Nutrient Removal Resources

1. 2nd Generation ATAD System Improves Capacity While Producing Odor-Free Biosolids 3/16/2026

   Upgrade wastewater operations with automated aerobic digestion. This advanced process increases capacity and ensures stable temperature control for Class A compliance, producing odor-free biosolids and efficient nitrogen removal to meet strict environmental standards and community expectations.

2. Nitrification Optimization In The Real World At Grapevine, TX 3/9/2026

   Optimize wastewater nitrification by utilizing real-time ammonia monitoring instead of surrogate measurements. Direct visibility into nutrient levels allows for precise aeration control, significantly reducing energy costs and carbon emissions while maintaining strict permit compliance.

3. 3 Utilities Turning Wastewater Into Opportunity With Advanced Treatment And Reuse 12/5/2025

   Read about three of the most pressing wastewater challenges utilities face today and how Stratmoor Hills, Key West Resort Utilities, and Beijing Water Group are using advanced treatment and reuse to overcome them.

4. Key West Resort Utilities Maximizes Reuse And Nutrient Recovery 11/25/2025

   Water scarcity poses unique challenges to KW Resort Utilities Corp. (KWRU), the utility firm that provides wastewater management, wastewater recovery, and wastewater treatment in the region. KWRU began operation in the late 1960s and has worked hard over the decades to keep up with wastewater needs as population and tourism have boomed, spurred by land reclamation and development. 

5. Phosphorous Solutions For Wastewater Treatment 11/11/2025

   This paper presents a comprehensive overview of technologies for phosphorus removal and recovery, including chemical and biological processes, ballasted clarification, filtration, and nutrient recovery.

6. How Advanced Process Controls Empower Operators, Enhance Effluent Quality, Save Energy, And Reduce Emissions At WWTPs 10/30/2025

   Technology like advanced process control systems can streamline operations, create opportunities to lower costs and emissions, and ensure effluent quality meets the highest standards. Research also indicates that implementing an appropriate control strategy can help reduce N2O emissions.

7. Online Total Nitrogen Analysis Of Reverse Osmosis Reject Water Reduces Permit Compliance Expense By $350,000 Annually At Beverage Bottling Plant 10/28/2025

   Learn how a beverage plant cut its annual Reverse Osmosis reject water hauling volume by 50%. Real-time Total Nitrogen monitoring reduced compliance costs by $350,000 and eliminated discharge penalty risk.

8. Aqua TruDense™ Provides Additional Capacity, Improves Settling, And Achieves Enhanced Nutrient Removal 9/4/2025

   A densified sludge process can improve wastewater treatment by promoting larger, denser sludge particles. This enhances settling, improves nutrient removal, and increases treatment capacity.

9. Algae Can Clean Sewage Without Electricity Or Chemicals — We Put It To The Test 6/6/2025

   Large wastewater facilities are designed to remove physical, chemical, and biological contaminants from domestic wastewater or industrial effluent, producing treated water that is safe to discharge into rivers. But they’re expensive and energy-intensive. They’re also difficult to maintain in rural areas where local government doesn’t get much revenue.

10. Small-Scale Wastewater Treatment Systems: The Future Of Water Management 2/25/2025
    Finding the right wastewater treatment solution can be tricky, especially for smaller operations. Modular small-scale wastewater treatment systems offer practical solutions for various settings, from hotels and resorts to real estate developments and remote communities. How do you pick the right system? Let's explore these systems and their importance.