Sludge Treatment in Wastewater Management Sludge treatment is integral to wastewater management and crucial for protecting public health and the environment. As communities and industries generate wastewater, treating this water to remove contaminants before it is returned to the environment is essential. The sludge produced during treatment contains organic matter, pathogens, chemicals, and heavy metals. […]
Screening is a critical first step in the wastewater treatment process that serves to protect the rest of the system from large debris. At wastewater treatment plants, water first passes through screens to remove objects such as rags, paper, plastics, and metals. This is essential not only to prevent physical damage to downstream equipment but […]