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Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Treatment in Wastewater Systems: Part 2
A Focus on Anaerobic Treatment There are two 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…
Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Treatment in Wastewater Systems: Part 1
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….
Threats of Nutrient Deficiency in Biological Wastewater Treatment Systems
Nitrogen and phosphorus are critical nutrients in biological wastewater treatment. Bacteria utilize nitrogen (in the form of ammonia) and phosphorus (in the form of orthophosphate) to generate new cells, which consist of ~8-12% nitrogen and ~1-2% phosphorus by weight….
Removal of Resin Acids from Wastewater Improved through Addition of Multiple Bioaugmentation Products
The Treatability Lab is always interested in investigating new applications and expanding the knowledge on the capabilities of EBS’s current bioaugmentation products. Recently, there has been an interest in the ability of these products to help treat wastewaters with…
Free vs Bound Chemical Analysis
The recycle of healthy biological solids is essential to the performance of activated sludge systems. Along with concentrated biomass, inhibitory and toxic chemicals that can cause whole effluent toxicity (WET) testing failures or treatment deficiencies may be…
The Hidden Cost of Poor Primary Clarification
Primary clarifier performance is often overlooked. When TSS and BOD removal are adequate in a wastewater treatment system, then what’s the problem with an inefficient primary clarifier? One of it’s most significant – and costly – impacts is rarely quantified:…
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How Can EBS NitriFire Stabilize Nitrification Rates in the Winter?
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…
Environmental Business Specialists, LLC Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Christina Dietzen Environmental Business Specialists, LLC dietzen@ebsbiowizard.com Environmental Business Specialists, LLC Earns USDA Certified Biobased Product Label Mandeville, LA. Environmental Business Specialists, LLC…
Utilizing Bioaugmentation to Degrade Black Liquor Spills
In the Kraft paper-making process white liquor, which is NaOH (sodium hydroxide) and Na2S (sodium sulfide), is used to “cook” wood chips in a piece of equipment known as the digester. In the digester, the wood chips are “cooked” using high temperature and pressure in…
Flow Cytometry in Wastewater Treatment
Flow cytometry is a laser-based technology that rapidly analyzes a single cell or particle of interest using fluorescent nucleic acid stains. This powerful tool has been used in the medical field for decades to help advance the understanding of immunology, virology,…
The Importance of Primary Clarification
The importance of Primary Clarification and how it can impact Effluent BOD.
Storm Preparedness and Recovery Plan
High winds and rain from hurricanes have the potential to damage wastewater treatment facilities leading to long, unplanned outages. As we are in the midst of another hurricane season, it is essential for wastewater management teams to take appropriate measures to…