Tag: wastewater
New Requirements for Wastewater Plants
The KY Division of Water has added new management requirements to KPDES permits for municipal wastewater plants with design flows above 1 MGD. The new requirement is to implement a Sewer Overflow Response Protocol, or SORP. Components of the SORP shall include: 1) an overflow response procedure, 2) a public advisory procedure, 3) a regulatory […]
Constructed Wetlands
There are many different options available to treat wastewater. Some require highly trained operators, some require large amounts of chemicals, and some require expensive equipment. Sometimes, however, the simplest approach can work just as well. Constructed wetlands are an innovative and inexpensive treatment approach that have proven to be a viable wastewater treatment option. They […]
Artificial sweeteners found in river water: A problem and a solution?
Artificial sweeteners are increasingly replacing sugar and corn syrup in food and beverages. They are cheaper than sugar due to their long shelf-life and high sweetening intensity and have little or no food energy, which makes them a good choice for those trying to limit their caloric intake. However, they can also resist degradation and […]
Municipal Wastewater Contaminants of Emerging Concern
Municipalities may have noticed in the last few years an increased emphasis on providing expanded effluent testing when preparing their renewal applications. This testing specifically covers what EPA refers to as Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs), or more simply, pollutants of concern. According to the EPA, these pollutants “are increasingly being detected in the environment […]