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Dedicated to Municipal Wastewater Treatment Professionals - Treatment Plant Operator Magazine

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🔋 A Buffalo-area lift station is testing a lithium-ion battery backup system that replaces traditional diesel generators for emergency power—offering quieter operation, reduced emissions, and improved reliability for critical collections infrastructure. tpomag.com/editorial/2026/07…

Running Quiet. Running Clean. A New Concept in Pump Station Backup…

A lithium-ion battery unit for a lift station in the Buffalo area offers an alternative to diesel for emergency power in a critical component of…

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Replacing climber screens and grinders with 54 mgd multi-rake, flex rake bar screens was essential to protect the THP. Read more 👇 In partnership with @HuberTechUSA #Headworks #ScreeningSystem tpomag.com/whitepapers/detai…

Modernizing Kansas City's Largest Wastewater Facility with Advanced…

A major reconstruction has made Kansas City’s Blue River Wastewater Treatment Plant the first and largest plant in the Midwest to employ a thermal…

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📰 See the newest tools and technologies shaping the future of water and wastewater treatment. @OZLifting, @netzschpumps, @TheBilcoCompany, @Endress_US tpomag.com/editorial/2026/07…

Product News - July 2026

Stainless Davit from OZ Lifting Products Engineered for demanding environments, the Stainless Davit crane delivers dependable lifting performance with…

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💧✅ Integrating pumps into SCADA systems delivers real-time visibility, reduced labor, improved dosing accuracy, and stronger regulatory compliance. In partnership with @BlueWhiteInd tpomag.com/online_exclusives…

Benefits of Integrating Chemical Metering Pumps Into SCADA

Manual monitoring of chemical metering pumps leaves water treatment plants vulnerable to undetected failures and dosing errors. Integrating pumps into…

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📰 Stay informed with this week's water and wastewater news! Get updates on the Haverhill sewage leak, proposed EPA monitoring requirements and other important industry developments. 💧 #TPOMag #WaterTreatment #Wastewater #IndustryNews #EPA #WaterQuality tpomag.com/online_exclusives…

News Briefs: Haverhill Sewage Leak Contaminates Merrimack River

EPA Proposes Monitoring Requirements for 30 Unregulated Contaminants The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing monitoring requirements for 30…

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📖 Missed a story last month? Catch up with the Top 5 most-read Treatment Plant Operator articles from June and stay informed on the latest trends, insights and industry updates! 💧📰 #TPOMag #Wastewater #WaterTreatment #TreatmentPlantOperator tpomag.com/online_exclusives…

Top 5 Treatment Plant Operator Articles: June 2026

How to Diagnose and Control Dispersed Growth in Wastewater Treatment Processes Unwanted dispersed growth in your wastewater treatment process can lead to…

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By combining reliable equipment with automation, plants can improve efficiency, reduce manual intervention, and better position themselves to meet future demands. In partnership with BDP Industries, Inc. #Biosolids #Dewatering #BeltPress tpomag.com/online_exclusives…

Automated Sludge Dewatering Improves Efficiency

This 1.0m 3DP also features Mist and Noise Reduction (MNR) Showers, designed to minimize operating volume and eliminate mist generated by belt press…

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🔬 Public health depends on precise, continuous monitoring of water quality. 👉 See how improved ion chromatography is strengthening compliance and protecting public health. @shimadzussi tpomag.com/editorial/2026/07…

Product Spotlight: Water - Ion chromatography advances environmental…

As regulatory standards tighten and the complexity of water sources increases, products like the Shimadzu Nexera IC have emerged. The Nexera IC breaks…

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Moab selected the AquaSBR Sequencing Batch Reactor due to its many process and mechanical capabilities, including the ability to handle varying flows and loads. Read more 👇🔗 In partnership with @AquaAerobic #WastewaterTreatment #SBR tpomag.com/whitepapers/detai…

AquaSBR Replaces 60-Year-Old Treatment Plant at Moab, Utah

Located in southeastern Utah, Moab is a popular resort community that is experiencing a boom in residents and annual visitors. After evaluating several…

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⚙️ From collection systems to distribution networks, this Product Focus highlights the latest technologies helping utilities improve reliability, efficiency, and system performance across water infrastructure. tpomag.com/editorial/2026/07…

Product Focus: Wastewater Collection, Drinking Water Distribution

610-380-0244; www.aerzen.com Entry 262909 Atlas Copco ZB VSD Atlas Copco ZB VSD high-speed turbo blowers are suitable for tasks like aeration in large…

