Tuesday, October 30th, 2018
Water is one of nature’s most precious resources. Groundwater is essential in sustaining plant and animal life and as a raw material for many industries. Wastewater is water that has been contaminated from human activity, environmental, or industrial processes and must be treated for reuse or safe disposal. Usually determined alongside chemical oxygen demand (COD) […]
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Tuesday, September 18th, 2018
One of this planet’s most important resources is its groundwater. Groundwater is naturally filtered through the soil to sift out particulate matter, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Groundwater should look clean and clear, the way you would imagine a fast-moving stream to look. It is stored in massive natural aquifers. The USGS estimates that […]
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Tuesday, September 11th, 2018
Tertiary water treatment is the final stage of the multi-stage wastewater cleaning process. This third stage of treatment removes inorganic compounds, bacteria, viruses, and parasites. Removing these harmful substances makes the treated water safe to reuse, recycle, or release into the environment. To find out how tertiary sewage treatment works, take a look at this […]
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Tuesday, August 21st, 2018
Sewage disposal is one of the most ecologically important processes in the United States. The health of individuals and the environment depend on safe and effective ways to treat and dispose of this waste. For decades, the focus has been on treating wastewater to control types of waterborne diseases and finding safe ways to incorporate the […]
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Tuesday, August 7th, 2018
Wastewater and sewage treatment plants are responsible for processing approximately 34 gallons of wastewater in the United States each day. Wastewater treatment plant power consumption can range anywhere from 50k BTU/gallon each day to less than 5k, depending on the types of water treatment plants in question. Several different types of sewage treatment plants are […]
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