Seriously. Good job, easy target.

Not so grumpy at the moment

And to state that it’s 5 years without “violating the law” is simplistic at best. Each facility has a permit under which it operates. The permit specifies treatment standards for that particular facility and the body of water into which it discharges. Testing is continual and an occasional miss on a particular requirement is not unusual given varying waste loads and the complexity of the treatment process. The treatment plant does a great job, especially considering the growth in the area. It’s a credit to good operation and good design. (No I don’t work for the City).

EDITOR NOTE–Eric, we indeed inserted “the law” into the explanation for simplicity sake. Otherwise is it a violation of the rules, taste, standards, etc.

From the release:
“For the West Boise Treatment Plant to go five straight years without a violation is phenomenal,” Public Works Director Chuck Mickelson said.

No one, including the GUARDIAN has said a bad word about the ability, dedication, or attitudes of the heroes at the other end of our pipeline.

The whole point of the aliterative exercise is how funny it is to compare wastewater awards to an EMMY. Glad you agree that growth has put a burden on the folks at the sewer plant.

The people at these plants are charged with protecting public health as well as the environment. In many parts of the world, raw sewage threatens lives and ruins waterways. Pardon the pun, but they get a lot of crap and not much appreciation with their job.

I’m happy to see our wastewater treatment workers get this award.

EDITOR NOTE–Yea team! Is the “Emmy” purchased or is it earned based on impartial third party science?

Joking aside, good job.