Priming systems are used when water needs to be lifted to a higher elevation. Before most pumps can be used, they need to be filled with water—this is called “priming the pump.” That’s easy if your water source is above the pump, but when it’s lower, that can pose major... View Article
Nutrient removal is part of the wastewater treatment process that removes excess ammonia, nitrogen and phosphorous from the effluent. Typically, ammonia is converted to nitrate, then the water is denitrified before it is eventually allowed to reenter the environment via bodies of receiving water. It’s crucial to remove these nutrients,... View Article
Alongside the rise of extreme weather conditions comes the rise of flooding. Wastewater treatment facilities are particularly susceptible to being damaged or incapacitated by flooding, which can prove to have disastrous results. There’s almost always a loss of power, danger to the personnel and asset damage. Municipalities are unable to... View Article
Clean water is becoming an increasingly costly resource, thanks to pollution and increasing regulations, which is why more companies and wastewater treatment facilities are turning to UV disinfection and self-cleaning wastewater systems. How does UV wastewater disinfection work? Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection kills or inactivates bacteria, viruses, protozoa and more by... View Article
Having any kind of wastewater system means it’s important to know exactly what you’re flushing down the toilet or putting down the drain, especially if you own a grinder pump system. Unfortunately, with the prevalence of non-woven “disposable” or “flushable” products these days, wastewater pumping systems can easily become clogged.... View Article