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 | Nov 1, 2010 | Activated Sludge Systems, Aerated Stabilization Basins
In North America, there are predominantly two systems used to biologically treat industrial wastewater: the aerated stabilization basin (ASB or aerated lagoon) and the activated sludge system. These two systems have far more similarities than differences. Both pro...
