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This article reports on the installation of an aerator manufactured by Woodward Jogger Aerator Inc. by Rochester, New York-based Diamond Packaging. The new aerator will replace another Woodward aerator that Diamond has had for 20 years. Woodward technicians will assist in disassembling the old and rebuilding the new aerator of Diamond.

Reports that Los Angeles, California-based Bert-Co. purchased a Woodward Jogger Aerator model 4658 for its plant in Pulaski, Tennessee.

Reports on the evaluation of the Superior Extended Aerobic Digester System, a miniaturized wastewater treatment plant from Advanced Wastewater Treatment System Inc., by the Civil Engineering Research Foundation. Tests to be conducted on the system.

The article outlines the crucial elements of the field testing study performed by BSIbio and the University of British Columbia wherein they used the beta protocol for standardized testing in aerobic composting facilities.

The article evaluates the NEW GEN Lagoon Biomedia aeration system offered by manufacturers Foam Design, string lights for construction by lighting manufacturer Larson Electronics, and iFD-Stator 2.0 by manufacturers NETZSCH Pumps North America.

The article reviews various aerobic systems to provide wastewater treatment alternatives which includes HUPE pipe-leaching system from Ads Pipe, suspended-aeration aerobic treatment system from Hydroaction and MicroFAST wastewater treatment systems from Biomicrobics.

The article provides a general overview of how aerobic treatment units (ATU) work. It discusses the primary objective of ATU, which is to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater, and how they convert nitrates back to nitrogen gas in a process called denitrification. The need for pumping companies to know how advanced onsite systems work to be able to evaluate whether the system is functioning correctly is emphasized.

The article offers descriptions of products for drainfield rejuvenation and septic system repair including Aerobic Treatment Units (ATU) from AeroStream, Septic-Scrub drainfield flow restorer from Arcan Enterprises, and FAST Systems ATUs from Bio-Microbics.

The article discusses the use of aerobic treatment units (ATUs) as an advanced treatment option in dealing with site and soil limitations. Suspended growth and attached growth or fixed film are the two basic configurations used by ATUs, involving fully saturated environments. An air supply maintains the desired dissolved oxygen (DO) level in suspended growth systems, while microbes attach to the surface of a submerged media where layers are formed, in attached growth processes.

The article deals with the installation of the Sludge-Hammer aerobic bacterial generator used at the Bad River Indian Reservation in Ashland, Wisconsin to pretreat the effluent before the mound in replacing the onsite systems. William Baudhuin of Baudhuin Engineering in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin designed the replacement system and specified Xypex, a concrete admixture. The technical specifications of the system are described.

The article focuses on a common question relative to the operation and maintenance of aerobic treatment units: how to deal with scum on the clarifiers. Different situations cause scum formation in the clarifier. The important points for evaluating and controlling scum in clarifiers include determining the characteristics of the scum, evaluating the use of the system, educating system users, upgrading the system with appropriate technologies, controlling solids in the system and performing the necessary maintenance.

The article focuses on the Boyd Point Wastewater Treatment Plant, the largest municipal aerated lagoon wastewater treatment plant in the U.S. The facility is operated by the Pine Bluff Wastewater Utility (PBWU) in Arkansas and is capable of serving a population of 60,000 and several industries. The modernization of the water facility by McGinnis Bros. Construction from 2004 to 2006 is detailed. The upgrading of the facility was prompted by a system load increase and frequent citizen complaints about odors emanating from the treatment plant.

The article reports on the 2016 launch of Advetec's Rapid Thermal Organic Reduction system which is an enhanced version of its high temperature aerobic digestion process.

The article provides solution to a problem on wastewater management at a supermarket chain in the states of Maine, new Hampshire, and Massachusetts which is being solved by aerobic treatment system by service providing company Clean Solution Advanced Onsite Solutions.

The article discusses the solution applied by the Jeff Wellhouse of Breezewood Properties Inc. in developing the 60-home Crestview subdivision in Greenville, Wisconsin. The site features sandy loam soils and a hilly topography, with agricultural fields surrounding the site. The onsite system's major components include an 18,000-galon one-compartment concrete trash tanks, an 8-inch plug valve, among others. Other details pertaining to the system operation, installation and maintenance are also discussed.

The article discusses rules and regulations related to the onsite installation industry in the U.S. as of 2009. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has adopted proposed revisions to the septic system code including the elimination of a requirement for certifying installers by aerobic treatment plant manufacturers. The Class H Inspection Program of Delaware requires installers to use the inspection form and guidance document.

The article evaluates the mixed-oxidant system from Miox Corp.

The article evaluates the Clari-DAF waterwaste management system from Leopold Co.

The article deals with regulations governing onsite installation in the U.S. as of July 2008. Maryland passed a law requiring Queen Anne's County homeowners to have their septic tanks pumped-out every five years and install nitrogen removal systems for new homes built near Chesapeake Bay. California's Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board has amended its septic code. Loudon County officials in Virginia have considered placing a ban on aerobic treatment units (ATU).

The article reports that the National Association of Wastewater Transporters Inc. (NAWT) will sponsor Pumper & Cleaner Education Day Seminar, which will be held from February 25-26, 2008, in Louisville, Kentucky. The sewage industry urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to use Responsible Management Entities instead of utilities. Pumpers are briefed on aerobic treatment units (ATUs), including their operation and maintenance, to assure oxygen delivery to the wastewater.

The article offers news briefs related to technological devices on display at the Water Environment Federation's Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference. A Membrane Bioreactor plant treats water to make it fit for agricultural and industrial use. The wireless monitoring system for wastewater used in treatment plants has replaced the manual handheld type data collection device.

Discusses the issues involved in choosing an aerobic wastewater treatment systems. Significance of analyzing the soil type, depth and topography; Advantages of an earobic system; Guidelines in applying for a smooth approval process of the proposed wastewater systems.

