01
2026
The Science of Ammonia Removal: Mastering the Nitrogen Cycle in High-Load Wastewater
The Engineering Challenge In industrial and municipal treatment, the nitrogen cycle is one of the most difficult processes to balance. Unlike simple BOD removal, ammonia (NH3) removal requires a very precise biological environment. This is especially true in food and beverage wastewater, where TKN …
01
2026
Winter Is Coming: How Municipalities and Industry Protect Ammonia Compliance in Cold Weather
The Seasonal Risk to Biological Treatment Cold weather presents a predictable challenge for wastewater treatment systems, especially those with exposed aeration basins, oxidation ditches, or lagoons. As water temperatures drop—often below 12°C (54°F)—biological reaction rates slow, and ammoni…
01
2026
Recovering from Toxic Shock: How Industrial and Food Plants Restore Ammonia Removal Fast
The Reality of Industrial Wastewater Unlike relatively stable municipal influent, industrial wastewater is highly variable. Sudden chemical exposure, sanitation events, or pH swings can severely disrupt biological treatment systems. Food & Beverage Plants: Clean-in-place (CIP) cycles use s…