What Is Water Management?
About 71% of the Earth’s surface is covered in water. Of that, 96.5% is seawater from the ocean. That only leaves about 3.5% fresh water. But not all fresh […]
BABA-Compliant Wastewater Treatment Systems and Equipment
The Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act is a domestic preference law and part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. It requires federal award recipients to use U.S.-made products […]
How to Get an Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit
With almost 11,000 facilities illegally releasing industrial discharge into nearby water supplies or exceeding stated limits, improving wastewater management is critical. Industrial wastewater permits are one way to preserve your local […]
How to Be BABA Compliant
Infrastructure projects have often tried to use made-in-America products to promote local jobs and ensure higher-quality products. Recent legislation has made this philosophy a requirement for federally funded projects. […]
How to Reduce COD in Wastewater
How to Reduce COD in Wastewater Chemical oxygen demand is one indicator of wastewater quality. It’s an essential measurement for anyone working in industrial wastewater processing — without […]
What Is BABA Compliance?
Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act requires all infrastructure projects that receive funding directly from the federal government to use building materials made in the United States. It is […]
How Does Wastewater Sludge Treatment Work
Wastewater contains organic and inorganic materials, chemicals, plant nutrients and even pathogens. These components can be toxic to humans and the environment, which is why wastewater treatment is important. […]
Why Aeration Diffuser Quality Matters
Diffused aeration systems are a vital component of wastewater treatment facilities. They improve water quality by introducing oxygen into the wastewater, allowing anaerobic bacteria to digest particles suspended in […]
How to Reduce Chemicals and Contaminants in Wastewater
Treatment plants must treat municipal, commercial and industrial wastewater to release clean, healthy water into the environment and surrounding communities. Wastewater contains high amounts of contaminants, human waste, toxic […]
How to Meet Wastewater Regulations
Table of Contents Importance of Meeting Wastewater Regulations How to Meet Wastewater Regulations Meet Wastewater Regulations With Quality Equipment Industrial treatment plants must meet local, state and […]
How to Reduce Total Suspended Solids From Wastewater
Table of Contents Importance of Removing Total Suspended Solids How to Reduce Total Suspended Solids From Wastewater TSS Removal Calculation Reduce TSS With High-Quality Aeration Equipment Reducing […]
How to Lower and Raise BOD in Wastewater
Table Of Contents Importance of Proper BOD and COD What Causes High BOD in Wastewater? How to Lower BOD in Wastewater BOD Removal Calculation How to Reduce COD […]
How to Avoid an EPA Wastewater Violation
Table of contents THE EPA AND THE CLEAN WATER ACT COMMON COMPLIANCE ISSUES COMPLIANCE TIPS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT EXAMPLE OF AN EPA VIOLATION HOW TO REPORT EPA VIOLATIONS […]
How to Manage Surface Area Loading Rate in Wastewater Treatment
Table Of Contents What Is a Surface Area Loading Rate? What Is a Solid Loading Rate? MBBRs and Surface Area Loading Rates Why Choose SSI Aeration MBBR Systems? […]
Types of Autotrophs
Types of Autotrophs People familiar with autotrophs know just how crucial they are in the food chain. As food chain producers, autotrophs create their own energy and nutrients through […]
How to Manage Hazardous Waste in Wastewater Treatment
Hazardous waste management is a critical part of industrial wastewater treatment. A hazardous wastewater treatment plant extracts usable water from industrial waste, making the water safe to reuse or […]
Tips for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
Tips for Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Operating a wastewater treatment plant comes with many critical responsibilities. Between executing multiple water treatment steps, maintaining equipment, preparing for hazards and emergencies, […]
What Is the Best Process for Treating Wastewater in Every Industry?
What Is the Best Process for Treating Wastewater in Every Industry? Facilities like food and beverage and chemical and textile manufacturing rely on water for their operations. Whether iron […]
What Is Wastewater Treatment and How Does It Work?
Table Of Contents How Is Wastewater Formed? Why Treat Wastewater? Who Is Responsible for Treating Wastewater? Effects of Wastewater Pollutants How Does Wastewater Treatment Work? Types of Wastewater […]
Rubber Diffuser Membranes vs. Ceramic Diffusers
Supplying oxygen for aeration treatment processes is the single biggest energy use at any wastewater treatment plant. Typically, according to the EPA, supplying oxygen for aeration makes up 50% […]