Inside the February 2018 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator
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![A Love of Science Led to a Rewarding Career for Laboratory Specialist Suzanne Potts](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fpotts_27.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=ab90c26f7dd0e910fd64811ae657f48f)
Cover Story
Suzanne Potts brought a love for science to the task of modernizing laboratory operation for Washington’s King County Wastewater Treatment Division.
![Anaheim, California, Develops a Unique Way to Showcase Water Treatment and Its Importance](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fimg_2729.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=a8fe41e4b69b340e33efd41968b57b5d)
Hearts and Minds
A demonstration facility in Anaheim, California, gives visitors a clear view of processes and delivers reclaimed water for use on city properties.
![Here's How a Florida Treatment Plant Team Deals With Hurricanes and Other Storm Events](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fherrera_tpo_palmcoast-9.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=14188dd41c177c720158ba67b99bd215)
Top Performer - Plant
Hurricane Irma was just the latest weather challenge fought off by the diverse and experienced operations team in Palm Coast, Florida.
![Life Is Full of Second Chances. Cliff Church Provides a Sterling Example](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fcliff_church-0043.jpg?crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.565&fp-y=0.2&h=75&ixlib=php-1.1.0&q=75&w=75&s=39739f00f1da08fd50a01814ba842a4d)
Top Performer - Operator
Cliff Church rebuilt his career from factory work to an award-winning job as reclaim water technician at the clean-water plant in Myrtle Creek, Oregon.
![Constantly Changing Source Water Is No Problem for This Award-Winning Water Treatment Plant](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fsuperstitionareawaterplant021.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=3490e68efd9aa9bf396d472053855427)
Top Performer - Plant
An Arizona plant succeeds with operational excellence and dedication, despite rapid raw water quality fluctuations and seasonal algae.
![A Small Utility Lives up to the 'Green' Reputation of Its Scenic Lake Superior Community](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fbayfieldteam3.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=b7a6c5e05bc43af8472200ef206a3dc0)
Sustainable Operations
The scenic Lake Superior community of Bayfield, Wisconsin, is making waves in driving down energy usage and promoting sustainable utility operations.
![A Pennsylvania Clean-Water Plant Masquerades as a Red Barn to Blend in With Its Scenic Surroundings](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fimg_3869.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=99182b4bc010a69a0e98d7c304d2f6eb)
Plantscapes
A Pennsylvania clean-water plant masquerades as a red barn to blend in with its scenic, rolling-hill surroundings.
![A Couple of Paddlers Traverse Big Rivers to Help Provide Water for Those in Need](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fdekock1.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=8a1f2b6c9c8303438a86a6a48dcfbbf6)
In My Words
Gary and Linda De Kock plan a fourth self-propelled voyage, this time down the Missouri River, to raise funds for Water for People.
![New Technology Helps Treatment Plants Deal Efficiently With Wipes and Other Tough Solids](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fjwc3-cuttings_cutters.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=b767c61635d513a3f0049cc73c6dd27d)
Product Spotlight
Wipes Ready technology brings a new approach to wastewater grinders and helps treatment plants deal with a persistent and growing problem.
![An Ohio City Uses the Sun to Revive a Brownfield and Power Its Treatment Plant](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fnewark_racking-ballast_tub.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=b4bb765e25b7594012fb95753da3fb8f)
How We Do It - Wastewater
A solar array helps an Ohio city power its wastewater treatment plant, lock in electricity savings, and restore a brownfield site to productive use.
Here's How You and Your Agency Can Have an Impact in the Public Policy Arena
Let's Be Clear
Never think a group of committed people can’t have impacts on government policy. It just takes diligent effort and a sound strategy.
Exam Study Guide
Exam Study Guide
![Biosolids Management and Headworks](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fthioguard_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=e42a51403e4ca4b31f1b5d4d58b23309)
Case Studies
Worth Noting - February 2018
Worth Noting
People/Awards; Calendar
Industry News
![Providing simplified facility management](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fproduct_spotlight_veolia_aquavista.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=5fecb0ab58d7dd094d663580aab06b99)
Product Spotlight
![Biological filtration for groundwater treatment](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fproduct_spotlight_adedge_biottta.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=0acbf7edd51c513f010aaa2933fc930e)
Product Spotlight
Product News - February 2018
Product News
Product Focus - February 2018
Product Focus