Wastewater Treatment Resources

  1. That Color Isn't Right – What Went Wrong? 9/15/2026

    Chemical interferences during water testing can hide critical corrosion issues and fuel bacterial growth. Understanding colorimetric chemistry helps operators accurately identify testing anomalies, correct pH conditions, and protect cooling systems from bio-fouling.

  2. Managing Growth Under Water Constraints: What Utilities Can Learn From Industrial Water Users 9/14/2026
    As communities and industries compete for finite water supplies, utilities are looking for strategies that support economic growth while reducing pressure on existing resources.
  3. How To Intensify Phosphorus Removal While Reducing Costs And Footprint 9/11/2026

    Ballasted clarification provides intensified phosphorus removal with a smaller footprint, lower chemical and water consumption, and flexible retrofit options for wastewater treatment plants.

  4. Meeting Stringent Nutrient Limits With Gravity-Fed Biofiltration 9/11/2026

    Gravity-fed biofiltration helps wastewater plants meet stringent nutrient limits while minimizing energy use, simplifying operations, and providing durable, adaptable tertiary treatment.

  5. Is Wastewater-Derived Bioplastic Utility-Ready? 9/9/2026
    For years, researchers focused on a basic question: Can mixed microbial cultures use real wastewater or sludge-derived carbon to accumulate polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) inside their cells? Recent evidence has strengthened the answer.
  6. Don't Ditch The Ditch: New Oxidation Ditch Technologies Enhance Nutrient Removal 9/7/2026

    Advanced oxidation ditches combine multichannel treatment, efficient aeration, and smart controls to improve nutrient removal while reducing energy use, maintenance, and infrastructure requirements.

  7. The High Cost Of Dirty Data In Wastewater Automation 9/4/2026

    High-frequency radar provides reliable wastewater level measurement that strengthens digital twins, predictive analytics, and automated collection systems while reducing sensor maintenance.

  8. Beyond The Screen: Why Debris Management Deserves More Attention 9/4/2026

    Evolving debris characteristics and aging collection infrastructure place unprecedented operational stress on downstream equipment. Evaluating preliminary treatment efficiency helps facilities eliminate chronic maintenance demands, safeguard critical infrastructure, and protect operating budgets.

  9. 5 Questions To Ask Before Reusing Clarifier Specifications 9/4/2026

    Reusing master equipment specifications without evaluating application-specific hydraulics or basin geometries creates costly mechanical conflicts. Auditing legacy requirements ensures every structural and operational component directly supports site-specific treatment goals.

  10. Renewable Biogas From Wastewater Treatment: A Critical Pathway To Net Zero 9/4/2026

    Converting organic wastewater residuals into methane-rich biogas creates a circular energy system. Modernizing digester mixing, thermal management, and gas containment reduces grid dependency, lowers facility operating expenses, and advances net-zero decarbonization goals.