by Technical Expert | Apr 4, 2018 | Lagoons, Odor, pH, Unique Applications |
At Aquafix, our eagerness for fixing every problem in the wide world of wastewater means we encounter some of the strangest situations water can offer. In this new series, Unique Applications, we look at some of our most stand out issues and most inventive solutions....
by Technical Expert | Mar 7, 2018 | Lagoons, Sludge, Unique Applications, Wastewater |
At Aquafix, our eagerness for fixing every problem in the wide world of wastewater means we encounter some of the strangest situations water can offer. In this new series, Unique Applications, we look at some of our most stand out issues and most inventive solutions....
by Technical Expert | Feb 7, 2018 | Anaerobic, Foam, Unique Applications, Wastewater |
At Aquafix, our eagerness for fixing every problem in the wide world of wastewater means we encounter some of the strangest situations water can offer. In this new series, Unique Applications, we look at some of our most stand out issues and most inventive solutions....
by Technical Expert | Jan 31, 2018 | News, Wastewater |
New Wastewater Treatment Products for a New Year New and Improved for 2018: Boost N Lock, VitaStim Rebuild, Smart BOD, & Filament Buster At Aquafix, we’re starting 2018 off right with new wastewater treatment products and improved formulations for our customers!...
by Technical Expert | Jan 10, 2018 | Unique Situations |
LEFT: Duck weed in holding pond prior to recirculation RIGHT: Duckweed in secondary clarifiers after being recirculated from holding pond Duckweed is an invasive plant that floats on or just beneath the surface of still water and can be very difficult to get rid of....
by Technical Expert | Jan 3, 2018 | Quaternary Amines, Unique Applications, Wastewater |
At Aquafix, our eagerness for fixing every problem in the wide world of wastewater means we encounter some of the strangest situations water can offer. In this new series, Unique Applications, we look at some of our most stand out issues and most inventive solutions....
by Technical Expert | Nov 29, 2017 | Anaerobic, Filaments, Foam, Unique Applications, Wastewater |
At Aquafix, our eagerness for fixing every problem in the wide world of wastewater means we encounter some of the strangest situations water can offer. In this new series, Unique Applications, we look at some of our most stand out issues and most inventive solutions....
by Technical Expert | Nov 8, 2017 | Unique Applications, Wastewater |
At Aquafix, our eagerness for fixing every problem in the wide world of wastewater means we encounter some of the strangest situations water can offer. In this new series, Unique Applications, we look at some of our most stand out issues and most inventive solutions....
by Technical Expert | Oct 11, 2017 | Foam, Surfactants, Unique Applications |
At Aquafix, our eagerness for fixing every problem in the wide world of wastewater means we encounter some of the strangest situations water can offer. In this new series, Unique Applications, we look at some of our most stand out issues and most inventive solutions....
by Technical Expert | Jun 19, 2015 | Unique Applications |
Every year we get a few calls about a fungus in the wastewater treatment process. It happens when a wastewater plant receives high BOD operates below pH of 7 for an elongated period of time. If left untreated the fungus will get thicker and make it...
by Technical Expert | Jun 4, 2015 | Anaerobic |
The Digester Doc, a good friend of Aquafix, has been analyzing and improving anaerobic digesters for quite some time. The Digester Doc performs treatability tests and optimizes the digester’s performance to maximize digestion and biogas production while keeping...
by Technical Expert | May 4, 2015 | Odor |
Wastewater odor control products come in all different forms. There is vanilla and cherry masking agents, biocatalysts, sprayers, carbon filters, and the list can go on and on. It can be hard to tell what’s the best, but Aquafix has conducted extensive research...
by Technical Expert | Apr 27, 2015 | Unique Applications |
Tubifex worms attached to clarifier axle. The axle pictured is approximately 8″ across Red worms, blood worms, and midge flies are a normal and occasional nuisance to wastewater operators as they tend to feed off the nutrient-rich mixed liquor, but what does an...
by Technical Expert | Apr 20, 2015 | Unique Applications |
Wastewater lagoons will have high pH when algal growth is maximizing, this is due to the release of oxygen and hydroxide alkalinity when the algae consumes CO2 during photosynthesis. Every now and then pH can skyrocket when algal activity seems minimal. This is most...
by Technical Expert | Apr 13, 2015 | Grease, Unique Applications |
Every restaurant has a grease trap of some sort. It is an unpleasant contraption, but a necessity. Grease traps separate fats, oils and grease under a sink or kitchen and discharges water down into the sewer. The goal of these traps is to stop buildup and clogging...
by Technical Expert | Apr 9, 2015 | Uncategorized |
Sphaerotilus natans, more commonly known as S. natans, is a filamentous bacterium that can be found in wastewater treatment plants. It is often responsible for bulking and foaming in activated sludge. Sphaerotilus bacteria grow well under low oxygen concentrations,...
