Tag Archives: wastewater treatment

Weirs

Posted on May 6, 2013 by

Weirs are structures consisting of an obstruction, such as a dam or bulkhead, placed across the open channel with a specially shaped opening or notch. The weir causes an increase in the water level, or head, which is measured upstream … Continue reading →

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Wastewater Disposal Problems

Posted on December 26, 2012 by

The problem of wastewater disposal developed with man’s use of water as a vehicle for carrying away the waste products of human life. With urbanization, the development of community water supplies and use of water to flush or transport wastes … Continue reading →

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Biosolids Management: Reduces Waste and Energy Usage

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

As we know here in the Commonwealth, many small municipalities are looking for ways to reduce costs in any way possible. Many water technology providers are presenting answers to reducing the cost of biosolids management and also, in many cases, … Continue reading →

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Treatment Techniques Continuing Education Class

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

On Dec. 4 and 5, DCA will host a treatment techniques class at Barren River State Resort Park. This continuing education class will cover various wastewater topics that will affect most wastewater operators in Kentucky. Topics to be discussed include: … Continue reading →

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How Are Wastewater Operators Exposed to Chemicals and Diseases?

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

When operators are working in their facility, there is the potential to be exposed to many different types of chemicals and diseases. For many years, work in the wastewater treatment field was considered the most hazardous, especially due to deaths … Continue reading →

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Are Your Household Items Making Wastewater Treatment Less Effective?

Posted on October 29, 2012 by

Recently, we posted an article that discussed the removal of pharmaceuticals and phosphorus in the treatment process. After running the article, a respected certified operator and personal friend of mine, shared her experience with treating wastes containing Triclosan. It was … Continue reading →

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Exposing Your Community to the World of Wastewater Treatment

Posted on October 26, 2012 by

If you happen to be an operator or work with an operator, then you know that the job requirements can be quite tedious and demanding. So how do you explain to someone who has no knowledge of the operation system … Continue reading →

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What Dissolved Oxygen?

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

The elevated temperatures that we have seen the last few days in the Commonwealth can cause major changes to wastewater treatment. More sludge can be wasted in summer months than winter months due to fewer microorganisms needed to treat the same amount … Continue reading →

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Inflow & Infiltration

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

One rainy day last month, a wastewater treatment plant designed for 9 million gallons per day of flow received 36 million gallons of flow in a 24-hour period. Did I mention it only rained about an inch that day? When … Continue reading →

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Phosphorus Removal at Extended Aeration Plants

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

We just got our new KPDES permit, and now I have to meet a phosphorus limit. I operate an extended aeration plant for a small town. What are we supposed to do – build a new plant? We can’t afford … Continue reading →

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