Wastewater treatment plants consume substantial energy for aeration, pumping, dewatering and heating. Anaerobic digesters can offset part of that demand by…
As Australia looks for dependable water supplies, treated wastewater is moving from a disposal challenge to a valuable resource. Reclaimed water can support…
Water reuse distribution systems are becoming a practical part of urban water security. Recycled water may serve parks, industrial sites, construction…
Manholes are small structures with a large influence on urban sewer performance. They provide access for inspection, cleaning, flow monitoring and emergency…
Discharging treated wastewater to the sea is a tightly controlled activity involving engineering, environmental science, public health and law. A permit is…
Water and wastewater services are built on public trust, technical judgement and people who can respond when conditions change. The workforce behind those…
A conventional activated sludge plant can often achieve meaningful nitrogen and phosphorus removal without being rebuilt from the ground up. The conversion…
Phosphorus removal is a process, control and asset-management decision rather than a simple chemical purchase. The right system must meet discharge limits…
Small water and wastewater plants are expected to deliver reliable treatment with lean teams, tight budgets and little room for process drift. A well-designed…
Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) are among the most persistent causes of sewer blockages, odour complaints, pump failures, and wet-weather overflows. Once these…