The Science of PhosphorusDr. Rob Smith | Jan 21, 2019Nationwide, runoff from non-point sources is the largest source of nutrients, including N and P discharged to surface water. Although phosphorus is the 11th most abundant element... Read the Full Story
How to Control Denitrification Using Online SensorsDr. Rob Smith | Jan 18, 2019Nutrient removal from wastewater is an increasingly common requirement for water resource recovery facilities (WRRF) and nitrogen and phosphorus are the nutrients being targeted... Read the Full Story
Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care Products & Water TreatmentLuke Giroux & WRRF INSIGHTS Staff | Dec 12, 2018Today, scientists are detecting PPCPs in measurable quantities in surface water, marine waters, groundwater, drinking water, and in soil and sediment. But even so, the long-term... Read the Full Story
Implementation of Solids Retention Time Control in Wastewater TreatmentDr. Rob Smith | Oct 22, 2018Solids Retention Time (SRT) is a critical activated sludge design and operating parameter. The selection of an SRT has many consequences related to process performance, sludge... Read the Full Story
How to Control Activated Sludge with Online SensorsDr. Rob Smith | Oct 04, 2018The goal for domestic wastewater treatment in the 21st century should be to have a minimal carbon footprint and to be 100% self-sustainable with regards to energy, carbon, and... Read the Full Story