by Erik Rumbaugh | Feb 10, 2026 | Bioaugmentation, Biological Nutrient Removal, Wastewater Microbiome, Wastewater Organisms
Wastewater treatment professionals are increasingly leveraging microbial community analysis to optimize plant performance. Among the diverse microbial genera present, Paracoccus stands out for its multifaceted contributions to nitrogen and sulfur cycling, as well as...
by Erik Rumbaugh | Jul 27, 2025 | Uncategorized, Wastewater Microbiome, Wastewater Monitoring, Wastewater Testing
The Shannon Diversity Index (H’) is a widely used metric in ecology to quantify the biodiversity of a community. In the context of wastewater treatment, it measures the diversity and evenness of microbial species within the activated sludge biomass. This...
by Erik Rumbaugh | May 8, 2025 | Wastewater Microbiome, Wastewater Monitoring, Wastewater Testing
Microbial communities play a crucial role in wastewater treatment, helping break down organic pollutants, remove nutrients, and support overall ecosystem health. When analyzing these environmental cultures, researchers use molecular tools like Next-Generation...
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 | 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...
