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How much can a phosphorus coagulant influence the performance of a wastewater plant’s UV disinfection system? A lot more than you might think. After switching to ClariPhos™ Rare Earth Coagulant […]
Spinning, squeezing, solar drying, there are many ways to dewater sludge from treatment plants and produce stabilized biosolids that are ready for land application or disposal. Selecting the best approach […]
At the end of 2021, we began analyzing data from a BioCord™ Reactor pilot system that had been running at a gold mine since August. The project’s objective was to […]
It used to take almost a month to dewater the same volume of sludge that is now done in less than a day at the Meteghan Sewer Treatment Plant (STP) […]
Aeration is the most energy-intensive process for a wastewater treatment plant, accounting for 50 to 80 percent of a facility’s total energy demand. That’s why our R&D efforts for BioCord™ […]
Polymer is the secret ingredient for maximizing dewatering and achieving high quality filtrate from the Geotube® containers in our Bishop Solids Management Solution. But selecting the right polymer is not […]
Geotube® containers or rocks? Which do you think offers a lower carbon footprint when constructing a breakwater structure? Knowing the carbon footprint of your breakwater project can play an important […]
The challenge:Avoiding the high cost of a complex, mechanical residuals management systemA water treatment plant (WTP) can generate a significant amount of residuals from processes such as clarification, sedimentation, softening, […]
Mining, petrochemical manufacturing, livestock farming and food processing are among the many industrial activities that produce high strength ammonia waste streams. Dealing with these wastes often involves onsite lagoon systems […]
Phosphorus removal has never been better for an Ontario cheese producer after switching to ClariPhos™ Rare Earth Coagulant for its onsite membrane bioreactor system. Operators began using ClariPhos in 2019 […]
Eliminate the need to truck muddy construction slurry from hydrovac trucks to distant sites for dewatering or disposal. The Bishop Solids Management Solution provides an easy-to-use, affordable process for onsite […]
The challenge:Affordably improving ammonia removal without expanding plant footprintOnsite wastewater lagoons at a petrochemical manufacturing plant in Western Canada were experiencing difficulty in meeting the ammonia discharge limit during cold-weather […]
• Bishop Solids Management Solution• Pangnirtung Wastewater Treatment Plant• Pangnirtung, Nunavut, Canada The challenge:Cost-effectively achieving safe, simple indoor sludge management in the far north Sludge management is challenging for the […]
ClariPhos™ rare earth coagulant reduces sludge by as much as 50% Is sludge disposal hauling away too much of your operating budget? A 2016 report* prepared for the Vermont legislature, […]
Pre-treatment of high-strength wastewater before discharging it to a municipal sewer can be challenging, especially if high levels of BOD, TSS and ammonia are present. But what if a simple, […]
We’ve dewatered a lot of stuff over the years. Everything from ordinary wastewater sludge and excess soil from construction sites, to noxious slurries containing really smelly organics, industrial process wastewater, […]
Reduced sludge volume, better clarifier performance, improved phosphorus removal—these are just a few of the cost-saving benefits that ClariPhos™ rare earth coagulant can bring to a wastewater treatment plant. ClariPhos […]
Decades—even under some pretty tough conditions. Here’s an example. Nearly 25 years ago, Geotube® containers were installed at Atlantic City, New Jersey to protect more than a mile of shoreline […]
Greenhouses are growing rapidly in Kingsville, Ontario and along with them is the volume of nutrient-rich wastewater that is sent to the community’s Lakeshore West Water Pollution Control Plant (LWWPCP), […]
Aluminum and iron-based coagulants are acidic, which means the more you add for phosphorus reduction, the more likely you are to lower the pH of the wastewater system. Consequently, wastewater […]
Christine Gan, our Wastewater Engineer (EIT), has been selected as a finalist in the 2012 Water’s Next Awards for the category of Young Professional Leader. We’re enormously proud that Christine […]
Lagoon sludge removal and dewatering Bishop Solids Management Solution O’Leary Wastewater Treatment Facility, O’Leary, PEI, Canada The challenge: Algae blooms and corrosive gases caused by sludge accumulation Sludge accumulation was […]
When it’s dry, a metre of BioCord weighs almost nothing. But after it’s immersed into a wastewater system and becomes a home for a healthy, active biofilm, it really packs […]
