by ebs | Jan 11, 2022 | Cold weather
Being proactive during cold weather can noticeably reduce wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) upsets. A reduction in temperature can cause a well-running WWTP to have issues almost overnight. Bacteria do not remove BOD or reproduce as effectively during the colder...
by ebs | Dec 10, 2021 | Flow Cytometry
A NEW TAKE ON AN OLD MEASUREMENT At Environmental Business Specialists LLC (EBS), we continually search for ways to enhance our laboratory tests to not only suit our diverse client needs but to provide them with more accurate and timely results which they can use to...
by ebs | Nov 15, 2021 | Training
EBS believes that monitoring the microbiology (biomass) of your activated sludge system or aerated stabilization basin (ASB) is just as critical as any other test such as pH, nutrients, total suspended solids (TSS), or chemical oxygen demand (COD). Often, the bacteria...
by ebs | Nov 15, 2021 | Micro, The Eight Growth Pressures of Wastewater
An EBS microbiologist presented at the Gainey’s Concrete Products Wastewater Conference focusing on the importance of the 8 Growth Pressures and their impact on the microorganisms in wastewater treatment. She also spoke about the value of interpreting laboratory...
by ebs | Nov 15, 2021 | Aerated Stabilization Basins
A Focus on Aerobic Treatment in Aerated Stabilization Basins (ASBs) There are 2 major types of systems used for wastewater treatment: aerobic and anaerobic systems. Each has different uses along with pros and cons. This particular article focuses on aerobic treatment....
