Guides

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Best practices for maintaining and calibrating online process analyzersOnline process analyzers provide continuous insight into treatment performance. Measurements from pH, dissolved oxygen, ammonia, nitrate, chlorine, turbidity,…
Smarter Aeration: Using AI To Reduce Wastewater Energy CostsAeration is often the largest energy consumer in a biological wastewater treatment plant. Blowers must deliver enough oxygen to support microorganisms,…
Building A Practical Stormwater Plan For Industrial SitesIndustrial properties can generate stormwater pollution from exposed materials, vehicle traffic, loading operations, equipment maintenance, and outdoor…
Managing PFAS in wastewater sludge operationsPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, are changing how utilities evaluate wastewater residuals. These persistent chemicals can move…
Designing Facility Tours That Build Public TrustA well-organized facility tour can turn an unfamiliar water or wastewater site into a place of learning, collaboration, and public confidence. Treatment…
A sequencing batch reactor for small-scale wastewater treatmentSmall wastewater facilities often face the same treatment objectives as large plants, but with fewer operators, tighter budgets, and less room for process…
Legal Framework for Groundwater Recharge With Recycled WaterGroundwater recharge using treated municipal wastewater can expand local water supplies, improve drought resilience, and support long-term basin management. In…
Practical Carbon Tracking for Water and Wastewater PlantsWater and wastewater treatment plants protect public health, waterways, and community resilience, yet they also consume substantial electricity, fuel, and…
Activated carbon and the next generation of water contaminantsWater and wastewater treatment is increasingly expected to address compounds that occur at very low concentrations but attract significant public, regulatory,…
How to Develop a Water Reuse Master Plan for a Municipal UtilityA water reuse master plan gives a municipal utility a practical framework for turning treated wastewater, stormwater, or other local sources into reliable…