NASM Management for Southern Ontario
Wastewater treatment odor control is a constant challenge for wastewater treatment plants. It has been a primary concern for many communities and is a major issue with legislators trying to enact adequate measures to mitigate the problem. The smell that comes from processing waste originates from the anaerobic bacteria that consume the organic material in […]
Biosolid waste have traditionally been processed into things such as fertilizer, compost, and biogas. But a new study has looked into converting biosolid waste into bricks. It would become an ideal solution for developing renewable materials for construction making it affordable and readily available. The United States produces about 7.1 million tonnes of biosolids, the […]
The presence of bacteria is vital for the wastewater treatment process. In an ideal wastewater treatment plant system, bacteria (about 95%) along with a small portion of fungi and protozoa should form a biological floc that is known as an activated sludge. This is essential for the degradation of organic substances in wastewater. The activated […]
Although there are several ways to revitalize nutrient deficient soils to produce great looking turf, one of the cheapest and more effective solutions comes from using biosolid compost as a soil amendment. Different varieties of soil types could benefit from using biosolid compost. Clay soils, for example, can have improved structure with reduced surface crusting […]
Algal blooms around Lake Erie has been a constant bane for many residents from both the United States and Canada who live near the lake’s shoreline. Ontario has investigated the effectivity of stormwater management in reducing phosphorus deposits into the lakes, but it has faced significant challenges. They have yet to determine how to monitor, […]
Biosolids have been a very welcome addition to many agricultural areas because it provides the necessary nutrients that are essential in plant growth. It is organic and readily available from wastewater treatment plants which makes biosolids renewable and affordable for farmers to use. There are some drawbacks with biosolids however, in that there is a […]
The primary objective of wastewater treatment is to process domestic sludge before recycling it into productive materials such as fertilizers or feeding it back into the water system. Based on the wastewater quality, biosolids are classified into Class A and Class B. Class A is a type of sterilized sludge that is used for land […]
A team from the University of Waterloo and Northeastern University have collaborated with Wyss Institute to find a biological solution for wastewater filtration and further innovations in wastewater treatment. Conducted at Harvard University, the study wanted to compare the effectiveness of a standard filter and a liquid-gated membrane filter in terms of pressure requirements and […]
Calgary has been preparing for a future of increased population growth by upgrading the Bonnybrook Wastewater Treatment Plant. Although it does not have the bigger budgets or glamour that other infrastructure projects like a new LRT may have, it is no less important to develop. The city has appropriated $1 billion to be used over […]
In the coming decade, it is predicted that Vancouver water supply problems could experience shortages due to a growing population and worsening climate change. Local officials are trying to prepare for this challenge by proposing various preventive measures. These includes enacting campaigns to encourage residents to conserve water and investing in the upgrading of the […]