Inside the May 2018 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator
![Experience and Cross-Training Make Rocky Mount Team Members Highly Self-Reliant](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Frocky_mount_26.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=0a928664f76d57ac10d3bd969c365426)
Experience and cross-training make Rocky Mount team members highly self-reliant in maintaining and rebuilding their wastewater treatment plant.
![Enhanced Performance Management](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fproduct_spotlight_suez_insight.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=f939de74b2259235e25a4b48837bbecc)
![Inject at high pressure](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fproduct_spotlight_watson-marlow_qdos_20.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=c05695563c636e3f2e6dbd68b5b28f24)
People/Awards; Events
The water professions need qualified new entrants. STEM education is a key starting point. A variety of barriers stand in the way.
![Modular Ozone Systems Give Water Utilities an Affordable Solution to Treatment Challenges](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fpinnacle_open.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=9795c36e4ee57b556d80c323fa8d573e)
A modular ozone generation technology provides affordable ways for water utilities to deal with today’s and tomorrow’s treatment challenges.
![A Wisconsin University Explores the Frontiers of Efficient Anaerobic Digestion](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2FGreg-Kleinheinz.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=9c350110a1261846af425047aa9a51e1)
A research center at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh focuses on ways to maximize digestion efficiency and biogas production.
![Creative Paintings Turn Water Towers Into Landmarks in a Florida Beachfront City](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fdestin_tank_11.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=2a37da1baed595d59019aa60c4478e5b)
Two water towers in the Florida city of Destin become popular landmarks thanks to a beach scene mural and corporate logo design.
![Direct Inline Pumping of Influent Boosts Efficiency and Eliminates a Confined-Space Hazard](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fdip_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=861f93ac5258166577cc4c485faeaaa6)
Direct inline pumping of influent boosts efficiency and eliminates a confined-space hazard for a small clean-water plant in western New York.
![A New York Plant Adopts Reuse and Eliminates the Pumping of 100 Million Gallons of Groundwater Annually](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Friverhead3.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=1532a99b1e9e17dd1278ac55b6531a61)
The first municipal water reuse project in the state of New York provides golf course irrigation and replaces the pumping of 100 million gallons of groundwater per year.
![Prestonsburg Water Plant Team Members Deal With an Expansive Territory and Variable Source Water](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fsdo2540.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=45ee0d4f2ca22172b5c70e36ed639793)
Prestonsburg water plant team members deal with an expansive territory and variable source water to deliver a consistently high-quality product.
![Jim Boyer Brings 30 Years’ Experience in Coaching, Teaching and Mentoring to His Role as Utility Superintendent](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Ftpo_jimboyer_springhillwtp_049.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=d0f3d81a8a36f7f9508f270aaf5043d0)
Jim Boyer brings 30 years’ experience in coaching, teaching and mentoring to his role as utility superintendent in Spring Hill.
![Meticulous Care From an Experienced Operator Family Keeps These Alabama Plants Spotless and Effluent Sparkling](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fsouthwest_water_812857.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=929ff8ca48ad0aef3ee5646c54d19fcc)
Meticulous care from an experienced operator family keeps treatment plants spotless and effluent sparkling clear for SouthWest Water in Alabama.
![Louisville's Annual Water Festival Marks 10 Years of Inspiring Kids](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Flouisville_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=bb23f048191734752974c625a2c80f78)
Louisville Water’s Adventures in Water Festival celebrates 10 years of infusing students with passion for water and its protection.