Inside the April 2013 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator
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Issue Archive
![No Less Than the Best](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Ftpo_exeter_5_patrick_gensel.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=3445cb2d2fe98ba5cb8cbb0942033bef)
Cover Story
A search for the optimum biosolids solution leads Exeter Township to an indirect thermal drying process that yields a Class A EQ product.
Worth Noting - April 2013
Worth Noting
![Teaming With Technology](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fwrc-5.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=92e87af350a18d862df8280403f9076c)
Top Performer - Plant
The staff in Commerce Township, Mich., uses old-fashioned persistence and ingenuity to make the most of a new BNR process with SCADA control.
![Quiet Competence](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fmcclure10.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=d159f907e9bf8f0a67e936d431944735)
Top Performer - Operator
Loxahatchee district’s chief operator Gary McClure gets the job done consistently while spreading the credit to his managers and his team.
![Microfiber Pile Cloth Media Removes Solids, Turbidity and Phosphorus](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fproduct_spotlight_-_aqua-aerobic_pes-14_microfiber_media_in_aquadisk.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=0919b483d53b1b8bb472088623636e6e)
Product Spotlight
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Product News
![Monitoring and Instrumentation](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fapg522_pt-400_180122_120844.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=a758bc99487762b6764a25d8f0ee2366)
Product Focus
![Underground Success](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Faerial_of_lift_station__juan_solomon_parkproject.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=78a46cc22d54e1d81ae2c86a5307b587)
Plantscapes
An award-winning wastewater lift station project combines community appeal with a low-cost solution that benefits ratepayers.
![On His Way](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fbrandon2.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=7b88fc886db15df73ec35e265bc84c75)
Special Feature
A youth apprenticeship with NEW Water in Green Bay gives Brandon Burton an excellent start toward a career in clean water.
The Fire Chief Project
Let's Be Clear
You’re invited to join a long-term endeavor — one that aims to change the status of clean-water operators radically, permanently and for the better
![Industry News - April 2013](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fdried_acrid_mine_drainage_sampling_amd_elk_county_pa_180122_120841.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=9dccabe6c6d15f06019574f4d220d4d3)
Industry News
![The Book on Biogas](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fbiogas_database_screenshot.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=01f3f4d046ff83cb4088e5b9b291b64d)
In My Words
A national database sheds light on treatment plant digester methane and the role it plays in the nation’s renewable energy initiatives.
![Productive Fix](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fanalog_controller.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=fab5b5cd577fae3f5f3dcb8344b862bf)
How We Do It
A St. Louis treatment plant resolves pump station reliability issues with an eddy current high-power digital clutch controller.
![My Water Goes Where?](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fdsc03713.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=13f688a8051d104fc1898952a412e0db)
Hearts and Minds
The treatment plant in LaSalle, Ill., brings environmental awareness to the public in conjunction with Earth Day.
![Prime Attraction](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fp1220004.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=c6efcd5abee87f81acf10de448d9492b)
Greening the Plant
A solar array in Weslaco, Texas, helps the treatment plant run off the grid during the day and draws interest from academics and other municipalities.
![Monitoring and Instrumentation](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fmission_case_study.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=a031b17750a66cc7f8f1417eb986cb40)
Case Study
Originally in Water System Operator
![Nothing Less Than Excellence](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fwso_121812_04.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=7757937ccb0afce631973fe038caee79)
Cover Story
Already meeting regulations but wanting to do even better, operators at a Pennsylvania facility win the state’s first Excellence in Water Treatment Award.
![New Water Tools Flow In](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Faa_thread_joint_wrap_180122_125637.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=e8b9d28f842de54639aa4090d47c4cd9)
Product Focus
The American Water Works Association’s ACE13 will showcase the most innovative products and services from all aspects of the water industry.
![Control Platform for Water Treatment Enhances Efficiency](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fproduct_spotlight_-_festo_cecc_16191u_1_1000px.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=18da28b1f501c0a79a294cfc2cbaad6d)
Product Spotlight
Worth Noting - April 2013
Worth Noting
![Ear to the Ground](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Flawn_whisperer_festival3.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=df065795dec9d02423001f9bf7360e48)
Winning Them Over
The Lawn Whisperer helps residents and businesses in and around Dallas-Fort Worth learn and adopt water-conserving behaviors.
Forward Looking
Technology Deep Dive
Hydraulic modeling made possible by the Schneider Electric EcoStruxure concept helps water system operators improve decision-making and performance.
![Not to be Neglected](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fwtp_filters_002.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=df6985fe16fb18327c12b270ea822149)
Tech Talk
Filters are the heart of any water treatment plant. Periodic inspection can verify that they remain in good condition — or tell you when they need special attention.
Fine-Tuning the System
Sustainable Practice
Use of off-peak electricity and gravity-powered water delivery gives Truckee Meadows Water Authority a better way to manage energy and control costs.
![Always Prepared](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fbenbrook_1.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=4b564f351ff9e0e35bbc552d48349f89)
Quality Leaders - Plant
A proactive approach keeps Benbrook Water Authority consistently ahead of the curve and wins recognition in the Texas drinking water community.
![Can-Do Spirit](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fdsc3549.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=0242056e48d1085f1b6a49521252a491)
Quality Leaders - Operator
Versatile Dale Stanley does double duty as ‘top operator’ at two of Dalton Utilities’ Georgia water treatment plants.
Projects and Awards - April 2013
Projects & Awards
![Product News - April 2013](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fbingham_no_vac_box_sealed_system_180122_125619.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=0f40e6443213f6cfa6a0c4849409ef98)
Product News
Unsung Heroes
On Tap
Water system operation and maintenance people are some of the nation’s most important and most undervalued professionals. Here’s a chance to recognize them.
![Industry News - April 2013](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Famerican_water_ewolf_d_180122_125633.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=13c490d531442cf6d78af97bb5f24fda)
Industry News
![All Tied Together](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fafter.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=87b97457ddf5986611a2047ec6f91544)
Bright Ideas
A Colorado water district streamlines system monitoring and control with a SCADA-integrated network of wireless data radios.