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Optimizing Anaerobic Digesters: Evaluating Performance and Ensuring Biological Vitality

by Erik Rumbaugh | Aug 24, 2025 | Anaerobic digester, Biomass Optimization, Wastewater Testing, Wastewater Troubleshooting

Anaerobic digesters are marvels of sustainable technology, transforming organic waste—like manure, food scraps, and sewage—into renewable energy in the form of biogas while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. At their core, these systems rely on a complex community of...

The Battle Against Resistant Bacterial Biofilms in Cooling Towers

by Erik Rumbaugh | Aug 19, 2025 | Biofilms

Pseudomonas bacteria are proving to be formidable opponents in industrial cooling towers, rapidly developing resistance to glutaraldehyde biocides that were once highly effective. Here’s what’s happening: The Challenge: Pseudomonas species possess...

Summer Challenges for Wastewater Treatment Operators: Navigating the Heat

by Erik Rumbaugh | Aug 12, 2025 | Biological Nutrient Removal, Filamentous Bulking

As the summer months continue, wastewater treatment plants face a surge in operational hurdles. Higher temperatures not only accelerate biological processes but also exacerbate issues like reduced oxygen levels and microbial imbalances. For operators, this means...

Maximizing Wastewater Intelligence: How Oxygen Uptake Rates Elevate Plant Operations

by Erik Rumbaugh | Aug 6, 2025 | Wastewater Monitoring, Wastewater Procedure, Wastewater Troubleshooting

🧠 When biomass whispers, OUR listens. Oxygen Uptake Rate (OUR) is the microbial pulse check every operator should have in their back pocket. Measured with a simple dissolved oxygen (D.O.) meter in a BOD bottle, OUR reveals how actively the biological community is...

Enhancing Aquaculture Efficiency with AB PALU – Aster Bio’s Multiple Enzyme Blend

by Erik Rumbaugh | Jul 30, 2025 | Whitepaper

Executive Summary Aquaculture is rapidly evolving to meet global protein demands while minimizing environmental impact. This whitepaper explores the integration of AB PALU – a targeted multi-enzyme blend produced by aseptic fermentation of Bacillus subtilis.  AB...
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