Tag: Wastewater Treatment Plant

In wastewater treatment, bar screens play a pivotal role in protecting essential processing equipment from damage and obstruction by efficiently filtering out large solids from the wastewater stream. These devices, typically installed at the headworks of a treatment plant, are the first line of defense, ensuring that subsequent processes can operate smoothly and effectively. As […]

Preliminary wastewater treatment is a critical first step in the water treatment process, designed to prepare the inflow for subsequent treatment stages. This stage involves the removal of coarse solids and other large materials that could potentially cause damage to pumps and other treatment equipment. DDoing so helps protect the intricate processes that follow, such […]

Wastewater treatment is an essential process for maintaining environmental health and public hygiene. It involves removing contaminants from industrial and municipal wastewater, ensuring that the water is clean enough to be released back into the environment or reused. The treatment of wastewater is a complex process that begins with preliminary steps to remove large waste […]

Top 20 AWWA-WEF Books 1. Public Health Effects of Disasters (2021) – Guidance on protecting public health during and after natural disasters, chemical spills and other emergencies that disrupt water and wastewater infrastructure. 2. Activated Sludge and Nutrient Removal (2022) – Provides updated technical details on activated sludge processes, nitrogen and phosphorus removal, troubleshooting guidance, […]

Global engineering and consulting firm Black & Veatch (B&V) announced this week that it has acquired the water business of MJ Gleeson Group, an Australian construction and civil engineering company. This strategic acquisition significantly expands B&V’s water infrastructure capabilities and strengthens its presence across the Asia-Pacific region. MJ Gleeson’s water infrastructure division specializes in designing […]