DiscoverPublic Works PodcastMike Wagar: Operations Supervisor @ Bay Area Water Treatment Plant, Bay City Michigan
Mike Wagar: Operations Supervisor @ Bay Area Water Treatment Plant, Bay City Michigan

Mike Wagar: Operations Supervisor @ Bay Area Water Treatment Plant, Bay City Michigan

Update: 2025-07-22
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Mike Wagar, Operations Supervisor at Bay Area Water Treatment Plant, shared insights into the plant's operations, staff responsibilities, and challenges, including the unique 12-hour shift schedule, difficulties in hiring and training, and handling chemical non-compliance. Mike Wagar also detailed his daily responsibilities as a supervisor, emphasizing the importance of patience and people skills, and discussed the plant's continuous improvement efforts, public transparency, and future concerns about water storage. Give the show a listen and remember to thank your local Public Works Professionals.
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Mike Wagar: Operations Supervisor @ Bay Area Water Treatment Plant, Bay City Michigan

Mike Wagar: Operations Supervisor @ Bay Area Water Treatment Plant, Bay City Michigan

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