Inside the September 2017 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator
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![Automation Isn't the Sole Solution to Drive Down Turbidity](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fcraft_tpo_wrwisewatertp_38.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=85d70b1f20d208d41dd84c91717282ee)
Cover Story
The team at the W.R. Wise Water Treatment Plant combines manual and automated processes to maintain high water clarity at Partnership Phase IV Excellence levels.
WEFTEC Product Preview - September 2017
WEFTEC Product Preview
2017 Instrumentation Directory
![Washington Youths Learn the Concept of One Water Firsthand](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fone_water_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=ba125231fa5fd6c759397c50f6190935)
Hearts and Minds
A project in Washington brings together some 1,200 students to create an artwork that depicts the water cycle and the importance of water resources.
![Operators Discover a 'Toy Store' of Technology at Virginia Plant](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Foccoquan60397.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=03648d3ca51e5fafd70a08723902205b)
Top Performer - Plant
Complex processes hold abundant challenges and satisfaction for staff members at the Millard H. Robbins Jr. Water Reclamation Plant.
![Change Is Good for an Operator Who Thrives on Challenges](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fscottthompson15.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=0e16d3f3954fa1473af37c1b0879c424)
Top Performer - Operator
Hatfield Award winner Scott Thompson thrives on the challenges that go with plant upgrades, new processes and advancing technology.
![A Slow-Paced Job at the EPA Wasn't Good Enough for This Water Operator](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fannarbor_19.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=2c56198a35103a13b00ecbeb75ab14ce)
Top Performer - Operator
Brian Steglitz has prospered in his career through advanced education, industry contributions and dedication to quality service at affordable rates.
![Entire Clean-Water Plant Earns LEED Recognition](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2F8244.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=ed210ccc37d1dad73c359d8dbc6bb0f4)
Sustainable Operations
The Dryden Wastewater Treatment Plant may be the first in North America to achieve LEED certification for the entire facility and processes.
![Air on Autopilot: How a Major California Plant Fixed Inefficient Aeration](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fan_aeration_tank_with_new_diffusers_see_nice_mixing_pattern.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=92333c0406dd0fb81b70b5fdd4d63d4f)
How We Do It - Water
High-efficiency aeration and automated DO control bring significant energy savings and reduce operators’ labor at a California reclamation plant.
![Anue Water Technologies Helps Tennessee Utility Conquer Hydrogen Sulfide Odors](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Ffullsizerender.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=ff6770a7dc76ea694e0e825c16e3f0be)
How We Do It - Wastewater
Technology that feeds oxygen and ozone into force mains and lift stations provides a fast-payback antidote to odor and corrosion for a collections system team in Tennessee.
![How a Florida Utility Combines Wastewater Treatment With Raptor Rehabilitation](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fkite_banding_sept05001_3.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=b154e57fa81acd6ab9b812c859843198)
Plantscapes
Tallahassee’s spray irrigation field for water reuse provides an ideal site for releasing raptors rescued by a wildlife hospital.
![WEF's New Manager Can Help You Get Your Message to the Public](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Ftravis.loop.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=23ddefa43b92a0f2d60944b0fe1be8ad)
In My Words
WEF’s new communications and outreach director says water professionals need to make the case for the value of the resource and highlight the excellent work they do.
![Greener Planet Systems Offers New Aeration Solution for Wastewater Basins and Aerobic Digesters](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2F15_gpm.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=d0a14ccec7895b316867a3cbf6da07b6)
Technology Deep Dive
What We Leave Behind, What We Take Along
Let's Be Clear
When you look toward retirement, what do you see? Here’s hoping it’s many years of rewarding work done, and many more productive years ahead.
Tune Up for Your Next Water or Wastewater Licensing Exam With These Sample Test Questions
Exam Study Guide
![Digital Technology](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fabb_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=5db4086c2b915fb2009984685c621711)
Case Study
Worth Noting - September 2017
Worth Noting
People/Awards; Calendar
![Alerts in an instant](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fproduct_spotlight_ww_-_sensaphone_express_ii.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=eaf657ac05ada29389e10ff8bb543a7c)
Product Spotlight
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Product Spotlight
Product News - September 2017
Product News
Product Focus - September 2017
Product Focus