Is It Time To Upgrade Your Aeration And Mixing Systems?

By Loryn Martin

Municipal and industrial wastewater plants share many challenges: aging infrastructure, energy efficiency demands, larger plant flow compared to capacity, stricter EPA effluent regulations, limited workforce, and current equipment reaching the end of its lifecycle. Both segments aim to process wastewater by minimizing input and maximizing biological processes to remove organics and return it to the receiving stream. Aeration and mixing have been used for decades to process wastewater influent. The best solution is not a one-size-fits-all approach. What works for one plant may not necessarily work for another.  

Many factors drive municipalities and industrial segments to seek efficient solutions when choosing the right equipment for a particular site. Depending on the main objective, current footprint, influent loading, location, or change in permit levels, each plant's needs can vary widely. Plants may need to completely replace their equipment or add additional capacity to augment their systems. Therefore, the best solution to upgrading or replacing equipment while staying within budget is to work closely with an established applied engineering company that provides customized solutions for individual needs.