by Julia Nielsen | Mar 4, 2019 | Bioaugmentation, Compliance, Fatberg, Hydrogen Sulfide, Lift Station Odor Control, Polymer Blend Treatment, Sewer System, Sludge, Sludge Dewatering, Uncategorized, Wastewater Collection System, Wastewater Enzymes, Wastewater Treatment
Since the massive fatberg found in Wales took the mainstream media by storm, the topic has been making the rounds on the blogosphere – ours included. FOG and other things dumped down the sink or toilet result in the accumulation of sludge, which then backs up in the...
by Julia Nielsen | Feb 25, 2019 | Blog, Compliance, Sewer System, Wastewater Treatment, Water Treatment Plants
As all water operators know, the use of coagulants is the first step of water treatment, and among chemicals used is ferric chloride (Iron III). It’s the coagulant of choice used in many sanitary wastewater treatment programs, industrial applications, and drinking...
by Julia Nielsen | Nov 28, 2018 | Aerobic Digestion, Bioaugmentation, Blog, Compliance, Microbiology, Microorganisms, Sludge, Wastewater Bacillus Bacteria, Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater bioaugmentation, having been around for decades, is a way to improve the reduction of organic solids and odors. Advancements in environmental biotechnology allow for designing of better, more effective products. The result is the introduction of ATS Innova...
by Julia Nielsen | Oct 17, 2018 | Algal Blooms, Blog, Compliance, Flooding Hazards, Phosphate Removal, Polymer Blend Treatment, Polymer Blends, Sludge Dewatering, Wastewater Bacillus Bacteria, Wastewater Treatment
When it comes to Mother Nature and flooding, recent history has taught us just how quickly water can overflow banks and pose major problems for wastewater and water treatment plants. With the last hurricanes, flooding has become a major concern – particularly flash...
by Julia Nielsen | Oct 2, 2018 | Aerobic Digestion, Bioaugmentation, Blog, Compliance, Microbiology, Wastewater Bacillus Bacteria, Wastewater Enzymes, Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater treatment plants have a big job to do, so ensuring the right products used is crucial. Many plants use enzymes to treat water; however, they only do part of the job. Bioaugmentation wastewater treatment proves far more superior in aiding with digestion....
by Julia Nielsen | Sep 25, 2018 | Aerobic Digestion, Bioaugmentation, Blog, Compliance, Microbiology, Sludge Dewatering, Wastewater Treatment
When it comes to oxygen, we need it to survive – that’s a given. Without it, our world would be a barren wasteland. Now picture thousands of species all co-existing with other creatures in this unique ecosystem, spewing hot life-giving chemicals like a volcano. So,...