NASM Management for Southern Ontario
One of the more difficult challenges facing waste management in water treatment is the removal of fat aggregations or fatbergs. Fatbergs are congealed lumps of fat that come from a variety of sources which then bind to other wastes that do not degrade in water such as sanitary napkins, wet wipes, condoms, and diapers to […]
Canada is known for its water with its abundance of rivers, lakes, and three oceans. It is also home to the largest fresh water lakes in the world. But when it comes to wastewater, most Canadians flush the toilet not thinking about where it all ends up. There are many innovative companies that are now […]
Plastic has been one of the most significant inventions ever developed because of its versatility and relatively low cost in production. You will see it in used in almost every facet of life since the 1950s, but one growing concern is the contamination of microscopic plastic fibres that have only been recently discovered in our […]
The use of the sun for drying biosolids has been a time-tested method to reduce water and pathogen content. Biosolids are traditionally spread out over an open drying bed while the sun naturally dries them and reduces water content. However, the odour this process produces has made it difficult to manage in dense urban environments. […]
In today’s tough economic climate, biosolids management faces new challenges in keeping their process not only sustainable but also cost effective. Increased public scrutiny and changing regulations have reduced the options for disposal making biosolids management a more complex task. In the US, biosolids management may differ from state to state. In California, for example, […]
Barcelona has over 1500 km of sewage passageways traversing beneath the city and inspecting it can be a very daunting task. The tunnels in the system are very narrow and vary in size. They are also slippery, not well lit, and often contain pungent gases. FCC, a Madrid-based company, has pioneered a project that could […]
There has been a renewed commitment between the US and Canada to reduce nitrate and phosphorous loading into the Great Lakes River Basin and maintain soil nutrients levels through the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. Conservation Authorities (CAs) have been set up in Ontario to act as the primary mover in watershed management programs. They’ve […]
Water is one of the most important elements for life and its role in shaping Canada cannot be overlooked. Whether in the form of ice, snow, rivers, or lakes, water has had a huge impact on Canada’s identity. In celebrating its 150th anniversary, Canada needs to find a new perspective in treating this valuable resource, […]
A new research study published by the Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences investigated the phosphorus loading in Canadian fresh waters. It aimed to understand the geographic patterns and environmental drivers of this vital process in aquatic ecosystems. The journal’s article “Internal Phosphorus Loading in Canadian Fresh Waters: A Critical Review and Data Analysis” […]
Triclosan is often used in personal and household cleaning products to improve their efficacy in controlling and eliminating bacteria. This has resulted in the chemical compound finding its way into municipal wastewater. If the removal of triclosan from wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) is incomplete it may spread into biosolids that are being used as fertilizers. […]