Treatment

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...

At Kaeser Compressors, we believe the more you know about operating blower systems the more you'll get out of them. That's why...

The advent of rotary screw blowers has been heralded as the energy-efficient solution for most aeration and other low-pressure processes. While this...

Problem: A Boston-based developer aimed to provide 50 affordable and accessible residential apartments, but faced strict limits on effluent total nitrogen at...

In this video, learn about the differences between isentropic efficiency and specific performance as measurements of blower efficiency, including a comparison of two...

Algae may be an unexpected solution in wastewater treatment, but these microscopic powerhouses are proving to be effective at improving water quality...

Microplastics are quickly becoming one of the most pressing issues for wastewater treatment plants. These tiny particles, often less than 5 millimeters...

The University of Texas at Austin is revolutionizing its use of water through the development of the UT WaterHub, a 9,600-square-foot water processing...

Clean Water Services in western Oregon needed to add capacity. So instead of adding another treatment plant train, the utility built a...

Water treatment operators know that where you work can shape how you work. Rural and urban environments bring their own distinct challenges...

In the arid landscape of Southern Nevada, water is a precious resource. Las Vegas has become a model of water conservation through...

The Water Council recently announced the winners of its fall 2024 Tech Challenge, chosen by participating sponsors to help solve real challenges in...

Sand filtration might not sound cutting-edge, but it remains one of the most widely used methods in water treatment today. In fact,...

Problem: League City, Texas, halfway between Houston and Galveston, fights brutally hot weather for much of the year. One effect is thermal...

PFAS in the environment emerged as a concern in the early 2000s. Since then these “forever chemicals” have been detected in varying...

Crystal Dodson was vaguely casting about for a career direction in 2006 while working at a pharmacy. Her neighbor worked in the IT...