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Rapid Aeration System Upgrades for Existing Industrial Wastewater Treatment Facilities Many industrial wastewater treatment facilities are operating with aging aeration systems that no longer provide the oxygen transfer…
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Among the many contaminants found in industrial and commercial wastewater, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) can be some of the most challenging, both in terms of environmental impact and…
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For years, the coastal regions of Alaska have been popular cruise spots. However, the beautiful landscapes and clear waterways the region is known for have become the epicenter…
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On September 10, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a major regulatory shift, granting the State of Arizona primary enforcement authority, or "primacy," over all classes…
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The presence of microplastics in water bodies has been a pervasive issue for many years. While biodegradable plastics like PLA are nothing new, they break down in water…
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Although essential to environmental and community health, the wastewater industry consumes incredible amounts of energy and is carbon intensive. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) account for 4% of total…
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The continuous growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) is driving a proportional demand for data centers that can manage their substantial infrastructure requirements. This, in…
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Gordonia amarae and similar bacteria have sticky, hydrophobic outer layers of mycolic acid. It is these layers that are primarily responsible for stable foams. Candidatus Mycosynbacter amalyticus is one of many…
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Most wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) professionals know that nitrous oxide (N₂O), also known as laughing gas, is released from tanks during nutrient removal processes. This potent greenhouse gas…
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Increasing water demands in Texas cities are creating significant conflict over shared groundwater resources. Texas’s unique legal framework, particularly the “rule of capture,” and the limitations of current…
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Recent sightings of two common dolphins in New York City's East River have generated excitement and are viewed by experts as a positive indicator of improving water quality. The pair,…
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Scientists have uncovered a massive reservoir of water in Oregon’s Cascade Range mountains. Researchers from the University of Oregon studying volcanic terrain mapped the amount of water stored beneath the…
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Membrane bioreactor (MBR) plants are found all around the world, serving as a go-to method for treating wastewater through a combination of processes. But as this technology gains…
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Although they may appear crude on the surface, biosolids represent the future of wastewater treatment. This organic substance contains energy and nutrients, and thus the potential for resource…
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In wastewater treatment, aeration systems are more than just critical. They can be seen as the central nerve of the whole operation, the part of the process that…
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Choosing a technology provider to supply a solution for water or wastewater treatment is no small task. Frankly, there’s a lot at stake, from large sums of money…
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How does the slot-shaped nozzle of the Slot Injector™ aeration system improve performance? The slot shaped nozzle and mixing chamber provide a larger shear surface for mass transfer…
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Anaerobic wastewater treatment processes have been increasing in popularity across the food and beverage industry.
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As local breweries grow in popularity, their initial focus on hand-crafted recipes can quickly shift to business realities such as the costs and logistics of process wastewater treatment.
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Every industry’s onsite wastewater treatment has its unique conditions and challenges. For distilleries, high levels of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), nitrogen, total dissolved solids (TDS), and total suspended…
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While dissolved oxygen (DO) levels are critical considerations in aerobic wastewater treatment processes, not every application maintains a consistent level of demand.
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Sustained low dissolved oxygen levels in an aeration tank can cause a host of problems — including difficulties in maintaining soluble BOD (biochemical oxygen demand), reduced nitrogen removal…
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From KLa Systems perspective, antifoams/defoamers are rarely ever recommended to combat foaming events as it adds another operating expense and the negative impact on oxygen transfer and the…
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The presence of dissolved solids presents both physical and financial challenges for aeration diffusers in any wastewater treatment operation and can be particularly problematic in high-concentration industrial and…
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Too much of a good thing can create new problems as quickly as it resolves old ones. Maintaining a proper balance of antifoaming agents and polymer additives is…
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Back in the late 1980's when market drivers created the cost-effective option of using above-ground circular tanks for industrial activated sludge processes, there were some early valuable lessons…
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In viewing a presentation for a conventional jet aeration system or a Slot Injector™ aeration system typically there will be a list of life cycle benefits which include…
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Managing the treatment of wastewater — especially industry-generated wastewater that can elevate dissolved oxygen (DO) demands far beyond those of municipal/residential applications — is hard enough.
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A balanced wastewater process is a beautiful thing — plenty of biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), plenty of O2, and all those hungry little microbes are fat and happy.
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KLa Systems supplies jet aeration and fluid mixing systems for industrial and municipal wastewater treatment facilities worldwide, delivering high-efficiency oxygen transfer and reliable compliance.