The small coastal city of Rockland, Maine solved its pollution problems by building a treatment plant to handle the combined domestic and industrial wastewaters that were being discharged into Rockland Harbor. (BB)

Describes a large-scale bio-conversion facility that will produce methane gas from raw manure. An innovative feature of the plant will be an algae farm/water recycling unit. (Author/MA)

Gives a comparative study of disinfectants used to rid wastewater of pathogens. Concentrates on the effects of chlorine and ozone, with some mention of ultra-violet irradiation, bromine chloride, and chlorine dioxide. (MA)

This is the third, concluding, part of an article on the Greater Chicago Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP). It focuses on the hydrologic and hydraulic studies which controlled the sizing of tunnels, storage reservoirs and pumping stations, and on the resulting pumping station and reservoir. (BB)

Discusses the ways in which aquaculture can be a cost-effective wastewater treatment alternative. Fifteen strategies were selected as being appropriate and technologically feasible wastewater treatment systems to compare for the size of community under consideration. Costs for each stage of each strategy were estimated and compared. (Author/MA)

Responses of two experts to questions concerning wastewater plant operation and maintenance are presented. The responses discuss the scarcity of good personnel, training education available, and examples of existing improvement projects. (MA)

This article profiles sewage treatment plant operators in northern California and common problems such as pay, self-esteem, and lack of public recognition of operators in general. The information gained can be helpful in curriculum and program development, as a rationale for affirmative action, or as a basis for additional studies. (CS)

Listed are available control parameters including basic definitions and concepts and methods of measurement. The application of these parameters to the control of water and wastewater treatment plants is also outlined. (CS)

Describes is an improvement program for the operation and maintenance of municipal wastewater treatment plants in Detroit, Michigan. Improvements included expansion and upgrading of the existing city plant and a training program for plant personnel. (MA)

This is a report on a water treatment conference. Drinking water contaminant removal and dual (potable and nonpotable) water supply are spotlighted. (BB)