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📚 Put your wastewater knowledge to the test! Sharpen your skills with questions on filamentous bulking, settling tank problems and more in the latest Exam Study Guide. 💧📝 #TPOMag #Wastewater #OperatorTraining #ExamPrep #ProfessionalDevelopment tpomag.com/online_exclusives…

Exam Study Guide: Filamentous Bulking and Settling Tank Problems

Last time, we covered a set of wastewater and drinking water treatment questions on the topics of Secondary Treatment and Sedimentation Basin Design.…

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🎧 These days there’s a podcast for everything—and the Operations Challenge is no exception. From competition strategy to real-world experience, audio content is becoming part of how teams prepare, learn, and stay sharp. tpomag.com/editorial/2026/07…

Want to Win the Operations Challenge? Give a Listen.

These days there’s a podcast for everything and everyone. And now that includes the annual Operations Challenge.

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🚰 Stay up to date with the latest innovations in water and wastewater treatment! Explore new products designed to improve safety, efficiency and performance from across the industry. 🛠️💧 #TPOMag #WaterTreatment #Wastewater #ProductNews #UtilityManagement tpomag.com/online_exclusives…

Product News: OZ Lifting Products, Denso, Smith & Loveless and More

The Stainless Davit Delivers Dependable Lifting Performance Engineered for demanding environments, the Stainless Davit crane delivers dependable lifting…

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📹🛠 This video presentation outlines the latest advancements in progressing cavity pump technology. Watch the video now! 🔗👇 In partnership with Vogelsang USA #Dewatering #CavityPump #ProgressiveCavityPump tpomag.com/video/product_pro…

The Only Progressive Cavity Pump You Will Ever Need: Extraordinary…

This covers the unique patented design behind the HiCone PC pump adjustment system that is providing three times the life of other pumps in this…

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🏆 In Bayfield, Wisconsin, protecting a pristine lake isn’t optional—it’s the mission. This small-community plant consistently delivers demonstration-quality effluent to safeguard its most vital natural resource. tpomag.com/editorial/2026/07…

A Pristine Lake Demands Pristine Effluent. This Small-Town Plant…

The small Wisconsin community of Bayfield protects its most vital natural resource with a demonstration-quality clean-water plant

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👷‍♂️💧 A career in water gave this operator the opportunity to grow, find inspiration and excel in an industry that makes a difference every day 🚰 #TPOMag #WaterTreatment #Wastewater #CareerGrowth #UtilityManagement #WaterIndustry #ProfessionalDevelopment tpomag.com/editorial/2026/06…

A Water Career Gave This Operator a Source of Inspiration and a Place…

Once adrift professionally, Joe Ciccotelli discovered a career in water treatment and became an award-winning superintendent

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💧📰 This week's water and wastewater news includes updated drinking water quality guidelines from the WHO and a new AI server cooling system designed to help reduce water use. #WaterQuality #Wastewater #DrinkingWater #Infrastructure #EnvironmentalNews tpomag.com/online_exclusives…

News Briefs: WHO Releases Third Addendum to Guidelines for Drinking…

The World Health Organization has released an updated addendum to its global drinking-water quality guidelines, aiming to help countries close a safety…

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♻️🚧 Safer, cleaner wastewater operations start with smarter containment. These innovative solutions help streamline waste handling, improve worker safety and reduce maintenance demands across treatment facilities. tpomag.com/online_exclusives…

4 Modern Containment Solutions for the Wastewater Treatment Industry

By enclosing and streamlining the transfer of processed waste, these innovative containment solutions protect worker safety, reduce maintenance and keep…

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📰 Catch up on the latest acquisitions, promotions, leadership changes, and company milestones shaping the profession and the businesses that support it. 👉 Stay informed on the people, organizations, and developments driving the industry forward. tpomag.com/editorial/2026/07…

Industry News - July 2026

With nearly three decades of experience in the pumping industry, Duffy’s expertise spans a range of industrial markets, including municipal water and…

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🛠💧 When you learn that certain maceration units can remove heavy solids and condition sludge in a way that reduces maintenance requirements and improves the dewatering results, it’s tough not to consider this option. In partnership with Vogelsang USA tpomag.com/online_exclusives…

Boost Dewatering Efficiency: Why Sludge Conditioning Starts Before…

But what about the sludge you are feeding to your mechanical dewatering units? Meaning poorly conditioned sludge, sludge with foreign solids and/or clumps…

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