by Erik Rumbaugh | Dec 19, 2024 | Whitepaper
Pharmaceuticals consist of many recalcitrant compounds that are not readily biodegradable and, in some cases, inhibitory to wastewater treatment systems. While we often hear about forever chemicals such as PFAS, many common pharmaceuticals also can have a negative...
by Erik Rumbaugh | Dec 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
For aerobic wastewater treatment systems, maintaining Dissolved Oxygen levels is key to efficient treatment. Operating a combination of blowers or surface aerators represents a significant use of energy/utility costs. Picking the correct aeration system and placement...
by Erik Rumbaugh | Dec 6, 2024 | Biological Nutrient Removal
Simultaneous Nitrification-Denitrification (SNdN) is an advanced process used in wastewater treatment to remove nitrogen compounds. Here’s a detailed look at how it works: Process Overview: Nitrification: This involves the biological oxidation of ammonia (NH₃)...
by Erik Rumbaugh | Nov 21, 2024 | Filamentous Bulking
Wastewater bacteria growing in long chains of cells with high surface area are termed filamentous organisms. When you mention filamentous bacteria to most operators, the discussion usually focuses on the problem of filamentous bulking where the filaments interfere...
by Erik Rumbaugh | Nov 5, 2024 | Biological Nutrient Removal
Phosphate Accumulating Organisms (PAO) and Glycogen Accumulating Organisms (GAO) are two types of bacteria that play crucial roles in the enhanced biological phosphorus removal (EBPR) process in wastewater treatment. PAOs are responsible for the uptake and storage of...
