Web Exclusive Feature! Activated Sludge Wastewater Treatment Overview
Wastewater treatment education, intended for the average Wethead--lots of practical descriptions, flow-through breakdowns and a bit of humor.
Editor's Note: This article was originally written by Patrick J. O'Neill, plant superintendent of Scranton WWTP 2000-2001. He can be reached at patrick.oneill5@merck.com.
Author's Note: This article will describe the basic systems involved in the activated sludge type of wastewater (sewage) treatment for a larger city, and will walk through the Scranton, PA, treatment plant to give an overall picture of a specific system. It is intended for the average Wethead--lots of practical descriptions, a bit of humor, flow-through breakdowns of how the processes affect each other--and will touch periodically into technical terms.