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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…

Your Drinking Water Is Under Threat—Long Before It Reaches the Tap Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are no longer just a summer nuisance — they’re a major threat to water quality, public health, and utility operations. Fueled by nutrient pollution, heat,…

Don’t Wait for the Break: Prevention Is Your Best Investment If you’re only fixing equipment when it fails, you’re not managing a water system — you’re managing chaos. Reactive maintenance may seem cost-effective in the moment, but in reality, it…

Don’t Let Stormwater Compliance Slip Through the Cracks Stormwater management isn’t optional — it’s a regulatory requirement that protects water quality, public health, and your reputation. But far too many facilities fall into avoidable traps: generic plans, forgotten BMPs, and…

From Clipboards to Cloud: The New Era of Water System Management In today’s regulatory and resource-tight environment, water operators are under increasing pressure to deliver safe, reliable service with fewer staff, tighter budgets, and rising compliance expectations. Enter SCADA (Supervisory…