by Christina Dietzen | Dec 18, 2024 | Activated Sludge Systems, Advanced Analytical Lab, Aerated Stabilization Basins, Bioaugmentation, Cold weather, Featured, Inhibition, Nitrification, Weather
Winter’s colder temperatures bring a host of operational challenges for wastewater treatment facilities, particularly in the biological nitrification process. This crucial process is responsible for converting ammonia into nitrate and can be significantly...
by ebs | Nov 13, 2024 | Cold weather, Nitrification
When temperatures drop, wastewater systems that typically run smoothly in warm weather can quickly unravel into compliance issues. Cold weather significantly slows biological activity—especially in nitrifying bacteria (nitrifiers), which are essential for carrying out...
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...
