388 Industrial Water Week 2024: Wastewater Thursday

Scaling UP! H2O

Wastewater isn’t fully appreciated until it's not working.

Let’s dive into Wastewater Thursday! This is the day we celebrate the unsung heroes—water treaters—who help reuse and recycle water, keeping our planet sustainable. Wastewater treatment isn’t just about getting rid of contaminants; it’s about turning something used into something reusable, ensuring that water doesn’t go to waste. And believe it or not, this process is essential, even if it means sometimes working in environments that… Well, it doesn't always smell so great.

Let me share a story. Years ago, I visited a turkey rendering plant with my dad, and I’ll never forget how strong the smell was. My dad leaned over and said, “Son, that’s what money smells like.” But the real lesson came later when I walked into a new customer’s office straight from the plant, not realizing just how much of that smell had followed me. They still bring it up whenever I visit, and it taught me to always be prepared—now I keep fresh clothes in my car for those, let’s say, aromatic site visits.

Today, we're diving into how to run a successful wastewater jar study—getting that perfect floc formation. So, grab your stirrers and notepads; we’re going deep into the steps you need to get it right every time. And you’re not going to want to miss a special message from our guest, Chris Drover from ZwitterCo, who’s working on revolutionary membrane technology for wastewater treatment. Chris even did a live taste test of reclaimed industrial water—talk about dedication! His message? “Water is water.” No matter where it comes from. Wastewater needs to be reused and recycled for our activities to be sustainable in the long run.”

So, let’s celebrate how wastewater treatment makes our world more sustainable. Snap a photo of yourself and your favorite wastewater tool or system and tag it with #IWW24 and #IndustrialWaterWeek. Let’s show the world what makes this day so important! Timestamps 0:01- Trace Blackmore shares his turkey rendering plant story 7:30 - How to properly run a wastewater jar test 17:57 - Our friend Christopher Drover, CTO and Co-Founder at Zwitter Co stops by to wish everyone a happy Wastewater Thursday 21:00 - Detective H2O - The Case of Seeing the Dead

Connect with Christopher Drover Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] Website: Zwitter Co LinkedIn: Christopher Drover

Links Mentioned Industrial Water Week Resources Page 078 The One with The Waste Water Guy (Part 1) 079 The One with The Waste Water Guy (Part 2) 349 Defying Fouling Challenges: A New Frontier in Industrial Wastewater Solutions