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January 17, 2017

Beyond the Call of Duty

Taken in the 1970s, Caroline Brumbaugh stands in one of the digesters at the West Point Treatment Plant. While “I work with wastewater” isn’t exactly a picturesque high school reunion conversation starter, you’ll be hard pressed to find a King…
Monica Van der Vieren
People
September 28, 2016

Who are the ‘Poofighters’?

If you’ve been following along on our Instagram and Twitter, you’ll notice we’ve been talking a lot about the “Poofighters.” But who is this mysterious group? Despite what the name might suggest, the Poofighters are not a group of volunteers…
People
September 19, 2016

Following the Line to Inspiration

Senior Gardener Jim Davis can be considered the artist-in-residence at South Plant. If you stop into the lunchroom in the Annex Building you’ll see his unique and interesting contour drawings hanging on the wall. While Jim finds inspiration in dramatic…
Monica Van der Vieren
People
September 19, 2016

Sharing Our Know-How Across the Globe

Many developing Asian countries face unique challenges delivering quality wastewater services. In an effort to mentor these communities, a team of WTD employees participated in information sharing with a growing utility called URENCO in Dong Hoi, Vietnam. The collaboration was…
Monica Van der Vieren
People
August 31, 2016

A Special Summer for Ten Students

    Interns learning about wastewater operations from a crew member at Alki.   Summer’s over and school supplies are flying off store shelves. For ten students, it’s time to return from a special experience. At the end of August,…
Monica Van der Vieren
People
September 28, 2015

Students complete summer internships

As the school year begins, seventeen college and university students will go back to class with valuable professional experience gained through WTD’s summer internship program. From engineering to communications and everything in-between, WTD’s paying internships help students make money while…