Emma Bailey-Willis, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron Waste and Water Treatment operator, flips a switch to swap the pumps in the main pump house, August 6, 2009, at RAF Lakenheath, England. The pumps are swapped to prevent one pump from running continuously and burning out. The waste and water plant cleans the water by passing it through several treatment and filtration processes before reintroducing it into the environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Cassie Coleman)
Emma Bailey-Willis, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron Waste and Water Treatment operator, writes down readings from waste pumps, August 6, 2009, at RAF Lakenheath, England. The readings are taken to make sure the pumps are running properly and being changed over on a day-to-day basis. The waste and water plant cleans the water by passing it through several treatment and filtration processes before reintroducing it into the environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Cassie Coleman)
Robert Hodges, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron Waste and Water treatment operator, performs a daily test on the final overflow, August 6, 2009, at RAF Lakenheath, England. The test is done on the filtered water to ensure ammonia levels are safe and the water is in compliance with environmental agency standards. The waste and water plant cleans the water by passing it through several treatment and filtration processes before reintroducing it into the environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Cassie Coleman)
Emma Bailey-Willis, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron Waste and Water Treatment operator, sweeps scum and other debris off a walkway at the water treatment plant August 6, 2009, at RAF Lakenheath, England. Staff members at the water treatment plant are responsible for keeping the plant clean and running smooth, as well as keeping it in compliance with environmental standards. The waste and water plant cleans the water by passing it through several treatment and filtration processes before reintroducing it into the environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Cassie Coleman)
Emma Bailey-Willis, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron Waste and Water Treatment operator, turns a valve to put the humus tanks into recirculation August 6, 2009, at RAF Lakenheath, England. This prevents the scum and debris that is swept up from going out with the water returning to the environment. The waste and water plant cleans the water by passing it through several treatment and filtration processes before reintroducing it into the environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Cassie Coleman)
Patrick Goddard, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron Waste and Water Treatment operator, hoses down a waste tank to avoid septic shock, August 6, 2009, at RAF Lakenheath, England. This prevents scum and other unwanted fluids from being returned to the environment. The waste and water plant cleans the water by passing it through several treatment and filtration processes before reintroducing it into the environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Cassie Coleman)