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Dissolved air flotation system treating food-industry wastewater at an Australian industrial site

Food Industry DAF Upgrade Reduces Average BOD by More Than 50%

A targeted wastewater process upgrade helped a food-industry site reduce average BOD from approximately 1,400 mg/L to below 700 mg/L in just three weeks. This project shows how practical optimisation of an existing DAF system can deliver significant performance improvements without immediately replacing the equipment....

PFAS monitoring requirements NSW: what landfills and sewage treatment plants need to know

The NSW EPA has announced new PFAS monitoring requirements NSW for licensed landfills and sewage treatment plants, coming into effect from 1 October 2026. Under the new Chemical Control Order, affected operators will need to monitor PFAS in wastewater and provide annual reports to the EPA. While PFAS has attracted significant attention in recent years, the introduction of these monitoring requirements...

Top 5 Water Quality Parameters Every Facility Should Monitor

Water quality monitoring isn't just a compliance checkbox — it’s fundamental to operational efficiency, asset protection, and environmental responsibility. Poor water quality leads to equipment failures, costly fines, and reputational damage. Understanding the key parameters and monitoring them regularly ensures your facility remains compliant, efficient, and sustainable....

5 Warning Signs Your Water Treatment System Needs an Upgrade

Water quality monitoring isn't just a compliance checkbox — it’s fundamental to operational efficiency, asset protection, and environmental responsibility. Poor water quality leads to equipment failures, costly fines, and reputational damage. Understanding the key parameters and monitoring them regularly ensures your facility remains compliant, efficient, and sustainable....

The Role of Flocculants and Coagulants in Water Treatment — Explained

Water quality monitoring isn't just a compliance checkbox — it’s fundamental to operational efficiency, asset protection, and environmental responsibility. Poor water quality leads to equipment failures, costly fines, and reputational damage. Understanding the key parameters and monitoring them regularly ensures your facility remains compliant, efficient, and sustainable....