Biological and chemical processes play a vital role in the breakdown of fats, grease and solids in wastewater. Laboratory testing makes sure these processes are kept in check. Here are several of the innovative products on the market that aid in biological and chemical breakdown, and the laboratory analysis of those processes.

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What’s the potential benefit of calling facilities something other than ‘wastewater treatment plant’? And those who work there something other than ‘operator’?

A school of thought says it’s time to change the job titles by which we refer to the people who run wastewater and drinking water systems.

Treatment lagoons in Batavia, N.Y., attract a wide assortment of waterfowl, shorebirds and wildlife — and large crowds of watchers.

A treatment plant on Lake Superior manages biosolids with a flexible process and a beneficial use program that responds to seasonal demands.

A flight simulator for wastewater treatment plants gives users a hands-on approach to troubleshooting or making changes to the treatment train.