Madison Talmage is an Environmental Technician II with the City of Garland’s Industrial Pretreatment Program. She monitors industries in Garland to ensure they do not discharge polluted wastewater into the sanitary sewer in effort to protect the collection system and wastewater treatment plant. She conducts inspections throughout the city as well as organizes investigations if a sanitary sewer blockage occurs or if there is an upset at the treatment plant.