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Why Utilities & Engineers Are Choosing MBRs Over Conventional Systems As regulations tighten and space becomes a premium asset, traditional wastewater treatment methods are being pushed to their limits. Enter Membrane Bioreactors (MBRs) — a hybrid system that combines biological…

The Tiny Workforce Keeping Your Water Clean When we think of wastewater treatment, it’s easy to picture pipes, pumps, and tanks. But the real workhorses? Bacteria. These microscopic organisms drive the biological treatment process — breaking down organic waste, neutralizing…

SVI: The Most Valuable 30 Minutes in Your Day The Sludge Volume Index (SVI) might seem simple, but it’s one of the most powerful indicators of biological system health in wastewater treatment. Done right, this 30-minute test can help you:…

Two Powerful Tools, One Critical Decision Disinfection is the final defense between your facility’s effluent and the environment — and when done right, it protects public health, ecosystems, and your permit compliance. But which method is best? Chlorination and UV…

Why Extra Water in the Wrong Place Could Be Costing You Millions Aging sewer systems weren’t built for the challenges of today: intense weather, urban expansion, and deteriorating materials. Infiltration and inflow (I&I) quietly sneak into sewer networks, adding millions…