Treatment

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation recently commemorated continued progress on the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project with a Navajo blessing ceremony and groundbreaking...

To help comply with EPA wastewater regulations and reclaim valuable resources, chemical polymers are added to industrial clarifiers, settling ponds and other...

A general guideline or starting point for nutrient demand in aerobic biological treatment systems is that the wastewater should contain a balance...

Becoming an expert water operator takes more than just technical know-how. It’s about adapting to ever-changing regulations, learning on the job, and...

Imagine a world where water treatment simply ... stops. No more filtering, disinfecting or removing contaminants. It's a terrifying thought, but let’s...

Water quality varies significantly across the United States, influenced by local geology, infrastructure and environmental factors. Here’s a factual overview of how...

Chemical feed pumps play a vital role in delivering accurate and consistent amounts of treatment chemicals to ensure optimal performance and regulatory...

Problem: Jericho Water District of New York’s Long Island pumps most of its water from wells and was struggling to control corrosion...

Microbes do the real work of wastewater treatment. The right microbes can do the job with optimal efficiency and effectiveness. That’s the idea...

The aging wastewater lagoon aerator system in the Michigan village of Lakeview was losing effectiveness and needed replacing. The village’s simple three-lagoon system...

It’s three in the morning — low-flow time. You’re at the Billings Wastewater Reclamation Facility, a 40 mgd (design) plant undergoing a major...

Wastewater treatment operators are the unsung heroes of public health and environmental protection. But what if they all took a day off? Untreated...

Worcester (Massachusetts) Polytechnic Institute researchers recently developed a wastewater treatment process to remove PFAS and potentially generate renewable fuel, reducing carbon emissions. Collaborating...

Entry 217289@calvin.seattle takes us on a tour of the Brightwater Treatment Plant in Woodinville, showcasing how wastewater is transformed into valuable resources. After...

Sometimes, the best wastewater treatment technology isn’t technology at all — it’s nature itself. Constructed wetlands and other natural treatment systems are...

Phosphorus. PFAS. Biosolids regulations. Monthly reports. Stricter permit limits. Equipment maintenance. Lab testing. Life is complicated for clean-water operators and is only...

Aeration is a critical component of biological treatment at clean-water facilities. It is also the most energy-intensive process.Aeration typically accounts for more...