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected ClariPhos™ rare earth coagulant for evaluation by its H2Ohio Technology Assessment Program (TAP), a state initiative to address harmful algal blooms (HABs) […]
BioCord curtain design enables fast, easy retrofit to enhance CAS basins. We often refer to BioCord as a condominium for bacteria, suspended in a free-standing aluminum frame that facilitates fast, […]
How do you decide which coagulant provides the best value for phosphorus removal at your wastewater treatment plant? For most, it might be a simple comparison of bulk costs for […]
Bishop Water will be one of only eight Ontario water companies to pitch its technology at the International Water Dragons event on World Water Day, March 22. Kevin Bossy, Bishop […]
Test the ability of BioCord™ Reactors and ClariPhos™ Rare Earth Coagulant to improve the performance and treatment capacity of your wastewater treatment plant. Our simple, low-energy solutions are designed to […]
After dewatering thousands of tonnes of ash, using dozens of Geotube® containers, the Greenway Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in London, Ontario reports that the five-year-old system continues to “exceed expectations” […]
There’s a growing global need for simple, low-energy solids management and nutrient removal solutions. The Ottawa Business Journal recently interviewed Bishop Water CEO Kevin Bossy to learn how BioCord Reactors […]
Over the past several decades, the shoreline around the East Point Lighthouse has receded continually, posing a major threat to the more-than-170-year-old landmark. Despite the creation of a dune system […]
By June 1, 2021 metal and diamond mines in Canada will need to comply with a new lower discharge limit for unionized ammonia. Over 100 mines will be affected by […]
Wastewater lagoons provide simple, reliable and relatively low-cost treatment for small and medium sized communities. In Canada and the US, there are nearly 10,000 municipal lagoon systems and many more […]
3 simple steps to test rare-earth coagulant at your plant New ClariPhos™ rare-earth coagulant is a proven solution to hit phosphorus levels as low as 0.07 mg/L in treated effluent […]
WHO WE ARE Bishop Water Technologies is a wastewater treatment company based in Renfrew, Ontario. We perform municipal, industrial, and large environmental projects both for sludge/sediment dewatering and wastewater treatment, […]
Hitting an ultra-low phosphorus limit for treated wastewater effluent can be difficult using ferric- or aluminum-based coagulants alone. Often, large amounts of these conventional coagulants must be used, yet treatment […]
Baffle curtains now surround two cells of BioCord™ Reactors that were installed as part of an upgrade for the Limoges WWTF in The Nation Municipality. The baffle curtains are an […]
If you’re going to clean out a cell or two at your wastewater lagoon, there are circumstances when a partial cleanout might be the best, fastest way to quickly fix […]
Every wastewater plant can experience washout—a condition where high hydraulic loading causes microorganisms to be flushed out of a treatment cell at a faster rate than they can be replenished. […]
Over the past few weeks our team ran a series of educational webinars that took a deep dive into Bishop BioCord Reactors and our new Rare Earth Advanced Coagulant for […]
Bishop BioCord™ Reactors are in place at the lagoons of the Limoges WWTF as part of a $10-million project, designed and managed by R.V Anderson Associates Limited, to upgrade the […]
The North Rustico WWTF used to haul away as many as three truckloads of waste sludge per week, which was mostly water and cost the town nearly $50,000 annually. So […]
Bishop Water Engineer, Christine Gan, was recently honoured with an Award of Excellence from Algonquin College for her role as a supervisor and mentor for co-op student Breanna Foster. Breanna […]
We are honored and excited to receive the 2020 Water’s Next award in the category of Projects and Technology: Early Adoption. The award recognizes the use of Bishop BioCord reactors […]
Bishop Water has been selected as a finalist for a 2020 Water’s Next Award in the category of Projects and Technology: Early Adoption. The nomination recognizes the use of Bishop […]
When the state of Wisconsin created stringent new water quality standards in 2013 to protect surface waters from eutrophication, about 400 treatment plants received tough new discharge limits for total […]
What does a beach restoration in the U.S., a jetty in Ecuador, and an underwater structure used in Germany to contain dredge spoils have in common? All are examples of […]
Adding moving bed treatment media to a wastewater lagoon might seem like an ideal option to expand capacity and improve performance, but often requires more space and capital cost for […]
