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Answered by CommanderKody (340 pts) 1 day Ago

Mixer in aeration tank

I’d like any feedback you might have on the operation of bottom mixers in an aeration tank. In a 2700-PE wastewater treatment plant, the bottom mixer runs continuously. I would like to know if this is normal or if there is a more efficient way to operate it for a better operation of the plant

Asked by CommanderKody (340 pts) 1 day Ago

I've always backflushed sludge pumps at WWTP, do other operators practice this to prevent sludge from coning?

Asked by Koi_Kid (200 pts) 1 day Ago

Producing Nitrosomonas, Nitrobacter, and Denitrifying bacteria for personal use

Hello,

I am a koi hobbyist and we use beneficial bacteria in our ponds to make them gin clear. I was curious if I could produce my own bacteria rather than spending $100's on buying them. I assume I need to replicate the same optimal conditions for the bacteria to grow. Am...

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Answered by Tamie (36490 pts) 2 days Ago

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Answered by Tamie (36490 pts) 2 days Ago

TDH pump calculation for temporary onsite water treatment trains

Answered by Amphinitrate (660 pts) 2 days Ago

High sludge index and recirculation problem

I am operating a 1500-PE treatment plant; I performed my tests, namely V30 with 1/4 dilution and sludge weight. For sludge concentration in the aeration tank, I have 2.88 g of SS. For the return activated sludge, the concentration is 1.36 g of SS. For the V30, I get 150 ml. I usually recirculate...

Asked by Trumpton (200 pts) 3 days Ago

Wastewater sample result margin of error?

I am looking for any information to identify a best practice for sample result accuracy for both TP and TAN in final effluent wastewater.

For context our facility is striving to meet the local conservation authorities voluntary targets for TP and TAN. In one case we are 0....

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Answered by WWSteev (1140 pts) 3 days Ago

Metal drinking water reservoir

I am overseeing the establishment of a drinking water facility in my community here in France. The location chosen for the reservoir is in one of the areas first liberated during the allied landings of WWII. Some of our municipal officials are interested in the types of metal tanks that are more com...

Asked by Francis_e (200 pts) 4 days Ago

Has anyone installed the Gill wastewater sensor?

Asked by curious sewage (200 pts) 5 days Ago

How much waste water is produced in Ontario annually?

Asked by TBart4 (200 pts) 1 week Ago

Can the water collected in the bottom of a Damprid bag be used in things like irons and steam cleaners?

Answered by Pulkit sethi (2330 pts) 1 week Ago

Technology alternative to water softening

Currently we are using water softeners to reduce water scaling.The treated water contains sodium which may not be good for consumption for people having low BP.Is there any technology alternative to softeners which will reduce the scaling and at the same time don't introduce sodium in the treated wa...

Answered by swilliamsUSA (280 pts) 1 week Ago

Should we be using sludge as a fertilizer?

Should we be using sludge as fertilizer? Please explain.

Answered by swilliamsUSA (280 pts) 1 week Ago

Having problems with excessive foam in SBR and digester. Help

Have been having a problem with excessive foam in our SBR and setteability has gone from worst to even worst .Any help.

Answered by Amphinitrate (660 pts) 1 week Ago

Looking for a solution to reduce the swing on a DN 1000 check valve during overflow

In our plant we are trying to implement self-monitoring of an overflow pipe equipped with a swing check valve. We would like to fit the valve with an instrument to measure the flow rate of the discharge (measurement of height of water upstream and downstream of the valve + inclinometer).This solutio...

Answered by jake18 (280 pts) 1 week Ago

To neautralize an alkaline waste water

To neautralize an alkaline waste water what is needed

Answered by ruslam (240 pts) 2 weeks Ago

Can a drinking water source be too clean to use a conventional plant for treatment?

Pristine water source with seasonal quality fluctuations. Plan to upgrade capacity and researching all possibilities to include additional Microfloc package units and/or reverting to conventional plant set-up. Wondering if traditional flocculation/ sedimentation has limitations w...

