Water treatment operators are the unsung heroes of public health, working around the clock to ensure safe drinking water for millions of people. Yet every water treatment operator has certain “moments.” You know the ones. When everything that can go wrong does go wrong, usually at 2 AM on a Friday night. These are the stories that make you laugh (eventually) and teach you lessons you'll never forget. We've collected real-world "car-crash" moments that every operator should know how to handle. Think of these as your survival guide for when Murphy's Law decides to visit your plant.