Water Utilities Moving Fast toward a Zero-carbon Future
Water operators have long been stewards of an essential resource, and water infrastructure is a cornerstone of every prosperous economy. But today’s water systems...
Enhancing Lab Services with Advanced Equipment and Talent
In an industrial park located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, a group of talented individuals is working together to continue the advancement of their solids handling...
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...
University Challenge for Lakeside at Ole Miss
By Warren Kersten,Lakeside Equipment Corporation
The phrase “significant operational challenges” is something of a major understatement when bringing about wastewater treatment enhancements at a preeminent public...
In Times of Drought: Part 2 of 3
In part 1 of this series focused on nine economic facts about water in the United States, we addressed three facts related to the...
Odor and Corrosion Control in Wastewater Collection Systems: Part 5 of...
Aside from H2S vapor levels, the total and dissolved sulfides and DO levels (liquid phase) should be examined. For this discussion, only the grab...
Flood Defense Pumps Need High-quality Bearings
By Emma Gerard, Thordon Bearings Inc.
Pumps for flood defense must handle high-capacity volumes and also be reliable in extreme conditions. Bedford Pumps Ltd., one...
Wastewater Facility Upgrades Prove Their Worth
Clarifier pre-construction at Addison; worn gearbox, cracked walls and a worn arm that would often stick.
Working alone in New York State, approximately 90 to...
Electronic Water Treatment
Beer contains 90 percent water, and it is the most important ingredient in determining its flavor. Water contains calcium and is the most important...
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...









