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Toxic Impacts: Key Chemicals That Undermine Wastewater Treatment Efficiency

by Erik Rumbaugh | Oct 14, 2025 | Wastewater Troubleshooting

We are often asked about the impact of various chemicals on wastewater treatment plants. Over the years, we have compounded a list of the primary industrial chemicals that inhibit the growth and activity of microorganisms in wastewater treatment systems, leading to a...

Preparing for Winter Wastewater Operations: The Sludge Age Balancing Act

by Erik Rumbaugh | Oct 12, 2025 | Uncategorized

As temperatures drop, wastewater treatment plants face a seasonal challenge that’s as subtle as it is critical: maintaining the delicate balance between nitrifying bacteria and filamentous organisms. Winter operations demand longer sludge ages to support...

The Impact of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QACs) on Wastewater Biomass and the Role of Biochemistry in Managing QAC Degradation and Toxicity

by Erik Rumbaugh | Oct 6, 2025 | Uncategorized

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QACs) are commonly found in disinfectants, detergents, and personal care products. Their extensive use has led to increased concentrations in wastewater. To better understand how this impacts biological wastewater treatment, let’s...

Bridging the Gap: How Polyvalent Cations Strengthen Wastewater Treatment

by Erik Rumbaugh | Sep 26, 2025 | Biofilms, Biomass Optimization

In wastewater treatment, invisible forces shape the performance of entire systems. One of the most powerful—and often overlooked—players in this microbial drama is the polyvalent cation. These positively charged ions, like calcium (Ca²⁺), magnesium (Mg²⁺), and iron...

Why Wastewater Turns Septic—and What It Means for Treatment Plants

by Erik Rumbaugh | Sep 16, 2025 | Uncategorized

Wastewater treatment is a complex process that relies on a delicate balance of physical, chemical, and biological factors. At the heart of most conventional wastewater treatment plants are microorganisms that break down organic waste. However, when this balance is...
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  • Toxic Impacts: Key Chemicals That Undermine Wastewater Treatment Efficiency
  • Preparing for Winter Wastewater Operations: The Sludge Age Balancing Act
  • The Impact of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds (QACs) on Wastewater Biomass and the Role of Biochemistry in Managing QAC Degradation and Toxicity
  • Bridging the Gap: How Polyvalent Cations Strengthen Wastewater Treatment
  • Why Wastewater Turns Septic—and What It Means for Treatment Plants

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