Treatment Plant Operator

As effluent requirements get more stringent, flow rates increase, and energy and land costs rise, there is a growing need for new ways to intensify treatment processes. Densified sludge is an intensification strategy for wastewater treatment that can improve both treatment capacity and effluent quality compared to conventional activated sludge systems. There are various ways to intensify treatment, including those that promote sludge densification.

Vogelsang USA introduced the HiCone progressing cavity pump to the North American market in late 2023, a design launched by its parent company in Europe two years prior.

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The Montpelier Wastewater Treatment Plant was looking to make a change to its mechanical dewatering. The facility wanted equipment that was enclosed and could offer containment of solids, filtrate and odors, while also being able to run unattended. Following an on-site pilot test, BDP’s Screw Press was chosen because it could offer these qualities, along with drier cake solids than the existing system. BDP Industries manufactured and supplied two DSP-30 Screw Presses.

The HUBER Bar Screen VersaMax complements the well-known HUBER program for municipal and industrial wastewater screening, as it is particularly well suited for situations where excellent separation efficiency is required in deep channels with high water levels.

A severe wastewater leak in Haverhill, Massachusetts, is discharging roughly 8 million gpd of raw sewage into the Merrimack River after torrential rains ruptured a 42-inch pipe in two places. In response to the crisis, local officials and Gov. Maura Healey have mobilized a government-wide effort to construct a temporary bypass line.

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This content is sponsored by Blue-White Industries. Sponsored content is authorized by the client and does not necessarily reflect the views of COLE Publishing. View our privacy policy. Manual monitoring of chemical metering pumps leaves water treatment plants vulnerable to undetected failures and dosing errors. Integrating pumps into SCADA systems delivers real-time visibility, reduced labor, improved dosing accuracy and stronger regulatory compliance.

In 2021, the City of Aurora approved an upgrade to the solids handling facilities at their Central Wastewater Treatment Plant. BDP Industries was selected as the technology supplier because of the superior quality, innovative solutions, and commitment to customer service. The upgrade included a 1.0m 3DP Belt Press equipped with advanced automation features to improve performance and reduce operator involvement. The system incorporates sensors to enable automation of solids loading.

Located in southeastern Utah, Moab is a popular resort community that is experiencing a boom in residents and annual visitors. Bordered by the Colorado River and the scenic vistas of the Colorado Plateau, Moab is surrounded by national parks and is a key tourist destination for tens of thousands of travelers from all over the world. The Moab Water Reclamation Facility was initially constructed in the late 1950s to provide primary treatment of domestic wastewater for the Moab area.