by Erik Rumbaugh | Jan 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Lowering dissolved oxygen (DO) below 2 mg/L in aerobic wastewater treatment can reduce aeration energy costs, but it risks impairing nitrification (ammonia oxidation) and subsequent denitrification (nitrate/nitrite removal), leading to poor ammonia and total nitrogen...
by Erik Rumbaugh | Dec 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Biological wastewater treatment is fundamentally driven by microbial metabolism, where microorganisms transform pollutants into less harmful compounds. The efficiency and sustainability of these processes hinge on the selection and sequence of terminal electron...
by Erik Rumbaugh | Dec 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Cyanide is one of the most feared contaminants in the industrial world. Known primarily for its extreme toxicity to human and aquatic life, its presence in wastewater presents a significant technical and regulatory hurdle for plant operators. From mining to high-tech...
by Erik Rumbaugh | Dec 16, 2025 | Wastewater Monitoring, Wastewater Procedure, Wastewater Testing
When most people think of a wastewater treatment plant, they picture heavy machinery, massive concrete tanks, and complex piping. But the most important “technology” on-site isn’t made of steel—it’s alive. At its heart, wastewater treatment is a...
by Erik Rumbaugh | Dec 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
A diverse community of bacteria, archaea, protozoa, and fungi acts as a living, dynamic ecosystem responsible for several critical purification processes: Organic Compound Degradation: Various microbial groups specialize in breaking down different organic compounds...
