Editorial Articles

Controlling odors has long been one of the most important — and yet challenging — aspects of wastewater treatment. Foul odors are...

Washing system helps eliminate FOG problem Problem: A large north Florida regional wastewater system was battling FOG up to 4 feet thick that was...

Belt Filter/Rotary PressesAlfa Laval AS-H KPZ belt pressThe Alfa Laval AS-H KPZ belt press is designed to allow high solids loading while...

WASTEWATERBy Rick LallishWhich of the following pumps would be the least effective for pumping heavy sludges?A. Progressing cavityB. Rotary lobeC. CentrifugalD. DiaphragmAnswer: C. Progressive cavity pumps...

Acronyms are funny things. On one side, they’re a useful shorthand: Writing BOD beats writing “biochemical oxygen demand” every time that parameter...

Various occasions call for temporary water and wastewater treatment capacity. Maybe part of the plant is down for maintenance. Maybe a storm...

Even in the largely water-rich U.S., a majority of people see water scarcity as a major environmental concern and support water recycling....

The U.S. EPA reports that organic food waste and yard trimmings accounted for 28% of the total mixed solid waste in the...

PFAS, used in nonstick and waterproof coatings, personal products and fire suppression foams, have become a significant concern for drinking water utilities.These...

When it came time to replace the biogas-fueled combined heat and power system at the Theresa Street Water Resource Recovery Facility in...

As a youngster, Lance Phillips played baseball at W.W. Samuell High School in Dallas. Like many boys, he dreamed of playing in...

A simple description for Jeremy Carnahan is that he’s a natural. His exposure to wastewater and sanitation began during Army tours of duty in...

When the City of Tarpon Springs, Florida, decided to build its own water treatment plant, it selected reverse osmosis. The city had purchased...

People/AwardsBartow County, Georgia, earned a WaterFirst designation. The program is a voluntary partnership between local governments, state agencies and other organizations that...

Entry 224964 Entry 224965 Anue Water Technologies hires new sales manager, technical staffAnue Water Technologies has hired Bob Negley as sales manager. He will...

Flomatic Valves Model Cycle The Model Cycle Gard IV CB152SST from Flomatic Valves is a stainless steel, direct-acting, constant-pressure pump control valve with tappings....

The storyline is familiar: A new chemical of concern poses a public health risk. In this case, industries have widely used this...

Reducing algae growth in wastewater effluent from lagoons is important to maintaining good environmental water quality. The MPC Buoy from LG Sonic...

Skilled operators and quality products make an unbeatable combination in water and wastewater treatment plants.See how these partnerships ensure success in this special...