Should treatment plants be tucked away in corners in muted colors? Or put on display, decorated, celebrated? Here’s an argument for bright and bold.

The more you look around, the more you see clean-water plants looking to fulfill their whole potential as centers for water reclamation and resource recovery.

A long-time operator argues that the secret to success in exams for water and wastewater licensing boils down to a single word. It starts with P.

The “once through” approach to using natural resources fell out of favor long ago. Is it time to rethink that approach as it applies to wastewater treatment?

Starting with this issue, TPO magazine expands its mission to include the industrial wastewater and drinking water sides of the treatment profession.

It’s time to embrace the fact that point sources are no longer the biggest contributors to nutrients in our waterways – and to start acting accordingly.

From removing tedious, unpleasant chores to helping deliver higher-quality end product, automation elevates people and advances the clean-water profession.

What’s the best way to brand the facilities that handle our communities’ wastewater and keep our lakes and rivers safe, clean and healthy?

Maybe operator associations have value beyond networking and professional advancement. Maybe public outreach from that level can multiply impact.