PFAS: Forever Chemicals, Real Problems Understand the sources, risks, and evolving technologies in the fight against forever chemicals in water...

Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria and Their Relationship with Methanogens Discouraging Their Growth For a Healthier Digesterby Dan McKeaton, Senior Researcher and Anaerobic...

2024 Inspiring Woman of WastewaterBrandi Young Position: Plant Superintendent Company: Illinois Municipality Time in the Industry: 18 Years!“I was surprised...

The Secret Life of Bugs: Suctoria The Vampire Organismby Natalie Walton, Aquafix MicroscopistSuctorians are one of the more interesting protozoa...

Filament ID and Microanalysis Techniques Webinar by Dalton McGowan and Saylor GilbertTechnical consultant Dalton McGowan and research scientist Saylor Gilbert...

Effectiveness of Qwik-Zyme D Application for Sludge Reduction in an Aerobic Digester Independent data collected and submitted by City of...

Quats: Biological Toxicity & WET Testing Failures Protecting the Environment Against Quatsby Melissa John, Aquafix Research ScientistAll of our work...

All About Essential Nutrients Complete Nitrogen Guide How It Keeps Your Plant Healthy by Saylor Gilbert, Research ScientistWelcome to the...

Microthrix Bulkingin Summer by Deborah Lee, MicrobiologistWhy do we care about Microthrix filaments? Usually, Microthrix parvicella is associated with foaming problems in...

Preempting the Unavoidable Strategies for Resilient Activated Sludge Systems Floc Focus Prevents Tipping Points by Saylor Gilbert, Research ScientistWastewater treatment...

Filamentous Foaming 101 An overview the common causes of filamentous foaming. by Melissa John, Aquafix Research Scientist Foaming is a...

2023 Inspiring Woman of WastewaterTaylor Troutman Position: Wastewater Operations Specialist Company: Pennsylvania Municipality Time in the Industry: 5 Years in...

Biocides in Wastewater Active Biomass Versus MLSS and Impacts on Nitrification With colder temperatures coming in, does increasing solids retention...

The Secret Life of Bugs: Tardigrade Is your plant a crime scene or are the tardigrades still alive?by Natalie Walton,...

Filament Takeover ofIndustrial Manufacturer We were surprised to see the reason behind a plant's bulking and settling issuesby Saylor Gilbert,...

Common Wastewater Misconceptions by Saylor Gilbert, Aquafix Research ScientistWith new knowledge, techniques, and technologies being researched and discovered, the wastewater...

Biocides in Wastewater: Impacts of the Cold by Dan McKeaton,Aquafix Laboratories Director of Wastewater EducationCold temperatures and biocides are two...

Position: Industrial Pretreatment Program Coordinator Company: Knoxville Utilities Board Time in the Industry: 19 years “Although working in this field...

Rewards and recognition for all your hard work and successes! Aquafix Laboratories is a state of the art research facility...

Position: Wastewater Plant Operator Company: Michigan municipality Time in the Industry: 24 years “I’ve found that as a wastewater plant...

Position: Water/Wastewater Operator Company: Minnesota municipality Time in the Industry: 19 years “I have found this career-broadening my mind and...

Position: Engineer Compliance Supervisor Company: Mississippi District Time in the Industry: 13 Years “I truly agree that you are only...

Position: District Operator Company: California District Time in the Industry: 6 Years “The vast collection of microorganisms that convert toxic...

Position: Operator in Charge Company: Water Essentials, LLC Time in the Industry: 26 Years “We have an ownership in our...

Membrane Bioreactors or MBRs are like sheets of fabric (membranes) that filter wastewater with the aid of suspended solids.  As...

The cold is known to bring many upsets to wastewater treatment plants, the most common being rising ammonia levels or a loss of...

Nocardia Under The Microscope The foaming filament Nocardia is a voracious eater in wastewater treatment plants. In the smallest amount,...

Winery expansion has been growing fast over the past decade, and the high demand for fermented grapes has put a...

In the summer, when the water is warm, it’s natural to have low dissolved oxygen.  For every 5 degrees F...