Construction is underway of a full-scale Bishop BioCord™ Reactor system to upgrade the capacity and performance of the Limoges Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) in The Nation Municipality, located 45 minutes […]
Simple, low-energy BioCord process offers affordable wastewater treatment option for hundreds of small communities and industrial sites in Chile Bishop Water BioCord™ Reactors have made their way to South America […]
The precipitate from chemical phosphorus removal systems typically becomes a component of the total biosolids produced by a wastewater facility. Biosolids containing ferric and alum sludge are often used as […]
Geotube containers that are filled late in the year are often left onsite over the winter to experience the dewatering advantages that the freeze-thaw cycle brings. Once the thawing begins, […]
The New Year has come and gone, which means we all should be making good progress on achieving—or abandoning—our commitments for personal improvement in 2020. Maybe your treatment plant is […]
It won’t be long before spring weather arrives and wastewater lagoons begin to thaw and return to more efficient operation. But as this happens, non-aerated lagoons can experience benthal feedback—a […]
What happens when a BioCord™ pilot system experiences operating conditions that are much different than what was expected? Is the data still useful? Is the pilot project considered a success? […]
It’s not easy to keep up with Roberta Maffettone, our Engineering and Technical Specialist. During the weekdays, Roberta is involved in research and project design for our BioCord and solids […]
How much sludge is in your treatment lagoon? Is it half full or half empty? Either way, digging up the dirt on your sludge can be a huge asset for […]
Water treatment plants can generate significant amounts of residuals from processes such as clarification, sedimentation, softening, iron and manganese removal, filter backwash and more. These residuals typically require additional equipment […]
Aeration is costly, so when we designed Bishop BioCord reactors, we focused on achieving a high level of nutrient reduction using the least possible amount of energy. Instead of using […]
Low-energy system enables high oxygen transfer to quickly reduce manganese concentration Problem: High manganese causing taste, odour, and colour issues in municipal drinking water Location: MD Opportunity #17, AB Solution: […]
If you’re already starting to worry about cold-weather ammonia reduction in your wastewater plant, we can help ease your troubles. Our BioCord fixed-film biological system is a simple, low-energy process […]
Gravity or pressure—which is more effective when dewatering wastewater sludge? Both are proven methods to remove water from slurry and produce a cake that can be handled for disposal or […]
We’re not suggesting that you can use ClariPhos™ rare earth coagulant to control pH. But it’s unique properties mean that it is far less likely to lower the pH of […]
A compact, non-mechanical polymer mixing system is making sludge dewatering easier and more efficient for the North Rustico Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWRF) in Prince Edward Island. Since its commissioning, in […]
Bishop Water Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Southwater Ltd. to provide distribution, installation and technical support for BioCord™ Reactors throughout New Zealand. About Southwater Ltd. Southwater […]
You might think that if you’re going to cleanout a cell or two of your wastewater lagoon, it’s best to do it all at once. But there are circumstances when […]
As published in Western Canada Water Biofilm, or fixed-film processes, are not new to wastewater treatment—the approach has been used successfully for decades — and long before activated sludge was […]
Does a massive, tapered structure provide better protection from shoreline erosion than rip rap or armor stone when a hard stabilization method is needed to protect property from shoreline erosion? […]
Marc Rancourt is the latest addition to the growing Bishop Water team. In March of this year, Marc joined us as a Wastewater Specialist, which is our way of saying […]
In the past few issues of our newsletter, we’ve shared several stories explaining how ClariPhos™ rare-earth coagulant can achieve phosphorus limits as low as 0.07 mg/L, without tertiary filtration. But […]
Bishop Water and Neo Chemicals & Oxides introduce a rare-earth-based coagulant to help wastewater treatment plants affordably achieve ultra-low phosphorus limits New ClariPhos rare-earth-based coagulant enables wastewater treatment plants to […]
How does a Bishop Solids Management Solution fare in the wintertime? For most municipalities, springtime freeze-thaw cycles are a problem, causing damage to roads, bridges and other infrastructure. But for […]
New discharge limits achieved with RE300 When the state of Wisconsin created stringent new water quality standards in 2013 to protect surface waters from eutrophication, about 400 treatment plants received […]
