It was a happy coincidence. As officials in Pittsfield, Mass., were working on an ambitious energy efficiency plan for the wastewater treatment...
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Big Aspirations
The Town of Lincoln has been described as the “front door to Missouri’s great lakes,” Lake of the Ozarks and Truman Lake. It...
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Pitching Right In
Even though less than half a mile of a 50 mile public hiking/biking trail passes in front of the clean-water plant in...
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Breaking Trail
For 52 years, a cheese factory employed many residents of Cumberland, Wis. In 1953, the state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) required the...
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The Secret To Wastewater Math
In my years as a wastewater operator trainer, I find that math is by far the most anxiety-producing topic for those preparing...
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Paint Me A Picture
Nothing calls attention to clean water like a picture in the paper — or a segment on TV — showing kids holding...
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Garden Ready
Stowe is a small Vermont town with A BIG name: It’s world renowned as a ski resort that has grown to be...
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From The Founder: Changing With The Times
During late winter 1981, the first annual Liquid Waste Hauler’s Equipment & Trade Show was held in Nashville, Tenn. The show was...
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A Great Use Of Land
The operating team at the Algonquin (Ill.) Wastewater Treatment Plant found a great use for part of the plant property: raising food...
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From Inside Out
Clean-water operator associations are generally places for networking, learning and sharing best practices. What if they could have power as focal points...
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Speedrooter 92 Blends Rugged Reliability and Easy Handling
General Pipe Cleaners’ Speedrooter 92 blends rugged reliability with ease of use. The redesigned inner drum is molded to surround and contain...
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Perma-Lateral System Simplifies Lining Jobs
The Perma-Lateral Lining System is the No. 1 selling small-diameter pipe lining system in North America. Projects can be completed in less...
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Manhole Rehabilitation System Solves Toughest Lining Jobs
The Perma-Liner Manhole Rehabilitation System is made to fit all manholes. Relining chimneys or full-depth manholes has never been easier. The unique...
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Dignity of the Septic Guy: Part One
There’s a lot of industry humor in the onsite line of work. The one that I like best is, “The more it...
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Guidance Helps Water Utilities Guard Against Cyber Attacks
With cyber-attacks a growing threat to critical infrastructure systems, the American Water Works Association announced the release of expert guidance on how...
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Exam Study Guide: Activated Sludge Troubleshooting
When operators are faced with licensing exams, they sometimes struggle with test anxiety because they don’t fully understand how to properly study...
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Mini Drain Cleaner Pushed to the Limit
“That machine is my friend. And I go nowhere without my friend,” says drain cleaning veteran Jeff Wall of the Mini-Rooter XP,...
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Hydrogen Sulfide: Jerome J605 Analyzer Streamlines Testing
Having never been to a wastewater treatment facility, I had some prejudices on what I would be exposed to while visiting the...
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Increased Demand Creates Truck Driver Shortage
Recent headlines in leading business magazines Money Magazine, Forbes and Businessweek are sure to catch the eye of those who work in...























