Brazilian Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Finds Success
By Rogerio Melo, Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Group
One of Brazil's state-owned water and waste treatment companies is engaged in the supply and treatment of water,...
Bioaugmentation Saves Money and Time
Reducing FOG and odors in collection systems and lift stations
Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) can accumulate in collection systems and lift stations and cause...
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....
Managing an On-site Legionella Event
By Paul Sharpe, U.S. Water
Building owners are often faced with a decision to test the building potable and utility water for Legionella bacteria. The...
Channel Monster Shreds Debris, Ragging
When the Santa Margarita Water District (SMWD) was formed in 1964 by a group of ranchers who wanted a reliable water source for their...
When cleanup is critical
A new aeration system has rescued a paper mill in El Salvador that was on the brink of millions of dollars’ worth of fines...
In Times of Drought: Part 1 of 3
A prolonged and serious drought in the American West has elevated concerns about the state of our nation’s water use and supply. The United...
Advanced washdown heaters for wastewater treatment facilities
Wastewater facilities are notorious for their harsh environments. High concentrations of grit and caustic liquids can be demanding for both personnel and equipment. However,...
Clean Energy from Landfill Diversion Plus the Bonus of Biochar
Biochar is the carbon-rich product that is left over after the completion of the gasification process.
(photo credit: Dillon Fuller)
Lebanon, Tennessee, is located twenty-five miles...
Energy-Efficient Aeration for the New Century: Part 2 of 2
Aeration accounts for a 50 to 70 percent of a treatment plant’s power consumption, and in part 1 of this series, we examined the...