Beyond bioaugmentation: BioCord Reactors for winter nitrification
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Bishop Water is partnering with Western University in a new project with BioCord Reactors that aims to further optimize wastewater treatment efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Sinking in sludge: How to identify excessive sludge accumulation
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Bishop Water is partnering with Western University in a new project with BioCord Reactors that aims to further optimize wastewater treatment efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Research aims to reduce GHG, energy use in BioCord® Reactors
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Bishop Water is partnering with Western University in a new project with BioCord Reactors that aims to further optimize wastewater treatment efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Defer sludge disposal costs with Geotube® containment
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eotube containers, part of the Bishop Solids Management Solution, provide a solution, offering not only a simple way to collect and dewater sludge, but also to store it for an extended period.
In 30 mins we’ll show you how much ClariPhos® coagulant can save for your WWTP
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Lower dose rate, 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.
The cold reality of nitrification. Why aerating a lagoon may not improve winter ammonia removal
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Installing or increasing aeration in a wastewater lagoon is a common strategy to improve nitrification and ammonia removal.
BioCord® Reactor installation underway in Gift Lake Metis Settlement
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BioCord® Reactors are being installed in Northern Alberta, marking a significant milestone in a project to improve cold-weather performance for the lagoon system serving the Gift Lake Metis Settlement.
Quietly effective: Dewatering stormwater pond sediments with geotextiles and gravity
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For those entrusted with the care and maintenance of stormwater management ponds, removing accumulated sediments is no small matter.
Unlocking hidden savings: What to consider when comparing the cost of chemical phosphorus removal
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When choosing coagulants for phosphorus removal, it’s common to prioritize the cost of the chemical as a key factor in the decision-making process.
Mastering desludging projects: A proactive approach
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Removing accumulated sludge from a lagoon system is a fast, cost-effective way to restore treatment capacity and performance. But, a successful lagoon desludging project requires thoughtful planning and careful execution to sidestep potential pitfalls that could escalate costs and slow down production.