Wastewater Treatment Insights

  1. Spiral Membranes: A Revolution In Water Treatment And Desalination 12/12/2023
    In the realm of advanced filtration technologies, spiral membranes have emerged as a revolutionary solution, transforming the landscape of various industries. These innovative membranes, characterized by their unique spiral-wound configuration, offer enhanced efficiency and versatility in separation processes. This article delves into the principles, applications, and advancements that make spiral membranes a cornerstone in the world of filtration.
  2. Leadership In Times Of Water Stress: Answers For Pressing Issues, Including PFAS 12/5/2023

    AqueoUS Vets (AV) is a water and wastewater treatment company with a unique name, one that references the service background of its founder while also invoking traits often attributed to the U.S. military — among them, committed leadership, such as that provided by AV's president and CEO, Dr. Mirka Wilderer.

  3. What To Know About Staying Safe Around Chlorine 11/28/2023

    Many people encounter chlorine in their daily lives, whether it's as an ingredient in household bleach or an additive that sanitizes water in swimming pools. Chlorine is also used as an antiseptic, a bleaching agent in the production of paper and cloth, and to kill microorganisms in drinking water. But this familiar chemical is also extremely toxic. And because it's ubiquitous in many industries across the U.S., it often is released in chemical accidents and spills.

  4. Looking Back, Looking Ahead: Getting Answers To Evolving Water Issues 11/7/2023
    A review of the WEFTEC tradeshow, current and emerging water threats, and the latest water and wastewater solutions from the VP of a fast-rising treatment provider.
  5. Matching Water Trends To Technologies 10/27/2023

    The CEO of one of the world’s most prominent water technology companies talks about solving far-reaching water challenges, as well as local treatment issues, through innovation.

  6. Wastewater Management Investments: A Look At 5 Large U.S. Wastewater Treatment Projects Set For 2024 10/18/2023
    According to EPA, more than 75% of the U.S. population is served by approximately 16,000 municipal wastewater treatment facilities. On average, these facilities operate at around 81% of their design capacities, with 15% operating at or above their threshold. While the situation may not seem promising, it does, in fact, present numerous opportunities for companies specializing in the construction or rehabilitation of wastewater treatment infrastructure.
  7. WWEMA Window: Designing Wastewater Treatment Equipment For Resiliency 9/24/2023

    It is a known issue that wastewater infrastructure is aging and is in need of significant investment to upgrade or replace systems to operate safely. Age is not the only factor driving system replacements. Wastewater itself has changed, which means what flows through collection systems and into treatment plants is different than what it was 50 years ago. At home, lower-flow toilets translate to less water to move flushed solids.

  8. Cost x Carbon x Energy: Passive Onsite vs. Centralized Wastewater Treatment Systems 9/8/2023
    A new study quantifies the difference between onsite wastewater treatment and centralized systems in terms of actual costs and those to the environment.
  9. Re-Thinking The Global Challenge Of Water Scarcity 8/22/2023
    During World Water Week, participants from every corner of the world are meeting to discuss solutions to the planet's greatest water challenges, such as poverty, the climate crisis, and biodiversity loss. This year's focus is on innovation at a time of unprecedented challenges.
  10. New Membrane Technology Challenges Tradition To Better Handle Harsh Metal Wastewater Streams 8/18/2023

    New electronic devices, electric vehicles (EVs), or other cool technologies bring us delightful conveniences, but they also induce some headaches. Metal wastewater streams, a byproduct of the manufacturing processes of microelectronics, EVs, and a whole host of other industrial processes, are no different and pose their own challenges.