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How to Reduce Chemicals and Contaminants in Wastewater

How to Reduce Chemicals and Contaminants in Wastewater

Treatment plants must treat municipal, commercial and industrial wastewater to release clean, healthy water into the environment and surrounding communities. Wastewater contains high amounts of contaminants, human waste, toxic […]

How to Meet Wastewater Regulations

  Table of Contents Importance of Meeting Wastewater Regulations How to Meet Wastewater Regulations Meet Wastewater Regulations With Quality Equipment   Industrial treatment plants must meet local, state and […]

How to Reduce Total Suspended Solids From Wastewater

How to Reduce Total Suspended Solids From Wastewater

  Table of Contents Importance of Removing Total Suspended Solids How to Reduce Total Suspended Solids From Wastewater TSS Removal Calculation Reduce TSS With High-Quality Aeration Equipment   Reducing […]

How to Lower and Raise BOD in Wastewater

How to Lower and Raise BOD in Wastewater

  Table Of Contents Importance of Proper BOD and COD What Causes High BOD in Wastewater? How to Lower BOD in Wastewater BOD Removal Calculation How to Reduce COD […]

How to Avoid an EPA Wastewater Violation

  Table of contents THE EPA AND THE CLEAN WATER ACT COMMON COMPLIANCE ISSUES COMPLIANCE TIPS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT EXAMPLE OF AN EPA VIOLATION HOW TO REPORT EPA VIOLATIONS […]

How to Manage Surface Area Loading Rate in Wastewater Treatment

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  Table Of Contents What Is a Surface Area Loading Rate? What Is a Solid Loading Rate? MBBRs and Surface Area Loading Rates Why Choose SSI Aeration MBBR Systems? […]

Types of Autotrophs

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Types of Autotrophs People familiar with autotrophs know just how crucial they are in the food chain. As food chain producers, autotrophs create their own energy and nutrients through […]

How to Manage Hazardous Waste in Wastewater Treatment

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Hazardous waste management is a critical part of industrial wastewater treatment. A hazardous wastewater treatment plant extracts usable water from industrial waste, making the water safe to reuse or […]

Tips for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators

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Tips for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Operating a wastewater treatment plant comes with many critical responsibilities. Between executing multiple water treatment steps, maintaining equipment, preparing for hazards and emergencies, […]

What Is the Best Process for Treating Wastewater in Every Industry?

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What Is the Best Process for Treating Wastewater in Every Industry? Facilities like food and beverage and chemical and textile manufacturing rely on water for their operations. Whether iron […]

What Is Wastewater Treatment and How Does It Work?

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  Table Of Contents How Is Wastewater Formed? Why Treat Wastewater? Who Is Responsible for Treating Wastewater? Effects of Wastewater Pollutants How Does Wastewater Treatment Work? Types of Wastewater […]

Rubber Diffuser Membranes vs. Ceramic Diffusers

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Supplying oxygen for aeration treatment processes is the single biggest energy use at any wastewater treatment plant. Typically, according to the EPA, supplying oxygen for aeration makes up 50% […]

What Is Secondary Wastewater Treatment and How Does It Work?

What Is Secondary Wastewater Treatment and How Does It Work?

The secondary treatment phase is a crucial part of the wastewater treatment process because it further purifies water to remove more waste following the primary phase. After the primary […]

What Is Primary Wastewater Treatment and How Does It Work?

What Is Primary Wastewater Treatment and How Does It Work?

Primary wastewater treatment is the first phase in the water treatment process and an essential step in turning wastewater into clean water that can safely return to a natural […]

What Is the Best Wastewater Treatment System for Textile Plants?

What Is the Best Wastewater Treatment System for Textile Plants?

It’s important for textile factories to have an effective wastewater effluent treatment plan. Textile production processes are water-intensive and release harmful chemicals, dyes, acids and starches into the water. […]

What Is Hydraulic Retention Time and How to Optimize for Better Efficiency

What Is Hydraulic Retention Time and How to Optimize for Better Efficiency

Wastewater treatment facilities are an essential part of communities and businesses around the world. Cities with high populations and industries that generate large amounts of wastewater can harm the […]

What Is IFAS, and How Does It Work?

What Is IFAS, and How Does It Work?

Integrated fixed film activated sludge (IFAS) is an innovative wastewater treatment technology that offers several advantages over conventional activated sludge technologies. IFAS involves adding an attached growth media to […]

Tips for Wastewater Sludge Removal

Tips for Wastewater Sludge Removal

Before 1950, it was common for many communities in the United States to discharge their untreated wastewater into local streams and rivers. As the water quality began to deteriorate […]

What to Do When the Power Goes Out at a Wastewater Treatment Plant

What to Do When the Power Goes Out at a Wastewater Treatment Plant

Operating a wastewater treatment plant, also referred to as a sewage treatment plant, is a highly important task. Whether you’re treating wastewater for a small town or a highly […]

Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) vs. Conventional Activated Sludge System (CAS)

Communities and ecosystems around the world rely on wastewater treatment for healthy, clean water. Clean water is essential for both municipal and industrial use. It also helps reduce the […]

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