Wastewater Treatment Resources

1. Advancing Water Reuse In The U.S.: States Develop Potable Reuse Regulations 4/17/2024

   In several U.S. states, government agencies and utilities are exploring how to treat wastewater properly so it can be used for drinking water — what we know as potable water reuse. While potable reuse is not a new concept, it’s being pursued more aggressively with renewed support and new ideas as we see limits with existing water sources.

2. How To Ensure Accurate Reporting Data For Deep Well Injection 4/17/2024

   The heavy reporting requirements associated with deep well injection means wastewater facilities need to have the most accurate and reliable metering possible.

3. How Can Closed Pipe Flow Measurement Reduce The Risk Of Surcharging? 4/17/2024

   This article will explore how mag meters compare to common types of open pipe measurement technologies and how they can help minimize or prevent sewer system surcharging.

4. Advantages Of Membrane Cell Hypochlorite Generators Over Open Cell System Technology 4/15/2024
   In an era where waterborne pathogens are evolving and regulatory standards are tightening, the role of supplementary disinfection in water treatment for municipal operators and industrial facility engineers has never been more crucial.
5. How Remote Water Quality Monitoring Improves Crisis Response 3/27/2024

   Remote water quality monitoring, a key component to effective crisis response, can mitigate the risk of contaminated source water or distributed water reaching consumers.

6. Water Is Beer 3/25/2024
   My water career started with beer. No, not the amount I drank on my way to my chemical engineering degree at Manhattan College. I mean the 10,000+ hours I spent optimizing filtration systems in breweries throughout the world.
7. Solutions In Bloom: How Flowers Are Being Used To Clean Up Polluted Waterways 3/21/2024

   Pollution and microplastics float down waterways that treatment plants have to manage. Alongside these contaminants are drifting flowers that clear aquatic habitats. Recent research shows they could be an organic method for removing phosphorus and nitrogen.

8. Lead From Old Paint And Pipes Is Still A Harmful And Deadly Hazard In Millions Of U.S. Homes 3/13/2024
   The WHO estimates that more than 1 million deaths each year are attributable to lead poisoning. In more recent years, this number has risen at an incredible pace, with some research showing that nearly 5.5 million adults die from lead-related health complications. Understanding and addressing this persistent problem will require improved monitoring, targeted remediation, and a great deal more awareness and dialogue.
9. Now Is The Time To Embrace Water Reuse And Recycling 3/12/2024
   What do the semiconductor, food and beverage, petrochemical, and power generation industries have in common? They all rely on water to produce — an increasingly scarce resource.
10. Mixing Zones: Balancing Compliance, Environmental Protection, And Cost Efficiency 3/7/2024

    Wastewater dischargers can be both environmentally and fiscally responsible by mastering the mix of objectives.