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 | Jul 30, 2024 | Wastewater Troubleshooting
Nitrite lock occurs when the ammonia (NH₄) doesn’t complete the full nitrification process, which typically involves the following steps: Ammonia Oxidation (NH₄ → NO₂): Ammonia is oxidized to nitrite by ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AOB). Nitrite Oxidation (NO₂ →...
