Trotter Interns Have Their Boots on the Ground

June 30, 2025

As part of TAI’s Boots on the Ground internship program, Patrick Connolly (Iowa State) and Payten Whitfield (Purdue) joined President Scott Trotter on-site at the City of Batavia Wastewater Treatment Facility. From observing major utility upgrades to inspecting 68-foot diameter clarifiers, the visit provided a firsthand look at how engineering plans come to life on a project.