Cell Generation Time

Bacteria are amazingly complex, even though each is comprised of only a single cell. Bacteria make up about 95 percent of all the...

Influent Wastewater Characteristics

This post will provide data/tables to give you a starting point when it comes to evaluating influent wastewater characteristics in the...

Introduction Hydrogen peroxide can be used to increase the dissolved oxygen (DO) concentration in an aerobic bioreactor, often referred...

I get asked every now and then about books I think are best for learning more about wastewater treatment. There are many, many excellent...

Sep 28, 20162 min read

Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) Testing ATP testing is an advanced analysis for thoroughly evaluating a biological treatment system. Because...

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Wastewater Temperature in the Bioreactor Operators know that when the temperature of the wastewater entering the bioreactor is too high,...

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Activated Sludge Design Parameters This is a handy chart from the well-known Metcalf & Eddy handbook (Metcalf & Eddy. Wastewater...

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Much to My Dismay! I am a strong advocate for the use and value of oxygen uptake rate (OUR) testing. I find this simple procedure to be...

Jul 3, 20163 min read

Join the IWA The International Water Association (IWA) is a water/wastewater organization I highly recommend you join. As a member you...