Wastewater

  1. Emerging Trends In Disinfection: Peracetic Acid 1/24/2018

    As regulations on chlorinated disinfection byproducts and total residual chlorine become increasingly stringent, peracetic acid (PAA) is gaining in both interest and usage as a water reclamation disinfectant. Here’s what you need to know.

  2. Bioleaching For Enhanced Sludge Dewaterability — Pilot Study And Full-Scale Application 1/24/2018

    Innovation doesn’t always flip current thinking on its head; in many cases, it improves an existing process to give it better or wider application. Such is the case when bioleaching is applied to wastewater sludge.

  3. Tackling Modern Wastewater Treatment Challenges And Unlocking Efficiencies With Advanced Water Technologies 1/24/2018

    Research studies, empirical evidence, and the march of time all suggest that the implementation of next-generation technologies at wastewater utilities is profoundly important, if not imperative, for efficient operations.

  4. Effective Sludge Mixing Through Distributive Mixing Principles 11/10/2017

    Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling helps wastewater operators derive a formula for highly effective and cost-efficient sludge mixing.

  5. How To Use Big Data To Plan For Sewer Assets 8/25/2017

    As wastewater systems have access to more data than ever, questions remain about how to put it all to good use. A new tool uses analytics to predict the needs of sewer lines over a 20-year span, helping utilities make cost-effective choices and protect their infrastructure.

  6. Industrial Wastewater Treatment Options For Inorganic Contaminants 7/10/2017

    With a plethora of contaminants deriving from a multitude of sources and a variety of treatment solutions to choose from, the topic of industrial wastewater can get complex fast. This overview provides clarity.

  7. Enhanced Nutrient Removal That Saves Resources And Real Estate 5/3/2017

    True to its name, the State-of-the-Art Nitrogen Upgrade Program leverages the latest technology and innovation to clean up the Chesapeake Bay and the environment around our nation’s capital.

  8. How To Control Filter Cake And Membrane Surface Fouling 3/20/2017

    Who wants cake? Certainly not treatment plant operators who employ microfiltration and ultrafiltration membranes, and here’s what they’re doing about it.

  9. A Comprehensive Software Tool For Assessing Risk At Wastewater Treatment Plants 1/25/2017

    Understanding risk is the first step to combating system failure and protecting the public and the environment from unsafe water.

  10. Evolving From Controlled Biosolids Distribution To Revenue-Generating Compost 1/25/2017

    Chicago continues its long tradition of innovative biosolids management by introducing a new model for sustainability and community service.