by Tom McNamara | Feb 8, 2023 | Events, Impacts, Solutions, Waste Water
Sewage Sewage is a broad term that encompasses all types of waste and wastewater produced by households and industries, It is made up of the following types of waste water: Blackwater specifically refers to wastewater that is generated by toilets and contains human...
by Tom McNamara | Feb 6, 2023 | Fresh Water, Outdoor Water, Personal Action, Potable Water, Science, Waste Water
Sensor clusters by another name A sonde is a type of instrument that is used for environmental monitoring. It typically consists of a sensor or set of sensors that are used to measure various parameters, such as temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and conductivity....
by Tom McNamara | Jan 23, 2023 | Waste Water
Purpose A sewage treatment works, also known as a wastewater treatment plant, is a facility that is designed to remove pollutants from raw sewage before it is released into the environment. The core function of a sewage treatment works is to purify and clean the...
by Tom McNamara | Jan 23, 2023 | Events, Impacts, Waste Water
What it provides Sewage is considered a pollutant because it contains a wide range of harmful substances that can have negative impacts on the environment when released. These substances include bacteria, viruses, chemicals, and nutrients that can harm aquatic life,...
by Tom McNamara | Jan 23, 2023 | Fresh Water, Impacts, Waste Water
Algal blooms Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are caused by the rapid growth of certain types of algae, which can release toxins that can harm aquatic life, wildlife and human health. Blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria (covered in our previous post), can bloom...
by Tom McNamara | Jan 23, 2023 | Fresh Water, Impacts, Waste Water
Blue-green algae Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are a group of photosynthetic microorganisms that are found in a wide range of aquatic environments, such as rivers, lakes, and oceans. They are considered to be one of the oldest forms of life on Earth,...
