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TRUMPF, a manufacturer of laser diodes made from Gallium Arsenide substrates (GaAs) wafers, needed a practical, cost-effective wafer-thinning wastewater treatment process that would also allow them to meet local regulatory discharge requirements. To better understand the effects of the different treatment stages on arsenic within the wastewater management system, TRUMPF installed the MetalGuard™ Arsenic online arsenic analyzer to measure influent and effluent arsenic levels in real time. The MetalGuard analyzer provided TRUMPF with accurate and reliable results to measure the performance of its IEX system and ensure regulatory compliance. The wastewater treatment approach that TRUMPF introduced resulted in several process improvements, providing an estimated annual cost savings of more than $150K with an ROI of less than one year.

In this engaging interview from WEFTEC 2024, Rick Bacon, CEO of AMS, joins Paul Gagliardo, Innovation Director of The Water Entrepreneur Podcast, to discuss the pressing challenges of treating difficult-to-remove contaminants, with a particular focus on PFAS. Throughout their conversation, Rick shares his insights on the prevalence of PFAS discussions at the conference and highlights the complexities faced by consumers when choosing between various treatment technologies—whether extraction, absorption, or destruction. He emphasizes the need for comprehensive, end-to-end solutions that not only capture but also destroy contaminants to prevent them from re-entering the environment.

As an industry governed by regulatory standards to deliver safe water and protect environmental health, the challenge is to do so cost-effectively with minimum greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. While new treatment facilities can be built, a greater focus should be placed on making the legacy of inefficient and non-climate-friendly treatment plants more sustainable and aligned with the goals of Water 2050. Online water quality analyzers will be instrumental in helping existing water treatment facilities meet these goals because of the benefits they offer. Real-time water monitoring helps optimize the treatment process, resulting in less energy and chemical use, and therefore, less GHG emissions.

An insightful dialogue with AMS CEO Rick Bacon and BIOBOX Water COO Joaquín Murría Martín at WEFTEC 2024 where the two met to discuss the BIOBOX® Nitrate Removal technology. Following a successful seven-month pilot in Gilbert, Arizona, BIOBOX is now preparing for future demonstrations in the U.S., with potential collaborations at Cleveland Water Alliance and The Water Tower. With promising results and growing interest, AMS and BIOBOX look forward to continuing their efforts to bring this sustainable denitrification solution to the U.S. market in 2025.

BIOBOX® Nitrate is a cost-effective and sustainable solution to remove nitrates from water. Through a patented technology that biologically transforms nitrates into harmless nitrogen gas, BIOBOX Nitrate eliminates the contaminant without creating toxic waste products. Delivered in either a containerized or full-scale design, this revolutionary biological denitrification technology is a transformative, intelligent and reliable nitrate treatment solution.

In this episode of AMS Talks, industry consultant and special guest host Nadia Abboud sits down with Rocio Flores, Water Quality Engineer for Golden State Water Company. Rocio shares valuable insights into how Golden State Water has been tackling the challenge of managing a groundwater source with selenium concentrations that exceed the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for their Edna Road System. Watch this interview for an insightful look into managing heavy metal exceedances in areas with limited water sources and the value of investing in real-time selenium monitoring to support the treatment process.

The potential of ferrate, specifically Ferrate(VI), a supercharged form of iron with a +6 oxidation state, as an advanced oxidant for water and wastewater treatment is widely documented. While the use of ferrates has been limited due to synthesis difficulties and inherent instability, AMS has developed a novel system for on-site production of Ferrate(VI) to address this limitation. Examining the history of oxidation in water treatment and the role of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) in oxidizing complex organic constituents, it is evident that Ferrate(VI) can be a strong oxidant with a higher oxidation potential than ozone and chlorine. Despite challenges in treating stubborn organics and the need for efficient and economical AOPs, ongoing study and consideration for Ferrate as an AOP option will reshape the paradigm of advanced oxidation for water and wastewater treatment.

The City of Paso Robles, California, used an online trihalomethane (THM) analyzer capable of low-level real-time detection of DBCM and BDCM to help characterize and monitor THMs in its treated wastewater for groundwater recharge use. The high frequency of reliable and accurate THM data provided by the THM-100™ proved essential to the City’s DBP strategy to maintain regulatory compliance with NPDES permit levels.

In this episode of AMS Talks, industry consultant and special guest host Nadia Abboud engages in a detailed conversation with Steve Mungari, Business Development Manager for AMS, about the critical issue of hexavalent chromium (Cr6) treatment planning and compliance. The discussion centers around the initiatives Steve is spearheading at AMS to support the nearly 500 sites across California that need to assess, determine, and implement compliance plans to meet the 10 ppb MCL regulation for Cr6. Watch this insightful interview to learn how AMS is positioned to aid utilities in achieving Cr6 compliance.

Watch this video to learn how online analyzers, which provide real-time water quality data, offer significant advantages over traditional lab-based testing. With high-frequency monitoring and automated alerts, online analyzers support cost-effective treatment, reduce overuse of chemicals, and ensure safe water delivery. From intake to distribution, real-time data enables facilities to optimize performance, manage risk, and make informed decisions—driving smarter, more sustainable water management.