by Erik Rumbaugh | Apr 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
When running Microbial Community Analysis tests wastewater treatment systems some organisms are seen at very high frequencies. Among them most interesting genera is Paracoccus. We see this organism in municipal, pulp & paper, food processing, and even...
by Erik Rumbaugh | Apr 13, 2025 | Biomass Optimization, Wastewater Microbiome, Wastewater Monitoring, Wastewater Testing, Wastewater Troubleshooting
Biological wastewater treatment units contain an ecosystem where diverse organisms collaborate to treat the wastewater. These microbial communities play essential roles in removing pollutants, recycling nutrients, and maintaining water quality. While there are...
by Erik Rumbaugh | Apr 7, 2025 | Uncategorized, Wastewater Microbiome, Wastewater Organisms
Biological wastewater relies on multiple microbial communities working together to break down pollutants and recycle nutrients. Among these microbial interactions, syntrophic relationships stand out as a cornerstone of efficient wastewater management. To understand a...
by Erik Rumbaugh | Apr 3, 2025 | Anaerobic digester, Wastewater Troubleshooting
Sulfides are primarily produced through the activity of sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB). These microorganisms use sulfate as an electron acceptor, generating hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) as a byproduct. While this process is natural, the accumulation of sulfides can have...
by Erik Rumbaugh | Mar 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Wastewater treatment is a carefully orchestrated process where microbial communities play a critical role in transforming harmful compounds into less hazardous forms. Among these transformations, nitrification—a two-step aerobic process—stands as a cornerstone of...
