Improving Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Efficiency and Effectiveness

Abstract

A practical "how-to" guide that includes over 40 case studies of approaches and methods for improving plant performance and productivity, and reducing service costs. Focus areas addressed are: organizational development and change management; operations and maintenance; energy management; and processes and technologies. Published by WERF. 164 pages.

Originally funded as WERF project 97-CTS-1.

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Improving Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Efficiency and Effectiveness

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10/02/1998

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