by Erik Rumbaugh | May 26, 2026 | Wastewater Microbiome, Wastewater Monitoring
High microbial diversity helps biological treatment stay stable, resilient, and effective under real plant conditions. When operators understand why diversity matters—and what low diversity can signal—they can make more informed process decisions to improve treatment...
by Erik Rumbaugh | May 18, 2026 | Filamentous Bulking, Wastewater Microbiome, Wastewater Monitoring
Filamentous bulking is one of those problems every wastewater operator encounters eventually. You spot the tell‑tale signs—poor settling, rising sludge blankets, cloudy effluent—and the microscope confirms it: a filament is driving the issue. But identifying the...
by Erik Rumbaugh | May 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Small disposable transfer pipettes are preferred for MLSS samples because they make collection simple, clean, and consistent. They allow users to pull a small representative volume with minimal handling, reduce the risk of cross-contamination, and can be sealed easily...
by Erik Rumbaugh | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Even well‑run wastewater treatment systems face sudden, destabilizing events known as process shocks. These shocks disrupt biological activity, upset clarifiers, and threaten permit compliance — often with little warning. While every plant is unique, most upsets fall...
by Erik Rumbaugh | Apr 28, 2026 | Bioaugmentation, Odor Control, OIls & Grease
If you operate or maintain a wastewater collection system, you already know the “triple threat” that drives complaints and rehab budgets: odors, corrosion, and hydrogen sulfide (H2S). The trap is treating each symptom in isolation—chasing headspace readings,...
