Photo courtesy of Kieffer Photography.
During WEFTEC 2015, 44 teams — the largest number ever assembled — stepped up to compete in Operations Challenge. The competitors represent the often-unsung heroes of wastewater treatment. They rely on teamwork as their key to success both in the competition’s Process, Laboratory, Collection Systems, Godwin Maintenance, and Safety events and on the job.
This year, teamwork led the TRA CReWSers to place first in Division 1 and Motley Poo to place first in Division 2. In addition, the Water Environment Federation (Alexandria, Va.) recognized second- and third-place overall and first-, second-, and third-place in each event for Division 1 and Division 2. Team members also take away other benefits such as lessons learned from practicing and competing as well as networking with other competitors.
For more information about Operations Challenge 2015, read the December issue of WE&T Operations Challenge 2015 section and the WEF Highlights article “Operations Challenge Goes Global.” Also, print your own Heroes of Wastewater poster.
Operations Challenge 2015 Gallery |
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| Photos courtesy of Kieffer Photography. |
Operations Challenge 2015 Results
Division 1 Overall |
Division 2 Overall |
 First: TRA CReWSers, WEA of Texas |
 First: Motley Poo, Chesapeake WEA |
 Second: LA Wrecking Crew, California WEA |
 Second: Commode Commandos, Rocky Mountain WEA |
 Third: Jersey Devils, New Jersey WEA |
 Third: Re-Wa Blackwater Bruisers, WEA of South Carolina |
Process Control Event
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Laboratory Event
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Division 1 |
Division 2 | Division 1 | Division 2 |
 First: Blue Ridge Brawlers, Virginia WEA |
 First: Volatile Solids, Ohio WEA |
 First: Jersey Devils, New Jersey WEA |
 First: TRA Waste Warriors, WEA of Texas |
 Division 1 Second: TRA CReWSers, WEA of Texas |
 Division 2 Second: Seacoast Sewer Snakes, New England WEA |
 Second: TRA CreWSers, WEA of Texas |
 Second: Sewer Rats, Illinois WEA |
 Division 1 Third: Dumplings, Nevada WEA |
 Division 2 Third: Force Main, New England WEA |
 Third: LA Wrecking Crew, California WEA |
 Third: Bat City Water Works, WEA of Texas |
Godwin Maintenance Event
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Collection Systems Event
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| Division 1 | Division 2 | Division 1 | Division 2 |
 First: OCWA Jets, WEA of Ontario |
 First: Volatile Solids, Ohio WEA |
 First: Blue Ridge Brawlers, Virginia WEA |
 First: Motley Poo, Chesapeake WEA |
 Second: LA Wrecking Crew, California WEA |
 Second: Wasatch All Stars, WEA of Utah |
 Second: LA Wrecking Crew, California WEA |
 Second: Re Wa Blackwater Bruisers, WEA of South Carolina |
 Third: Blue Ridge Brawlers, Virginia WEA |
 Third: Wasted Gas, WEA of Utah |
 Third: OCWA Jets, WEA of Ontario |
 Third: Operational Hazards, North Carolina WEA |
Safety Event
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Spirit Awards |
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| Division 1 | Division 2 | ||
 First: Jersey Devils, New Jersey WEA |
 First: Motley Poo, Chesapeake WEA |
 Best Overall Uniform: Blue Ridge Brawlers, Virginia WEA |
 Best Hard Hat Design: OcWA Jets, WEA of Ontario |
 Second: TRA CreWSers, WEA of Texas |
 Second: Controlled Chaos, WEA of South Carolina |
 Most Creative Team Photo: Motley Poo, Chesapeake WEA |
 Team with Best Effort: DWA/IFAT All Star Team |
 Third: Team HRSD, Virginia WEA |
 Third: Bat City Water Works, WEA of Texas |
 Team Congeniality and Best Fan Support: DWA Team Düsseldorf |
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January 28, 2016
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