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Meeting tight phosphorus limits is a priority for wastewater treatment operators but finding the right technology to meet regulatory compliance, budget, and...

Christopher Whitfeld and Wenqi (Jonathan) Zhao from the United Kingdom received the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2024 for their work on...

BDP Industries biodrying systems combine agitation and aeration to create an optimal end-product. With a fully enclosed system, odors and weather impacts...

Wastewater lift stations serve as the backbone of municipal sewage systems, quietly ensuring the seamless movement of wastewater from lower to higher...

Many chemicals are utilized to aid in the remediation of wastewater. These chemicals may be used for the removal of solid particles,...

In 1908, Jersey City, New Jersey, was the first city in the United States to begin routine disinfection of community drinking water....

The overall wastewater treatment process is complex, and each step is integral to ensuring water is properly purified. Blower air is an...

Esmil Corp., a leader in advanced sludge dewatering solutions, proudly offers the MDQ-500 Multi-Disk Screw Press, the largest and most powerful sludge...

There are many things that can distract us at work and in life in general. Family circumstances, financial struggles and medical issues...

Problem: The Stavnsholt Wastewater Treatment Plant in Denmark experienced odors that generated complaints from resident. Ferric chloride addiction reduced the hydrogen sulfide...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently announced $9 million in research grants to assess the environmental and health impact of antimicrobial resistance...

Biosolids dryers reduce the volume and weight of sludge by removing water content, thereby lowering disposal costs and simplifying handling. These dryers...

Welcome back to TPO magazine's Exam Study Guide Series, which offers a pair of water/wastewater study questions with in-depth explanations of the answers. Last time, we...

What is the term for activated sludge that is collected in the secondary clarifier and then sent to the aeration basin? The...

Daisy Brand, a renowned dairy manufacturer, operates a production facility in Wooster, Ohio, that generates substantial volumes of wastewater sludge as a...

The past few years have brought a sea change in our cultural conversation about sexual harassment. Ever since the beginning of the #MeToo...

Problem: The team at a wastewater treatment facility in Topeka, Kansas, sought to enhance waste activated sludge thickening after the failure of...

The subject of this article is not a “bug,” but rather a highly significant fraction of the mixed liquor which is critical...

Three years after a massive sewage spill at Los Angeles' Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant, the city has agreed to spend over $20...