by Clay | May 27, 2025 | Treatment Processes, Wastewater
Fat, oils, and grease, also known as FOG, if left unchecked can lead to blockages in sewers and cause serious issues to wastewater infrastructure and the environment. That’s where grease traps come in!
by Shannon Pepper | May 2, 2025 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Pollution & Water Quality, Wastewater
The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit is issued by either EPA or an authorized state to all facilities that discharge any pollutant into Waters of the United States. It is important for all operators to know the basics of what is on your...
by Clay | Apr 22, 2025 | Energy Management, Treatment Processes, Wastewater
Wastewater treatment plants consume a lot of energy. Solar power can be utilized to cut costs and reduce emissions.
by Shannon Pepper | Mar 27, 2025 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Treatment Processes, Wastewater
Overview Jar testing, also known as bench testing, is a practical method to evaluate a plant’s chemical treatment process by using site-specific wastewater and observing how it reacts with different chemicals. Chemical use is essential in wastewater treatment and...
by AJ Barney | Mar 24, 2025 | Compliance with Wastewater Regulations, Utility Management, Wastewater
Grease traps are a valuable tool that utilities and food service establishments can deploy to minimize fats, oils, and grease (FOG) in their collection systems. These devices come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but share many of the same principles to remove FOG...
by Clay | Mar 10, 2025 | Infrastructure Renewal/ Replacement, Treatment Processes, Wastewater
Wet wipes, baby wipes, why is it a bad idea to flush these so called “flushable” wipes?
