Guides

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Why asset management matters for aging sewer networksSewer networks are easy to overlook until a pipe collapses, a pump station floods, or a wet-weather overflow reaches a creek. Across Australia, many systems…
Geothermal heat pumps at a wastewater treatment plantWastewater treatment plants require dependable heat for digesters, administration buildings, workshops, laboratories and process areas. At the same time, they…
Understanding Polymer Pumps in Sludge ConditioningSludge conditioning is a small process step with a large influence on wastewater treatment performance. Before dewatering, thickened sludge must be prepared so…
Managing Odours at Headworks and Grit ChambersHeadworks and grit chambers are typically the first assets visitors, neighbours and operators notice on a wastewater treatment plant site. The wet, warm,…
Building a Cross-Connection Control Program for Water UtilitiesCross-connection control sits at the intersection of public health, plumbing engineering, and operational discipline. For water utilities operating in…
Activated Carbon Filtration And Emerging Contaminant ControlWater utilities are increasingly asked to manage substances that were rarely included in routine monitoring a generation ago. Pharmaceuticals, PFAS, hormones,…
Retrofitting a Clarifier with Lamella Plates for Increased CapacityIncreasing treatment capacity does not always require a new tank, a larger site or a major change to the process train. For many water and wastewater…
Understanding the fundamentals of sedimentation basin designSedimentation is one of the oldest and most dependable separation processes in water and wastewater treatment. A well-designed basin reduces suspended solids…
Calibrating Chlorine Residual Analyzers in Distribution NetworksAccurate chlorine residual readings sit at the heart of any compliant water distribution network. In Australia, where utilities such as Sydney Water, Melbourne…
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