Entries Tagged Biosolids

In the era of flushable wipes and a thousand disposal products, solids continue to be a battle for wastewater systems. Even as...

You may have heard of Leonard Whitt.He’s famous for finding and returning valuable objects like wedding rings he spots in the biosolids...

Managing biosolids in wastewater treatment applications requires specialized equipment to handle materials that are often viscous, abrasive and odorous. This includes positive displacement...

As U.S. utilities face rising disposal costs, regulatory tightening, and increased pressure to “Buy American,” many wastewater operators are rethinking how they...

The wastewater treatment facility in Suffern, New York, had an aging dewatering technology that was producing low-discharge cake solids. The facility staff invited...

Prime Solution engineers from an operator's perspective — simple is better. Over the years, sludge dewatering requirements have changed along with sludge processes. Prime...

The BDP gravity belt thickener is a cost-effective and efficient machine for thickening applications. BDP was one of the first companies to develop a...

With rising costs and tighter regulations, land applying biosolids is no longer the simple solution it once was. Why land application is becoming...

Commencing operations in May of 1994, the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District's (LVMWD) Rancho Las Virgenes compost facility is distinguished by its...

The Grand Rapids Wastewater Treatment Facility is located in west-central Michigan. It serves approximately 265,000 people and treats on average 61.5 million gallons...

If you’ve ever wanted to see a boot go through a twin-shaft grinder, check out this video. In fact, nine tough waste items...

Transporting dewatered biosolids (cake) is a considerable challenge that can become quite frustrating over time. Two common transfer methods are progressive cavity pumps...

Paul Olson has a knack for wastewater treatment.“I’m good at recognizing signs and symptoms, and how to correct them,” he says. With...

Roy Bradley isn’t one to coast on the job. He comes to work determined to make himself and his treatment plant better....