Inside the November 2015 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator
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Cover Story
Accomplishments for the team in Brownsburg, Indiana, include consistent permit compliance, an award-winning safety program and CSO reduction.
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WWETT Spotlight
Versatile, submerged fixed film treatment system suits a wide range of flows.
What To Do When a Colleague Cuts a Corner
Let's Be Clear
He’s a personal friend. She’s a longtime co-worker. You’ve seen them playing fast and loose with work rules or government regulations. What do you do now?
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Technology Deep Dive
A hand-held analyzer from Hach Company lets users measure multiple water parameters at once, save time and get accurate results.
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In My Words
The president of the nonwoven fabrics industry group sees substantial progress in addressing issues caused by wipes products in wastewater systems.
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Building The Team
Lean Six Sigma methods help empower Pierce County sewer division team members to evaluate processes and devise improvements.
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Plantscapes
A constructed wetland in Georgia is valuable enough to keep healthy even after its wastewater treatment function is discontinued.
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How We Do It - Wastewater
Screening equipment designed for narrow, deep vaults increases efficiency at an Arizona lift station and treatment plant.
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Sustainable Operations
A system of four hydroturbines inside a large source water pipe generates substantial electricity and fills the function of a pressure-reducing valve.
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Top Performer - Operator
John Pottenger and Ross Campbell entered the water business later in life. They embraced their careers with a youthful brand of enthusiasm.
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Top Performer - Plant
A drinking water system on Hawaii’s ‘Big Island’ draws mostly from rainwater. It will soon add membrane filtration to expand capacity and block out pathogens.
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Top Performer - Operator
Leslie Carreiro’s duties span three water plants and a 1,671-mile distribution system. She handles it all with commitment and energy.
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Hearts and Minds
A Maine sewer district leverages smart and interactive technology to educate residents about treatment and build understanding for rate increases.
Contracts & Awards - November 2015
Contracts & Awards
Worth Noting - November 2015
Worth Noting
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Case Study
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Product Spotlight
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Product Spotlight
Product News - November 2015
Product News
Industry News - November 2015
Industry News
Product Focus - November 2015
Product Focus