WASTEWATER
Key West Resort Utilities Maximizes Reuse And Nutrient Recovery
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.
WASTEWATER CASE STUDIES AND WHITEPAPERS
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Pilot Studies In North Carolina With Hydrex™ Odor Solutions
Two municipalities were faced with odor issues and required corrosion prevention in their collection systems. Monitoring in the sewer lines indicated peak H2S atmospheric concentrations of 300-500 ppm. Both clients desired H2S < 20 mg/L to prevent corrosion and preferably lower to prevent H2S odor.
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Do You Know The Value Of Decentralized Infrastructure?
According to the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association, onsite and decentralized wastewater treatment systems are an important part of a country’s permanent wastewater infrastructure.
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In-Situ Calibration: Methods And Pitfalls Of Thermal Mass Flow Meter Sensor Field Validation
Mid-to-large size facilities and campuses inevitably have hundreds of flow instruments to monitor, maintain, and repair. For a reliability engineer, ensuring that all instrumentation meets ISO 9000 or similar standards is a time-consuming responsibility. By Matthew J. Olin, President & CEO, Sierra Instruments, Inc.
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Converting qPCR Results To Resemble Culture Method Results
Since many operators like to have results reported in a format that is familiar to them, it is possible to convert the gene copies/mL obtained from a qPCR reaction into an approximate cells/mL which is a calculation based on the average amount of gene copies per organism determined from literature investigations.
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![GettyImages-1364145461]( "Optimizing Wastewater Treatment Through Measurement")
Optimizing Wastewater Treatment Through MeasurementIn this white paper, discover how digital measurement is helping to maximize wastewater treatment efficiency.
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![monsterbite]( "Wastewater Treatment Plant Takes A Bite Out Of Tough Solids")
Wastewater Treatment Plant Takes A Bite Out Of Tough SolidsThe City of Hammonton’s original steel bar screen rusted while continually allowing debris to pass through to the oxidation ditch and final clarifier. Floatables found their way through the plant to the UV trough, clogging the RAS and internal recycle pumps along the way. Managers of the Hammonton Wastewater Treatment Plant took on the challenge of finding a more efficient screening system. By JWC Environmental
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HiPOx Case Study: Wichita ASR Project, KS The City of Wichita’s Aquifer Storage Recovery (ASR) Project involves seasonal operation of a water treatment plant to treat storm water from the Little Arkansas River. By APTwater, Inc.
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Profile II Analytical Results, Mine Site Processing
Increasing profitability through efficient tailing and pregnant solution processing.
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Complete Grit Removal And Sludge Screening Solution Protects And Optimizes Plant Performance In Conway, Arkansas
An aging wastewater treatment plant had the potential to impact the water quality of a 6,700 acre man-made fishing lake near Conway, Arkansas. The city needed a new treatment facility that was consistent with pending permit limits. Read the full case study to learn more.
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![Capture]( "Wastewater Is Laden With Valuable Community Data")
Wastewater Is Laden With Valuable Community DataOur wastewater data holds valuable insights that signals when a community is sick, sad, or polluting. It also offers important signs for when life is getting better. Technology has improved enough to allow wastewater engineers to test and evaluate wastewater for community and environmental insights.
WASTEWATER APPLICATION NOTES
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Application Note: Preliminary Performance Study On An On-Line TOC Analyzer In Pharmaceutical Applications Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analysis is an effective technique for detecting and measuring the presence of organic contaminants in waters used throughout industrial processes, municipal water uses, and for determining residual concentrations of organic material on the surfaces of equipment used in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients. By Jeffrey Lane, Steve Skalski, and Gary Engelhart, OI Analytical
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Active Energy Control – Energy Reductions Of Up To 10% Above Standard Drives
Energy costs continue to increase. At the same time, there is increased pressure to reduce utility bills without sacrificing operations or comfort.
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What Is Genclean Advanced Oxidation Disinfection Solution And What Is It Used For?
A non-toxic, advanced oxidation (AOP) formula of minerals chelated with oxygen and stabilized in an aqueous water solution. It is a viable option in industries and applications requiring a solution to challenging situations where high level effective sanitization and oxidation is required. Read more to learn how the Genclean advanced oxidation treatment solutions can be used in different applications.
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![GettyImages-182364355 flood channel]( "Panametrics' Technology Proves Key In Supporting Serbia's Flood Prevention Strategy")
Panametrics' Technology Proves Key In Supporting Serbia's Flood Prevention StrategyA water management company in Serbia used Panametrics' ultrasonic flow meter technology for stormwater management, ensuring reliable measurement and accuracy in challenging conditions. The technology allowed for live monitoring of water transfer and reduced the risk of flooding.
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![Ultrasonic Level Measurement In Water And Wastewater Plants]( "Ultrasonic Level Measurement In Water And Wastewater Plants")
Ultrasonic Level Measurement In Water And Wastewater PlantsRadar technology is often viewed as the “best” method of level measurement, but this isn’t necessarily true in the water industry.
