of Council Bluffs needed more water treatment capacity to accommodate industrial and commercial growth.Instead of...
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Membranes Replace Conventional Treatment in This Iowa City
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An Accidental Career Proves Rewarding for this New Mexico Operator
Horacio Palacios wasn’t looking to get into the water world right out of high school.
“It kind of fell in my lap,” recalls...
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Sustainable from the Start
When Maine Water Co. replaced its old Biddeford Water Treatment Plant there was no doubt there would be improvements in sustainability.
The old...
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One Word Sums Up This District’s Key Challenge
“There are 55,000 people moving into our service area every year,” says Jenna Covington. “And none of them are bringing water with...
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Tap Water: Try It, You’ll Like It
Eastern Municipal Water District created water bottle fill stations for its schools and community gathering places to promote its tap water.
The staff,...
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Learning at the School of Hard Knocks: Big Success in Milwaukee
Daniel Welk holds two college degrees and a Wisconsin Surface Water Treatment certification.
But a key component of his education in the water...
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Overcoming Natural Disasters, This Florida Authority Delivers Clean Water Year-Round
If you were to describe the Peace River Manasota Regional Water Supply Authority in one word, it would be “resilience.”Whether it’s Florida’s...
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During a Devastating Wildfire, This Water Plant Team Defined Courage and Dedication
The Marshal Fire of December 2021 was the most destructive in the history of Colorado. The calamity might have been worse if...
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Exam Study Guide - June 2023
WASTEWATERBy Rick LallishWhen referring to odors and odor control in wastewater treatment, what is the definition of odor threshold?A. When the odor has...
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Up the Ladder
Robert “Bob” Leible began his path in the drinking water profession right out of college.
After earning his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from...
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Exam Study Guide - May 2023
WASTEWATER
By Rick LallishAeration reactors using buoyant free-floating biofilm carriers in an activated sludge process are known as what sort of treatment?A. Rotating...
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Results-Oriented Leadership Helps Ensure High-Quality Drinking Water for Fort Myers Residents
Passion for the work, respect for team members, and open communication add up to a winning workplace.
Just ask Steven Matuska, lead operator...
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A Switch From Reactive to Predictive Maintenance Makes a Big Difference at Great Lakes Water Authority
Jeffrey Dorsey had the same level of knowledge as most people when he applied for a job in the water industry.
“I knew...
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The Magnet Makes the Difference in These High-Efficiency Pump Motors from Franklin Electric
High-efficiency equipment has become a focal point in the clean-water and drinking water sectors as utility leaders strive to be better stewards...