It’s getting harder to find nearby wastewater lagoons that accept septage. Whether a site has limited capacity or is unable to handle high-strength septage, it means many haulers are unable […]
When’s the last time you thought about the strength of the chemical bonds in your clarifier? Today’s the day — because strong bonds are the reason that the rare earth […]
A BioCord pilot system has successfully demonstrated its ability to easily and affordably achieve high ammonia removal for an industrial wastewater lagoon during the cold winter months. Winter and early […]
Treatment of acid mine drainage (AMD) produces large amounts of sludge that poses serious challenges for storage, dewatering, disposal or reuse. A Bishop Solids Management Solution, with Geotube® containers, provides […]
Hitting an ultra-low phosphorus limit for treated wastewater effluent can be difficult using ferric- or aluminum-based coagulants alone. Often, large amounts of these conventional coagulants must be used, yet treatment […]
Shoreline protection systems often need to blend in and maintain a low profile, whether they’re working in a natural environment or in a densely developed urban space. So how do […]
Now’s the time to install a BioCord pilot system and test the ability of this simple, easy-to-operate biological process to dramatically improve year-round ammonia removal in your wastewater lagoons. Modular […]
Congratulations to Caley Jackson and Tanner Payton, both of whom celebrated five years of service in December 2018 as team members for our key business partner Geo-dredging and Dewatering Solutions. […]
Ontario growers prove Bishop Solids Handling System is ideal to reduce TSS in washwater Washing vegetables can be a dirty job that produces a tough to treat waste stream of […]
Achieve phosphorus limits as low as 0.07 mg/L with new, rare earth coagulant A new coagulant, based on rare earth elements, now makes it possible for wastewater treatment plants to […]
On behalf of the team at Bishop Water Technologies, we’d like to wish you all the best this holiday season. We’re thankful for the support that we’ve received from you […]
Bishop Water’s path towards commercialization for its BioCord Reactor system Since 2015, Bishop Water has received significant support through the Southern Ontario Water Consortium’s (SOWC) Advancing Water Technologies Program (AWT) […]
Shoreline protection: Geotube® groynes fight erosion in Quebec reservoir Wind, waves, and currents are no longer a problem for a section shoreline in Lac Saint Jean. A Geotube® shoreline protection system was able to prevent […]
Growing community uses Bishop Water’s low-maintenance solids management solution to reduce labour requirements A simple, low-energy solids management solution was able to significantly reduce labour requirements for sludge dewatering at the […]
Winter nitrification pilot project improves data collection with ammonia sensors Bishop Water has received an extension and additional funding to support a pilot project in a small town in southwestern Ontario. The […]
Energy efficient dewatering technology may be the key to reducing your site’s carbon footprint Knowing the carbon footprint of dewatering options is an important step in designing systems that provide sustainable […]
In the winter months, many treatment lagoons struggle to meet regulatory requirements for ammonia since the microbes that provide nitrification slow down, and even die off, in cold conditions. Rather […]
TenCate filling ports provide maximized and reliable dewatering While the filling port connection is typically one of the weakest points in a standard dewatering container, Tencate’s specialized filling ports provide reliable dewatering performance […]
Bishop Water’s solids management solution reduces carbon footprint and saves money Did you know that Bishop Water’s solids management solution can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of a project and save money […]
Pilot project aims to help small Ohio town improve cold weather nitrification A recently completed BioCord Reactor pilot project provides the data needed to help a small town in Ohio […]
Bishop Water gains remote dredge and simplifies lagoon cleanouts A remote dredge has long played an important role in Bishop Water Technologies’ solids management solution. The dredge incorporates seamlessly into the collection […]
Research study and pilot testing aim to validate BioCord™ Reactor system for high strength ammonia treatment A new research study aims to validate the ability of the BioCord™ Reactor system […]
Sediment containment solution provides permanent home for dredged, dewatered sediment in Geotube® containers An innovative sediment containment solution removed and dewatered a large volume of contaminated sediments from an urban lake […]
