Biological treatment plus ozone can reduce the amount of sludge coming from wastewater treatment plants by a factor of 10. The process was developed by the Water Research Institute (WRI) of the Italian National Research Council. Biological processes are said to offer the cheapest way to treat industrial wastewater but pollutants from industries such as […]
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MBR Ozone System for Water Reuse in Seafood Processing
Pescados Industrializados of Mazatlan, Mexico, a tuna cannery, has installed a new MBR system with down stream ozone treatment. The primary purpose of the MBR is to treat wastewater from the plant to comply with effluent regulations of the Mexican government. 30% of the effluent is further polished using ozone, AC, RO for reuse in […]
International Ozone Association Meeting in Toronto September 18-21
International Ozone Association meeting will be held in Toronto September 18-21. This meeting offers an informative technical program covering ozone and UV application with regard to the following subjects: disinfection and disinfection byproducts, UV validation and monitoring, advanced oxidation processes, ozone in drinking water, ozone in wastewater, and applications of ozone in food processing. Tours […]
Montreal Study Indicates Antidepressants In Water Affecting Fish Suggest Ozone Treatment
A controlled study involving brook trout exposed to varying amounts of effluent Montreal water over a three-month period at the University of Montreal showed that fish exposed to antidepressants in the water showed a reduction in brain activity. Significant quantities of antidepressants are finding their way into the water around Montreal and affecting the fishes’ […]
Springfield Missouri Looks to Up Grade Ozone Generators
Springfield Public Works (Missouri) is looking at making large-scale upgrades at sewage treatment facilities this year. The utility is seeking to replace old ozone generators and a sewer line. They have rolled out a proposal that asks the city to secure up to $13 million in special obligation bonds. Missouri DNR rated the ozone generator […]