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Answered by L23 (1420 pts) 2 weeks Ago

Total oxygen demand

In reading several works by the same author on the treatment of farm effluent, I discovered the existence of TOD, total oxygen demand. It is defined in the following way: TOD = COD + 4.5 TKN Total Kjedahl nitrogen. I have never come across this parameter in any books dealing with urban or industr...

Asked by Mayo89 (200 pts) 2 weeks Ago

How to oxidize sulphide in wastewater effluents of tanneries with hydrogen peroxide?

Hi, I have a question regarding sulphide removal from wastewater effluents of tanneries. The effluent (300 mc/d) flows in a tank, where it stays for about 14 hours. The sulphide value is very high: 610 mg/L; pH =12. I would like to use hydrogen peroxide to oxidize sulphide to sulphate; I...

Answered by Susan Dong (420 pts) 2 weeks Ago

How to treat and dispose sludge produced from chemical precipitation of heavy metals from wastewater

To remove heavy metals from industrial waste water, chemical precipitation is used. The sludge generated in primary clarifier needs to be treated an disposed of. Is the treatment train will be to use filter press and dry the sludge on sludge drying beds or is there any other process to treat this ki...

Asked by ruslam (240 pts) 2 weeks Ago

How can I treat cocoa sweatings effluents .

Hello. I had a wastewater analysis from a Cocoa Beans sweatings, The COD is 11,000 ppm but the BOD is about 1,000 ppm the pH is 4.80 and the TSS is 200 , I don' t know if a UASB will be able to treat this wastewater, Id like to Know if in real applications this technology is used to treat this type...

Answered by BioGuy (4110 pts) 3 weeks Ago

How do you identify and eliminate green algae in a water tank or pool?

Hello, A commercial client (water park-tubing) is experiencing a problem with green algae bloom during heat waves (eutrophication). They’d like to carry out analyses of the water in the tank to check for possible danger to humans. What kind of analysis would enable them to identify the type of alg...

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Answered by BioGuy (4110 pts) 3 weeks Ago

When the waste water will be install in Pearce Lane and Linden Rd. in Del Valle?

On Linden Road in Del Valle, when the City waste water will be install?

Answered by BioGuy (4110 pts) 3 weeks Ago

How can I have an effluent ph 3 in an extended aeration package plant?

The effluent ph has dropped rapidly almost overnight to 2.9. What could have possibly caused this?

Asked by frankel (640 pts) 3 weeks Ago

Frequency of D.O. monitoring in EXT. air

I have a .250 MGD EXT. air reuse plant. Running heavy approx. 5000-5500 MLSS operator is on shift only 8 hrs. per day in fluent characteristics relatively constant. D.O. avg. 2-4mg-L what is a reasonable frequency for checking the D.O. during an 8 hr. shift. Ability to change D.O...

Asked by Vijay (1300 pts) 3 weeks Ago

Will Acid hydrolysis reduce the COD ?

Will Acid hydrolysis reduce the COD. Is it an established method to reduce the COD.Are there any drawbacks in this method of water treatment ?

Answered by L23 (1420 pts) 3 weeks Ago

Ammoniacal nitrogen

I would like to know how to lower ammoniacal nitrogen in a 2-cell aerated pond.

Answered by L23 (1420 pts) 3 weeks Ago

Flow meter with stainless steel pipe

I need to measure the flow rate of my pumps to determine wear and tear and plan refurbishments. The discharge pipes are stainless steel, and I am told that magnetic meters do not provide accurate readings when using this material. I would like to know what other option is available to me.

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Answered by WaterInfo (140 pts) 3 weeks Ago

Continuous chrome monitoring

I am looking for anyone with direct experience of chromium-6 monitoring and analysis for an industrial wastewater application.xThanks in advance.

Answered by Rickyrt (240 pts) 3 weeks Ago

Septic tanks below sea level

Hi All, I have a coastal project where the sea level at high tide rises just below ground level; permeates easily through porous rock.I need to install a septic tank, but the whole tank would be below sea level at high tide. Does anyone know what the normal solution is here, firstly to stop backflow...

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