Scientific American: I Lost My Arm To Microbes, But They Can Save The World

Learn about common wastewater microorganisms including bacteria, protozoa, fungi, algae, archaea, rotifers, and nematodes, what they do, and what their presence can reveal about biological treatment conditions.

Temperature influences every biological wastewater treatment system. Learn how seasonal changes affect microbial activity, dissolved oxygen, sludge accumulation, nitrification, and overall treatment performance.

Healthy wastewater treatment depends on the growth and development of microbial communities. Learn how microorganisms progress through each growth phase and why understanding the microbial life cycle helps operators improve treatment stability, reduce sludge, and optimize biological performance.