Nutrient recovery from biosolids is moving from a niche sustainability concept toward a practical component of modern wastewater management. Treatment agencies…
A safe water or wastewater utility depends on more than written procedures, required personal protective equipment, and annual training. It depends on daily…
Clean water protection in Southern California depends on a network of agencies, permit holders, scientists, operators, engineers, and community stakeholders.…
Online process analyzers provide continuous insight into treatment performance. Measurements from pH, dissolved oxygen, ammonia, nitrate, chlorine, turbidity,…
Aeration is often the largest energy consumer in a biological wastewater treatment plant. Blowers must deliver enough oxygen to support microorganisms,…
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, are changing how utilities evaluate wastewater residuals. These persistent chemicals can move…
A well-organized facility tour can turn an unfamiliar water or wastewater site into a place of learning, collaboration, and public confidence. Treatment…
Small wastewater facilities often face the same treatment objectives as large plants, but with fewer operators, tighter budgets, and less room for process…
Groundwater recharge using treated municipal wastewater can expand local water supplies, improve drought resilience, and support long-term basin management. In…