Tag: municipal decision-makers

Tighter permits and higher public scrutiny mean controlling nitrogen and phosphorus is a front-line operational issue for many utilities. This guide to nutrient removal wastewater gives municipal decision makers, plant designers, and operators straight answers on selecting, sizing, operating, and monitoring nitrogen and phosphorus control options, and when recovery makes sense. Expect engineering setpoints, performance […]

Wastewater Aeration Systems: Improving Treatment Efficiency Article Overview Article Type: How-To Guide Primary Goal: Give municipal decision makers, plant designers, and operators a practical, technically rigorous roadmap for selecting, designing, operating, retrofitting, and maintaining aeration system wastewater installations to maximize treatment performance and minimize energy and lifecycle costs. Who is the reader: Municipal utility managers, […]

The authoritative resource for consulting engineers, utility managers, and municipal decision-makers tracking Kentucky’s wastewater infrastructure landscape. 1. Introduction Kentucky’s wastewater infrastructure represents a complex dichotomy between the advanced, high-capacity systems of the “Golden Triangle” (Louisville, Lexington, and Northern Kentucky) and the decentralized challenges of the Appalachian and rural western regions. The Commonwealth manages a robust […]

PFAS Sources in Water: Understanding the Risks and Solutions Introduction Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have emerged as one of the most critical environmental challenges of our time, particularly concerning water quality. As a senior environmental engineer with extensive field experience, I’ve witnessed the profound impacts that PFAS contamination can have on ecosystems and public […]