What Is Bagged Water and Why Is It a Thing?
Where does water come from? Depending on the context, it can come from a number of sources. If we’re talking more generally, we may say that water comes from the rain or from rivers. At home or at work, it might come from the faucet or from a bottle. But what...
Activated Sludge Systems – Advantages and Disadvantages
Are you considering an activated sludge process for your water treatment system? Take a look at our guide to the advantages and disadvantages of this process, as well as a quick explanation of what the process involves. Read on to learn more. What is the activated...
Wastewater Treatment Case Study: Whitemarsh Township
In February of 2019, Whitemarsh Township, located in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania, contacted Chemtech International regarding FOG challenges they were experiencing with their collections system. Under Code Chapter 58, Whitemarsh Township’s stormwater management...
The Importance of Good Quality Microbes in Your Lift Station
Microbes help us to maintain healthy digestion, they support entire ecosystems, and they can be used to great effect in our local communities. Lift stations – or pumping stations – perform vital functions in our communities, but they can become unpleasant and even dangerous if they are not properly maintained. This is why good quality microbes and bacteria are so vital in your lift station; read on to learn more.
What Is Wastewater?
Many people confuse the terms of wastewater and sewage. According to Wikipedia, wastewater is any water that has been corrupted by human waste, but can also include industrial pollutants, as well as surface, storm or sewer runoff. Sewage is a specific type of wastewater from human waste.