Surfactants Reduce Wastewater Treatment Efficiency - Did You Know?

A combination of drought conditions, water conservation efforts, and an increase in the use of surfactants has created unique challenges for wastewater treatment operators.
Surfactants ― present in laundry and dishwasher detergents, personal care products, and disinfectants ― are not easily removed within wastewater processes and pose significant challenges for treatment plants due to their inhibitory effects on wastewater treatment.
Nanobubbles are an in-situ chemistry that break down and inactivate surfactants and other inhibitory compounds to improve wastewater treatment efficiency.
Listen as John Crisman explains the dilemma in detail.