Archives for: April 17th, 2018

Common Impurities in Water

Written by AOS Treatment Solutions on April 17, 2018
what are impurities in water

Water is the world’s most precious resource. However, it is not exempt from certain impurities that can severely affect clean consumption. These impurities include dust, fine sand, clay, dirt, and biological contaminants. Pure water is tasteless, colorless and odorless, but Read More

How Does an Oil Water Separator Work?

Written by AOS Treatment Solutions on April 10, 2018
oil water separator wastewater

Oil and water don't mix, right? Technically, yes, but things get a little foggier in an industrial wastewater treatment plant. While oil will rise to the top if you pour it into a glass of water, removing oil from wastewater Read More

A Complete Guide to Types of Screening in Wastewater Treatment

Written by AOS Treatment Solutions on March 20, 2018
types of screening in wastewater treatment

  A necessary part of all municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants, wastewater screening retains solids found in the wastewater. These solids must be removed at the very beginning of the water treatment process, as these solids could make the Read More

What Is a Sludge Dewatering Screw Press?

Written by AOS Treatment Solutions on March 13, 2018
sludge dewatering screw press

Water and wastewater treatment have many components. One of these is the sludge dewatering screw process. Here's how it works and why it is a useful solution to minimizing waste. What Is a Screw Press for Sludge Dewatering? In simple Read More