Inside the September 2012 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator
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Cover Story
The team in Norman, Okla., thrives on communicatIon, shared responsibilIty, and a clear, simple goal to deliver safe water at low cost to the community.
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Top Performer - Plant
New Brightwater plant in King County, Wash., combines efficient treatment with odor control technologies that make the plant a good neighbor.
![Private Perspective for Public Good](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fimg_0705.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=45711eb3f50d2b7637b6d128dd44a60d)
Top Performer - Operator
Raymond Vermette Jr. continues to streamline his facility, relying on the latest technologies, a knowledgeable team, and support from his city officials.
![Mixing Things Up](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Ffigure2.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=a995696facd0568892c5c66728bcb4fc)
Tech Topics
Large-blade, slow-speed wastewater mixing technologies gain recognition for providing solid performance with low-energy usage.
Wastewater Disinfectant Offers Alternative to Bleach
Product Spotlight
Proxitane WW-12 disinfectant from Solvay Chemicals
![Product News - September 2012](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fdanfoss_ev245b_g3-4_bqcoil.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=080b94ecb1c48d3f751a5e06695f6ceb)
Product News
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Product Focus
Worth Noting - September 2012
Worth Noting
![Giant Microbes](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Ffree-swimming_ciliate__stalked_ciliate.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=e1d5c9e7f2779ac9dd4b9f66e42ac690)
Plantscapes
Sculptures at the Coeur d’Alene Wastewater Treatment Plant pay proper tribute to the tiny heroes of the activated sludge process.
Credit Where it’s Due
Let's Be Clear
The clean-water profession is filled with facility leaders who never forget they are only as good as the members of the teams they lead.
Industry News - September 2012
Industry News
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In My Words
A pilot treatment plant at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville gives operator candidates the ultimate in hands-on instruction.
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How We Do It
A pulsed hydraulic mixing system helps an Ohio treatment plant resolve operating issues and homogenize grease for incineration.
![Plant Pride](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2F4_180122_114052.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=05c85f86cc0973911792207238f370e1)
Hearts and Minds
Treatment plant staff members in Greeley, Colo., are proud of the impression they make on young environmentalists.
![Sized Just Right](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fneely_solar_aerial_-_2.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=59ab2d347e8db0d1a975eb44278774b3)
Greening the Plant
A 2.3 MW single-axis tracking solar system helps an Arizona town cut electricity costs and enables process changes that will save even more
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Case Study