Inside the August 2020 Issue of Treatment Plant Operator
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Injury derailed Lance Phillips’ career as a pitcher and catcher, but he brings athletic-style energy and dedication to his wastewater career.
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In seeking its own drinking water supply, Tarpon Springs chose reverse osmosis treatment. The operations team stepped right up to the challenges.
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Jeremy Carnahan immediately took to the clean-water profession. His enthusiasm has only increased as he worked his way up the ladder.
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A Nebraska city replaces a combined heat and power facility with a gas scrubbing system that yields renewable fuel for vehicles.
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A New York town removes PFAS from its drinking water supply in four months using a granular activated carbon treatment system.
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Upgrades to accommodate a variety of organic wastes and optimize the process can help communities curb greenhouse gases while creating reliable revenue streams.
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A survey finds Americans consider water scarcity a major concern and show strong support for water recycling for irrigation and drinking.
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