Reduce or eliminate sewer surcharges for high BOD/FOG wastewater (innovating cheese waste treatment and other agriculture industries) Many agriculture and food processors face fines levied for discharging difficult-to-treat wastewater with […]
Low energy dewatering solution minimizes carbon footprint in Southeastern Ontario town A town in southeastern Ontario has reduced the carbon footprint of its water treatment plant (WTP) by 30% over […]
Western University study evaluates dissolved oxygen uptake in BioCord Reactor fixed-film system A new collaboration between Bishop Water Technologies and Western University aims to improve the operating efficiency of BioCord™ […]
Bishop Water Technologies has made a splash on the world scene. Kevin Bossy, CEO, has recently returned from the GLOBE Forum in Vancouver where he was part of the Ontario […]
With the help of OCWA, Bishop Water used a pilot project to optimize BioCord™ Reactors for consistent ammonia removal Bishop Water technicians started a pilot project at the Renfrew Wastewater […]
Bishop Water’s polymer injection system – the VEPAS – is specially designed and customizable to each project Chemical costs can play a significant part in sludge handling, but a specialized […]
Continual Data Analysis Allows Bishop Water to Improve Full-Scale BioCord Reactor Demonstration As part of a continuing project under the Southern Ontario Water Consortium (SOWC) Advancing Water Technologies program, the Township of Southgate […]
Meet Caley Jackson – Geo-Dredging Technician Caley Jackson brings his love for the outdoors to his job as a Senior Technician at Geo-Dredging and Dewatering Solutions, a key business partner […]
Bishop Water expands distribution of low-energy BioCord Reactor systems into the US Bishop Water Technologies is expanding distribution of its BioCord Reactor system into the United States through a partnership […]
Contaminated sediment becomes foundation for massive container terminal in Brazil An innovative solids management solution was used to dewater over 600,000 m3 of contaminated sediment in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The […]
Polymer Selection Selecting the right polymer and dose is integral for maximizing the dewatering process for Bishop Water’s solids management solution. Polymer selection can seem like a daunting task since […]
Christine Gan Brings Research to the Industry Christine Gan’s interest in developing and implementing innovative technologies for wastewater treatment plays big part in why she joined Bishop Water Technologies as a […]
Our partners and American BioCord sales representatives, WaterSolve LLC, are showing off our Bishop BioCord Reactors at the annual conference for the Iowa Rural Water Association (IRWA) today. We are excited […]
In August 2016, Bishop Water in association with Geo-dredging and Dewatering began a BioCord™ demonstration project in Dundalk Ontario.
Discussing shoreline protection at the Latornell Conservation Symposium Geotube® containers have been used for more than 150 miles of shoreline protection worldwide to limit erosion and damage caused by storms, […]
Full-scale BioCord demonstration to increase ammonia removal Ammonia removal in cold weather can be challenging. A sewage lagoon system in a growing Ontario community is aiming to consistently achieve regulatory […]
Stormwater sediment reused as landscape material A community in Ottawa eliminated the need to transport dredged stormwater sediment from the Monahan Drain stormwater pond to a disposal site thanks to […]
October Newsletter In This Issue: City of London relies on strength and durability of Geotube® containers for award-winning ash dewatering solution New pressurized dewatering test key to optimizing large-scale Geotube® […]
January Full-scale BioCord demonstration project in Ontario February Sludge handlers trade in wheelbarrows for Geotube® dewatering and VEPAS polymer systems March New Geotube® composite material adds strength and durability for […]
Community Futures Ontario have awarded Bishop Water the 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year Award. More information to come.
Bishop Water Technologies has been nominated for Outstanding Business of the Year at the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce Awards. The awards ceremony is one of the most prestigious […]
The Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change for the Government of Ontario has announced that Bishop Water Technologies has won a Minister’s Award for Environmental Excellence for their project […]
Kevin Bossy will be presenting a paper on the London Geotube® facility for dealing with flay ask at Geo America 2016 in Miami at 2.30 on Tuesday 12th of April.
Rene Hawkes will be presenting a paper at the WEAO/OPCEA trade show and conference on April 12th at 9AM. It will be held at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls.