Sludge & Biosolids Processing Resources
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Cloth Media Offers Chemical-Free Alternative For Advanced Primary Treatment
9/8/2020
Pile cloth media filtration technology has been around for decades, used mainly for tertiary wastewater treatment — a final stage of the treatment process — to filter effluent before it leaves the plant. However, the technology is now poised to provide extensive benefits as an advanced primary treatment technology. It stacks up well against other methods, which include chemically enhanced solutions that present additional operating costs and ultrafine screens that remove fewer solids.
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AquaSBR® Replaces 60-Year-Old Treatment Plant
9/1/2020
The Moab Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) was initially constructed in the late 1950’s to provide primary treatment of domestic wastewater for the Moab area. However, the plant could no longer keep up with the higher flows and loading due to population growth and rising tourism. In addition, with aging infrastructure and the new permit cycle in sight, upgrades to the biological treatment were necessary to ensure full compliance. Read the full case study to learn more.
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CASPERON Solution Brings Process, Operation And Cost Benefits To Michigan Facility
7/9/2020
Explore how Michigan's Zeeland Clean Water Plant maintained efficient aeration control with the Xylem Sanitaire CASPERON activated sludge solution process.
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Distillery Wastewater Byproducts Fuel Sustainability
5/29/2020
For distilleries, high levels of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), nitrogen, total dissolved solids (TDS), and total suspended solids (TSS) put extra pressure on optimal biological treatment requirements. Here are some techniques that can help distillers put a little extra money in the bank while meeting the challenges of environmental discharge requirements.
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Saving The Most Money On Wastewater Aeration: Bringing It All Together
4/28/2020
The power required for aeration is 50 to 60 percent of the electric bill for a municipal wastewater plant, sometimes accounting for up to 4 percent of the associated community’s total power. Energy efficiency is a critical factor in evaluating blower performance.
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The Key To Accurate Waste Gas Flow Measurement
4/20/2020
Wastewater treatment facilities have a tremendous opportunity to utilize the biogas they generate to lower energy costs and minimize odors. However, the practice isn’t as widespread as it could be, as the precision gas flow and methane content readings required to optimize the process often clash with the misconception that biogas is messy and difficult to measure reliably. With the proper equipment, it is possible to accurately measure biogas to cut emissions and reduce or eliminate the energy bill.
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Liquid-Only Sewers Offer A Cost-Effective Solution
4/20/2020
Liquid-only sewers have proven to be a cost-effective solution for municipalities, new subdivisions, and a variety of other areas in need of sewer -- as opposed to the big pipes and deep excavations.
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Onsite STEP System Handles Seasonal Peaks At U.S. National Park
4/20/2020
When it was determined that the septic tanks and drainfields at Stinson Beach were coming to the end of their useful lives, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area looked for a cost-effective replacement that would not be overly noticeable to park visitors.
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AquaNereda® Aerobic Granular Sludge Technology
4/10/2020
The AquaNereda® Aerobic Granular Sludge (AGS) Technology is an innovative biological wastewater treatment technology that provides advanced treatment using the unique features of aerobic granular biomass. An aerobic granular biomass is comprised of compact granules that provide advantages compared to other secondary treatment processes.
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Your Sewage Is Valuable Muck
2/21/2020
A world without phosphorus is a world without life. But phosphorus is a finite resource, so researchers are recovering it from sewage.