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Interested in all things wastewater treatment? Our experts will fill you in on what you need to know with these articles below.

 
February 26, 2026
How Temperature Influences Dissolved Oxygen and Biological Activity in Wastewater Treatment Systems
For anyone who has spent time learning about, designing or even operating a wastewater treatment plant, each will have a “go to” book or resource as...
January 22, 2026
Case Study: The Importance of Proper Mixing in the Coagulation and Flocculation Stages
The coagulation and flocculation stages enable wastewater to be treated. However, to achieve the desired performance, the coagulant and polymer must be added to the water...
December 18, 2025
Aerobic, Anaerobic and Anoxic… How to Differentiate Between These Terms?
Within a wastewater system, a biological treatment can be essential to achieve water that meets quality standards. However, it can only be effective if the preferred...
November 20, 2025
Defoamer Series Part 2 – The Proper Set-Up of a Defoamer Application: A Few Topics Worthy of Consideration
Foam, while appearing innocuous, can significantly disrupt industrial processes, impacting efficiency, product quality, and equipment lifespan. The selection and application of a defoamer is not merely...
October 24, 2025
Methanogenic Potential
The methanogenic power or potential (MP) of organic matter refers to its capacity to produce methane (CH₄) when treated by biomethanization. Biomethanization is the transformation of...
September 25, 2025
Defoamer Series – How foams are generated and the additives that break them down.
Very simply put, foam is formed by the entrapment or encapsulation of air, or a gas, in a surface stable film of water.  As a rule,...