Inside the March 2019 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator
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‘Calm and collected’ Andrew Hickman helps a rural Nevada water treatment plant produce a decade of violation-free operation while building an award-winning career.
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People/Awards; Calendar
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They’re all connected. The concept of an expanding water nexus elevates the importance of water and the work of water professionals.
![Operators Collaborate With a Professional Designer on a Treatment Plant Welcome Sign](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2FTPO0319-Signs.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=9cbb8c4560a257694c3ba5d5d21797be)
Weirton plant team helps make a positive statement
![A Grit Removal System From HUBER Technology Does Double Duty](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fhuber_grit_190214_100049.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=b6bff4a316178d45fdfb84811b0dc88e)
GritWolf technology is designed to enable efficient capture of small grit particles while also removing FOG from the wastewater stream.
![Wind, Rain, Storm Surge but No Service Interruption for This North Carolina Water Plant in Hurricane Florence](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2FDSC_0048.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=de78b74df4510a517069391da3c0f4d6)
The team at a county water system in North Carolina kept the treatment plant running and customers supplied during and after Hurricane Florence.
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A decorative fence at the water treatment plant in Bellingham successfully marries water source protection with artistic beauty
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An Ontario treatment plant finds a cost-effective dewatering solution that reduces its natural gas bill substantially.
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Extensive water recycling, a diverse energy supply with renewables and clear communication of a sustainability vision set Scottsdale Water apart.
![In-House Training and Incentive Programs Help Drive Performance for a Florida Water Plant Team](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fpanama_city_977672.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=ad3c1b9c08df84e8979d0fcfd0b018dd)
Operators at the Bay County Water Treatment Plant are trained to expect more from themselves. The performance results are evident.
![It's About Improving Infrastructure, Encouraging Employees and Communicating With Customers for This Ohio Operator](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fcuyahogaheights_34.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=6099e3ac3a11720c06db11da9a89d4d2)
Kevin Zebrowski pushes himself and encourages his team to excel in every area of maintenance in his Northeast Ohio district.
![For This Utah Wastewater Operations Manager, Water Isn't Just a Job](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fshatz_stevewilliams-1034.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=19adf922b97ed039a8b4f6f2b03a3d39)
Hatfield Award winner Steve Williams oversees a major treatment plant upgrade while looking to a future of water reuse for his Utah utility district.
![Pinellas County Students Learn About Wastewater on Site and in Class](https://cole-tpomag.imgix.net/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tpomag.com%2Fuploads%2Fimages%2Fpinellas8.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=5ef84243e9d3f11e7461ec5f20f39f61)
An award-winning outreach program in Florida’s Pinellas County teaches students about wastewater treatment, STEM, careers and more.