Discusses the development of a process control system which enhances biological nutrient removal (BNR) and aeration control, solids inventory and process configuration simultaneously. Comparison of efficiency between conventional BNR methods and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP); Features of the SmartBNR, a process control system developed by USFilter Envirex Products; Cost savings advantage of the system.

Reports that the city of Key West in Florida uses its contract operator as a substitute for city staff. Information on the city's aeration treatment facility operated by OMI; How OMI operates the facility.

Focuses on the decision of the Rotorua District Council to construct an aerated static pile composting facility to recycle wastewater solids from the nearby New Zealand Wastewater Treatment Plant in Rotorua, New Zealand. Details of the composting operations; Odor management and compost utilization.

Presents updates on the recycling industry in the United States. Marvel Composter aerobic composting system from Global Earth Products; Model 1000 hot air bag sealer from Hamer; Yard waste management site by the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County, Florida; Companies acquired by Synargo Technologies Inc.

Focuses on the ability of Praxair Inc.'s In-Situ Oxygenator system to lower volatile organic compound emissions from wastewater treatment. Results of a study financed jointly by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority and Praxair Inc; Utilization of a conventional air-based, fine-bubble diffuser system.

The article focuses on the installation of high-efficiency turbo blowers at the Taunton sewage treatment of Wessex Water after undergoing two separate evaluation process to select turbo blowers. Topics include the cost savings resulting from the operation of turbo blowers compared to a positive displacement machine, the result of the desktop study conducted by the suppliers of fine bubble diffuser aeration (FBDA), and the feedback gathered from users on the unit's performance and reliability.

The article focuses on the need for pumping service providers to carefully evaluate the complex operating systems of aerobic treatment units (ATU) to ensure excellent results over the life of the unit. It cites the three parameters that must be examined aside from other items which include temperature, PH, and dissolved oxygen. It cites the other things that must be considered including the color of the biomass material, the accumulation of sludge in the system, and good mixing of materials.

In this article offers some suggestions to operate septic system with an Aerobic Treatment Unit (ATU). He discusses several steps to assess the general operation and site. He suggests checking the air supply. He mentions that air can be supplies to the ATU with an aspirator, a compressor, a blower or free air. He also emphasizes the maintenance of the airflow system.

The article presents the standards and charges involving monitoring aerobic systems in various states of the U.S. Texas homeowners are required to have a maintenance contract with a licensed service provider to inspect and maintain the systems themselves. A state appeals court in North Carolina upheld an award to a couple over a bogus septic tank permit issued by the government. Clark County, Washington commissioners considered proposals on online system operation and maintenance fees.

The article offers information on products for system installations including the septic aerated batch reactor system (SABRe) from Advanced Wastewater Systems and the Ultra Nator control and alarm system from SJE-Rhombus.

The article features the CR series of high-head cutter pumps and TRN series of submersible aerators that Tsurumi Europe will showcase at the International Trade Fair for Water, Sewage, Refuse and Recycling (IFAT) to be held in Munich, Germany on September 13-17, 2010.

The article presents answers to a question about odors from ATUs (aerobic treatment units) using agitators for aeration and their capacity to handle shock loads.

The article evaluates an accelerated aerobic Bio Digester from BioNova.

The article reports on the final results received by Balmoral Tanks for its new HydroClear range of small- to medium-sized package treatment plants. The final results showed overall pollutant removal levels at 97%. According to the article, HydroClear is an aerated biological system that uses a moving-bed biological reactor at its core.

The article provides suggestions on how to avoid air and bubbles, or fluid aeration and cavitation in hydraulic lubrication systems. To prevent aeration, the author advises that it is essential to replace flexible intake hoses regularly. Meanwhile, to stop cavitation, he suggests that a fluid temperature alarm should be installed and all high-temperature indications investigated and rectified immediately.

The article reports that a water utility personnel in Tallahassee, Florida explored various technologies to meet Class A standards for their biosolids including composting, heat drying, and thermophilic aerobic digestion. The staff selected an indirect heat to biosolids to reduce moisture content in which the heat drying eliminates pathogens, reduces volume and produces a greater than 90 percent dry product that meets 503 regulations. The utility chose a biosolids dryer from USFilter Davco Products called Dragon Dryer which designed to dry about 90 percent of daily sludge production.

Presents information on a patent for a cover for the contained aerobic treatment of biodegradable matter, especially for box composting of organic wastes.

Reports that the Township of Neptune Sewerage Authority in New Jersey, has issued a $3.15 million contract to Ondeo Degremont Inc. for a Biofor biological aerated filter system. Key features of the system.

Reports the implementation of a vertical biological treatment process at a municipal wastewater treatment plant to eliminate effluent violations in Texas City, Texas. Derivation of lower biological oxygen demand and total suspended solids levels; Diversion of stormflow for effective treatment of incoming waste; Cost benefits.

Deals with the decision of the Tucson Environmental Management Division (EMD) in Arizona to use aerobic technology in degrading landfill organics. Advantage of using the technology; Design of the project; Explanation cited by Dan Samorano, environmental scientist for EMD.

Focuses on oxygen transfer efficiency of a surface aerator called Aqua Turbo from Aquaturbo Systems Inc. Utilization of a patented screw centrifugal impeller; Comparison with two major surface aerators; Municipal wastewater treatment applications.

Deals with a dual-impeller aerator system from EIMCO. Features and capabilities; Specialized lower turbine affixed to the bottom of the same shaft as the surface aerator; Reduction of power consumption of the aerator; Cost savings.

Provides information on the 6400 Redox Monitor developed by Partech Instruments in 1998, which offers improved control of waste treatment aerators. Benefits from the monitor device.