by ebs | Nov 15, 2021 | Activated Sludge Systems, Aerated Stabilization Basins
A Focus on Anaerobic Treatment 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 anaerobic treatment. Aerobic treatment is the focus of...
by ebs | Jun 23, 2021 | Activated Sludge Systems, Featured
It is generally accepted that aerobic biological treatment systems are robust and stable to the extent that eight key growth pressures are controlled: Organic Loading (BOD or COD) Dissolved Oxygen Temperature pH Nutrients Retention Time Inhibitory or toxic compounds...
by ebs | Apr 2, 2020 | Case Study, Respirometry, Treatability
In wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), bacteria need a constant biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) loading source to sustain their population. Periods of low loading could negatively affect bacteria and lead to a low population, resulting in insufficient biological...
by ebs | Oct 24, 2019 | Respirometry, Testing, Wastewater
EBS often uses respirometry as a valuable tool when evaluating client wastewater treatment systems and programs. Respirometers are versatile instruments that allow us to assess the treatability of a wastewater sample by measuring the respiration rate of aerobic or...
by ebs | Oct 24, 2019 | Respirometry, Testing
Process Chemical Inhibition Assessment Introduction Environmental Business Specialists, LLC (EBS) was contracted to perform an inhibition assessment to determine if a test substance (TS) in the client’s wastewater would cause problems for the local publicly owned...