Does your wastewater treatment plant need an extended aeration process? Extended aeration is part of the activated sludge process, in which suspended microorganisms are used to break down the sludge. Aeration can be “conventional rate,” which is achieved through mechanical means, or extended, which uses diffused aeration. Here’s what you... View Article
Treating wastewater is a multi-step process, ranging from filtering out solids to disinfecting the water to get rid of harmful pathogens. Even the groundwater supply is likely to contain bacteria and viruses that can sicken you if you drink the untreated water. While some facilities use chlorine to kill germs,... View Article
A lift station is a small building that features infrastructure designed to keep wastewater moving uphill or across long distances. Lift stations are critical parts of sewage collection systems, as they save a great deal of money in excavation costs that would be required to dig out new sewer pipes.... View Article
An important part of wastewater management and water treatment in municipal settings is the process of wastewater screening. Screening involves retaining solids found in the wastewater, removing them early on so the rest of the liquid water can go on for further treatment in a more efficient manner. If those... View Article
Many of us are familiar with organic compounds, like bacteria, that can contaminate our drinking water. What doesn’t get talked about as much, though, are inorganic contaminants. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) currently lists 15 inorganic contaminants that are either natural in geology or caused by human activities like... View Article