HAWTHORNE, Calif. – Moleaer Inc., developer of industrial-scale nanobubble technology that delivers extraordinary improvements in chemical-free water treatment, has published a new white paper, Surfactants In Wastewater: Unintended Consequences Of Water Conservation And The Pandemic.
This 11-page technical paper, illustrated to make key points more accessible, tackles problems caused by increased cleaning and antimicrobial products made with surfactants—such as quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs or quats) or tensides—emerging in wastewater since the pandemic, how they are exacerbated by increasingly stringent water conservation measures, unpredictable weather and droughts, and one groundbreaking technology that is proving vastly effective in combating these issues.
The changing climate, including increased drought conditions and often unpredictable precipitation causing flooding, has made it increasingly difficult to maintain wastewater treatment efficiency. During times of drought, concentrations of contaminants and pollutants such as surfactants are significantly higher, causing inhibitory effects on treatment and biology. Conversely, erratic rainfall patterns introduce variability in wastewater flows, making it difficult for treatment plants to predict and adjust their processes accordingly. These changes underscore the urgent need for resilient wastewater management strategies to mitigate the impacts on wastewater concentrations and safeguard public health and the environment.
The paper begins with an overview of what surfactants are, how they end up in wastewater, how they’re measured in water flows, and their negative impacts on wastewater treatment processes. It goes on to track trends in water conservation and surfactant usage, especially since the pandemic, and provides an overview of current methods to reduce the detrimental effects of surfactants on wastewater.
The last third of the paper introduces nanobubble technology as a robust, chemical-free solution to the plethora of problems caused by surfactants in wastewater. This section provides the science behind nanobubbles and how they are being used to help wastewater treatment plants, both municipal and industrial, increase treatment efficiency and capacity with lower energy and chemical footprint.
The References section offers a helpful selection of sources for those seeking further insight into the science behind nanobubble technology.
Free copies of this white paper are available from Moleaer at https://hubs.la/Q02mtvB30.
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About Moleaer
Moleaer™ is the global leader in nanobubble technology with a mission to do more using less water. By deploying the power of nanobubbles, the company enhances and improves the performance and productivity of many of the world’s most critical industrial processes. Its proprietary nanobubble technology unlocks the power of water to help farmers grow more food, empowers businesses to manage water more effectively and efficiently, and restores aquatic ecosystems sustainably without chemicals.
Moleaer has deployed more than 2,500 nanobubble generator installations in more than 55 countries. The generators inject nanobubbles ― 2,500 times smaller than a grain of salt ― that supersaturate the water with oxygen or other gases, form mild oxidants for disinfection, and increase water’s ability to permeate soil and rock. Moleaer’s patented nanobubble technology provides the highest oxygen transfer rate in the industry at >85% and is a cost-effective, chemical-free solution proven to increase sustainable food production through better plant health and heat tolerance, reduce the use of chemicals across water-based industrial processes including the food value chain, restore aquatic ecosystems, and improve natural resource recovery.
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