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![nikuni-pump]( "How To Optimize Your DAF System With Air Dissolving Pumps")
How To Optimize Your DAF System With Air Dissolving PumpsDespite their importance in modern wastewater applications, not all DAFs are created equal. Factors, such as the components that make up these systems, will influence how well they work and how long they last.
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How One Wastewater Treatment Plant Saved Time And Money Measuring Turbidity And TSS The wastewater treatment plant of a major corporation is designed for a population capacity of 6 million people and is considered a very large wastewater treatment plant.
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Ultrasonic Flow Meters Improve Biogas Measurements
As interest in biogas grows, more attention is being paid to measuring biogas flow, which has long been a problem area in process measuring technology.
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Veterinary Drug Residue Analysis Using The AutoMate-Q40: An Automated Solution To QuEChERS
QuEChERS is a Quick-Easy-Cheap-Effective-Rugged-Safe extraction method that has been developed for the determination of pesticide residues in agricultural commodities.
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Sink Or Swim: A Comparison Of Submersible And Surface Mixers For Anoxic And Anaerobic Tank Mixing
With increasing requirements for enhanced nutrient removal, many wastewater plants are adding anoxic and/or anaerobic tanks in their secondary treatment systems. There are multiple options for enhanced nutrient removal including, but not limited to, the A2O (Anaerobic, Anoxic, Aerobic) process, the UCT or MUCT (Modified University of Cape Town) process and the Bardenpho process.
WASTEWATER PRODUCTS
System controls are critical to a wastewater blower system. Without them, a system with multiple blowers operating on their individual controls will run more than necessary and result in wasted energy. Maintenance costs increase and worst of all: process performance suffers.
Whether you’re locating dangerous cross bores or identifying structural defects, ROVVER X SAT II is putting you in the driver’s seat for the most efficient, most dynamic inspection experience possible.
The AWT440 transmitter is designed to be used with minimum expertise or maintenance. Enabling users the ultimate flexibility to expand the transmitter functionality and capacity to meet operational demands.
LATEST INSIGHTS ON WASTEWATER
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![Modern sewage treatment plant-GettyImages-1328743788]( "How Advanced Process Controls Empower Operators, Enhance Effluent Quality, Save Energy, And Reduce Emissions At WWTPs")
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.
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![1125-Flow-Tronic]( "How To Strengthen Your Flow Monitoring Strategy … Before The Next Overflow")
Strategic flow monitoring helps wastewater utilities curb overflows, cut costs, and safeguard public health by turning accurate data into proactive action.
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![1125-Yardney]( "Pretreatment Filtration For Small Systems: The Expensive Pitfalls Of Low-Cost Equipment")
When seeking bids for a fair comparison, it’s important to evaluate the total cost of ownership.
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![Water purification-GettyImages-1142887870]( "Breakthrough Recyclable Polyimide Membranes Transform Wastewater And High-Salinity Water Treatment")
Researchers have developed polyimide-based membranes for membrane distillation (MD) that overcome three persistent issues in membranes for water treatment and gas separations: the need for pore-forming chemicals that prevent recycling, performance degradation due to pore wetting and fouling, and the inherent trade-off between high water flux and selectivity.
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![Wastewater pipeline, pump, water treatment plant-GettyImages-109592888]( "How Submersible And Non-Clog Pump Designs Are Reshaping Municipal Sewage Systems")
As technology improves and becomes more accessible, outdated municipal wastewater systems are fast beginning to show their age. Today, water pumps come in a variety of designs that enable uses that previous generations could only have dreamed of.
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![stormsurge_Getty-2220002364]( "How AI Can Improve Storm Surge Forecasts To Help Save Lives")
Accurate storm surge predictions are critical for giving coastal residents time to evacuate and giving emergency responders time to prepare. But storm surge forecasts at high resolution can be slow.
WASTEWATER VIDEOS
As aquatic invasive species continue to overwhelm hydropower, industrial, and municipal systems worldwide, this webinar explores why traditional filtration and chemicals are falling short—and how a dual-barrier UV approach is emerging as a proven, chemical-free alternative backed by global field results.
As utilities worldwide face mounting pressure from drought, water scarcity, and tightening regulations, this webinar explores how validated, chemical-free UV solutions are reshaping disinfection across surface water, wastewater, desalination, and potable reuse.
Luis Maturana and Adam Bates share how KSB’s rapid U.S. expansion — new facilities, doubled warehouse capacity, and a strengthened service footprint — is reshaping the pump and valve landscape.
At WEFTEC 2025, Huber’s Simon Randle discusses how emerging pressures in the industry—from PFAS and microplastics to shifting federal funding—are influencing everything from technology development to workforce priorities.
In this episode of The Water Online Show, host Angela Godwin sits down with Mike Saunders from ORENCO to explore how a small Oregon startup founded in a garage grew into an industry leader redefining decentralized wastewater solutions.