Position: Engineer Compliance Supervisor Company: Mississippi District Time in the Industry: 13 Years “I truly agree that you are only as good as the staff you have working for you. Take care of them, because in the end they end up taking care of you.” What thing...
Position: District Operator Company: California District Time in the Industry: 6 Years “The vast collection of microorganisms that convert toxic compounds in wastewater into clean safe water has gripped me and driven me to pursue my career.” What does a typical day...
Qwik-Zyme L Study by Justin Hall of UW-Steven’s Point. Monitoring the effectiveness of fatty acid removal in wastewater with and without the addition of the Qwik-Zyme L biocatalyst that targets wastewater grease. Summary The presence of fats, oils, and...
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....
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....
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....
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!...
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....
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....
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....
The cold is known to bring many upsets to wastewater treatment plants, the most common being rising ammonia levels or a loss of nitrification. Nitrifying bacteria have a thin cell wall, thus making them more susceptible to toxicity. The cold weather only makes this...
The foaming filament Nocardia is a voracious eater in wastewater treatment plants. In the smallest amount, Nocardia can be beneficial to a WWTP by aiding to lower BOD. When customers call with Nocardia, they will comment on their low effluent BOD. Small amounts of...
Winery expansion has been growing fast over the past decade, and the high demand for fermented grapes has put a toll on winery wastewater treatment. Their treatment plants already have trouble keeping a stable operation as their load variability changes so often,...
In the summer, when the water is warm, it’s natural to have low dissolved oxygen. For every 5 degrees F warmer, the bacteria activity doubles. When the bacterial activity rises, so does the oxygen demand. When this happens the plants can get low DO filaments that...
What is causing foaming, filaments and BOD violations in your wastewater treatment plant? Knowing your 30 minute settling may tell. The cause of different types of settling will vary and understanding settling will give you more insight on the issues occurring in...
en Español In the winter when wastewater temperatures are between 50-65°F (10-18°C), fat, oil, and grease are broken down incompletely to form long chain fatty acids such as Oleic acid. Oleic acid is taken up by the filamentous bacterium Microthrix Parvicella which...
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