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 | 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 | 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...