Finding a Pretreatment Solution for Desalination Applications

The following study consisted of three phases that started in the autumn of 2016 at a site located in Egypt by the Red Sea....

When to Replace Your RO Membrane

By Wes Byrne, U.S. Water On the surface, it might seem that knowing when to replace the membrane elements in a reverse osmosis (RO) system...

A Holistic Approach to Process Control

Secondary wastewater treatment, specifically activated sludge treatment, can be broken down into a series of unit processes, each of which are linked to the...

How to Control Activated Sludge with Online Sensors: Part 2...

In part 1 of this series, we introduced a broad view of the use of online instrumentation for control of wastewater treatment aeration, which,...

The Path to Water Innovation: Part 1 of 2

The U.S. economy depends on a well-functioning water infrastructure. America’s water systems support 55 million acres of irrigated farmland, 315 million domestic users of...

Graf Creamery optimizes wastewater operations

Graf Creamery, a Midwestern butter and cream production plant, was experiencing issues with the fat and grease build-up in their holding cell retention pond....

Wastewater System Restart or Initial Startup?

In the world of wastewater these days, there are many challenges that will occur. Some you may have already seen and some may appear...

Optimizing Polymer Performance in Municipal Water Treatment

Historians have determined that one of the first recorded examples of water treatment occurred more than 4,000 years ago when the ancient Egyptians used...

Innovations in Domestic Water Well Products Simplify Installation, Maintenance: Part 2...

Last month, we introduced a solution for contractors looking for an option other than installing a traditional control box and pressure switch, running wires...

Holding Back the Tide

Spill barriers are ideal for facilities in sensitive areas where a sprinkler discharge or material spill could result in expensive cleanup costs and potential...