by Erik Rumbaugh | Feb 26, 2025 | Filamentous Bulking, Uncategorized, Wastewater Troubleshooting
When it comes to wastewater treatment, filamentous bacteria often get a bad rap. However, these microorganisms play a crucial role in the treatment process, especially when present in moderate numbers. Let’s dive into how filamentous bacteria contribute to...
by Erik Rumbaugh | Feb 12, 2025 | Biomass Optimization, Filamentous Bulking, Sludge
In wastewater treatment plants, biomass solids is a byproduct of the treatment process. It consists of a mixture of organic and inorganic materials, microorganisms, and bound water. Over time, sludge can age and transform into what is known as “old...
by Erik Rumbaugh | Feb 3, 2025 | Uncategorized, Wastewater Troubleshooting, Whitepaper
Surfactants, or surface-active agents, are among the most common chemcials used in both households and industrial facilities. Found in everything from personal care products to industrial cleaners, these chemical compounds reduce surface tension between two...
by Erik Rumbaugh | Jan 23, 2025 | Biomass Optimization, Postbiotics
You have probably read about probiotics (bioaugmentation) and prebiotics being used in wastewater treatment, postbiotics are another less talked about potential tool available for optimizing your biomass performance. Postbiotics application in wastewater treatment is...
by Erik Rumbaugh | Jan 19, 2025 | Wastewater Microbiome, Wastewater Organisms, Whitepaper
In the world of microbiology, understanding the relationship between genotype and phenotype is crucial for advancing wastewater treatment technologies. Bacterial gene expression plays a pivotal role in this dynamic, influencing how genetic information translates into...
