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Biological Products:

Bioaugmentation products for Wastewater applications in Papermills, Refineries, Chemical, Tanneries, Municipalities, Textiles, Steel, Agriculture, Animal feedlot, Gun Powder plant, Food and Beverage- Dairy Products, Orange Juice factory, Wineries, Cookie factory, Vegetable processing plant, Meat packing, Barbecue Restaurant, Aquaculture, Ornamental Ponds with algae , CAFO, Nursing homes, Military, Campgrounds, Universities, Regulatory agencies, River and Lake remediation

Lab Services:

Filamentous Identification Lab Service. One reason to identify filaments is to determine the filaments characteristics and then determine the type present. If the type is found out, a root cause can usually be associated with a particular filament. If the cause is known, then a correction can be made to alleviate problems. Chlorination is only a quick fix. Without process changes, filaments will grow back after chlorination.

Wastewater Biomass Analyses and Cooling Tower Analyses also available

Training Materials:

Training is an integral part of any job. Not everyone is at the same level of training. Many people want beginning concepts and basics. Some need technical information or troubleshooting. Some want equipment, technology or process information.

We have developed a full set of Basic training, Advanced training, Filamentous Identification the Easy Way as well as custom training CD's Manuals. We also provide hands-on training classes and soon will have an Online "E-University".

Audits and Consulting:

At Environmental Leverage® Inc., we have a team of experienced individuals who come into your plant with a fresh pair of eyes. The system is checked from influent to effluent. System optimization, equipment efficiency and operational excellence are key components explored. Key Benefits Equipment efficiency Total Cost of Operation reductions Reliability and safety

An onsite audit is conducted to examine system parameters, process controls, and current monitor and control procedures. A physical walk-through is conducted, process flow diagrams are examined, previous design criteria are examined and current standard operating procedures are evaluated along with data logs.

Service Options

Lab Services

Wastewater Biomass Analyses

This is our standard analyses used to examine the biomass in a system. A wastewater biomass analyses would consist of a number of different things. A brief cover letter explaining the overall health of your system as observed through the sample. Any suggestions for troubleshooting that might be indicated by the observations noted. The report includes an analysis of the floc, the higher life forms and possible filamentous identifications if requested.

What is a wastewater biomass analysis? The Wastewater Biomass Analyses consists of three sections, a report that summarizes the findings and correlating process recommendations, a Higher Life Form sheet and the Floc Characterization Sheet. Wet mounts, India Ink stains as well as the use of Lactophenol Cotton blue are used on the biomass. Wastewater Biomass Analyses $250.00 per sample.

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Filamentous Identification

Filamentous Identification sheet Filaments can be internal or external and they can be free of the floc structures or found intertwined in the floc. Filaments present in the system do not always have to mean a problem. Some filaments are good if they form a strong backbone and add a rigid network to the floc. They help give the floc more structure and settle faster. Filaments are good BOD degraders also. They are only a problem when they become dominant. If filament abundance is in the abundant or excessive range, having a Filamentous Identification performed is recommended.

One reason to identify filaments is to determine the filaments characteristics and then determine the type present. If the type is found out, a root cause can usually be associated with a particular filament. If the cause is known, then a correction can be made to alleviate problems. Chlorination is only a quick fix. Without process changes, filaments will grow back after chlorination.

Analyses consists of a Wastewater Biomass analyses as well as Gram, Neisser, Lactophenol Cotton Blue stains and India Ink stains. Filament sheets for each filament identified are included as well as process troubleshooting recommendations. Filamentous Identification $350.00 We have provided a link in this sentence for more in-depth details on Wastewater Biomass Analyses with Filamentous Identification.

Cooling Tower Analyses

Cooling towers can be a critical process in many industrial production facilities. An industrial cooling tower can be the perfect media for biological growth if not properly treated. Typical pH is 7-9 and temperatures may have a wide range. In a cooling tower, the water trickles down a large surface area in order to air-cool the water. The natural evaporation provides the cooling necessary to reuse the water. As water evaporates, minerals and contaminants in the water concentrate. These minerals and contaminants will eventually reach a concentration where they will cause problems and interfere with the performance of both the tower and the cooling system, itself. papermill audits

Fouling and corrosion of the cooling tower can impact treatment, and impact heat transfer losses causing decrease in efficiency and increased power consumption. Biofouling can also destroy cooling towers if they are made of lumber. Corrosion can occur on metal parts.

More seriously, such contaminants can be harmful to humans who come in contact with them, like operational and maintenance personnel. The most notable example has been the outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease, affecting people in hotels, hospitals, office buildings, and other locations, who have come into contact with cooled air from an air conditioning system contaminated from cooling tower water of the air conditioning plant.

For more details on Cooling Tower Analyses and troubleshooting

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Audits

At Environmental Leverage Inc., we offer a number of services to complement your existing level of expertise. Trained professionals will bring the latest technology and innovations to your site to help you develop sound buisness solutions to improve your bottom line.

Wastewater Audits

Smooth operation of a waste treatment plant is critical. Environmental compliance is a must. Operational costs are skyrocketing with new environmental regulations. A complete audit of your plant can help identify opportunity areas for improvement. Troubleshooting minor problems and implementing process changes can help avoid major problems.

For more information see detailed descriptions of each service. Audits and Troubleshooting

Consulting

Call or email now to find out more about scheduling an audit at your own plant!
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Lab services are usually an integral part of any audit. We typically recommend either a Wastewater Biomass Analyses or a Filamentous Identification of your Biomass to be performed prior to or during an onsite or virtual audit. To learn more about this service:

Wastewater Training

Hands on Training and Self Taught classes

The greatest equipment and the most efficient, dedicated workers are useless if they are not properly trained.

At Environmental Leverage, we have years of experience in many process areas and technical expertise on equipment, systems and operations. Programs to optimize your system or custom training can be tailored to increase the reliability and efficiency of your plant.

Tracy Finnegan, Author & Principal Consultant of Environmental Leverage has developed numerous training materials in order to help our customers with their process controls. Many of our newsletters, tech tips or training sheets and handbooks have been developed due to customer problem solving experiences.

Wastewater Training CD's

Favorites:

Higher Life Forms

General Filamentous Identification

Wastewater Microbiology

Wastewater Basics Training

Filamentous Identification the Easy Way

Custom Training CD's or Manuals

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Onsite Private Wastewater Training classes

Training Classes are usually custom designed for onsite training and cover the majority of wastewater equipment utilized onsite.

Standard topics usually covered: Basic Activated Sludge Microbiology

Hands on Microscopic Observation

Process Overview and Process variations

Process Control Strategies

Settleometer Test

Troubleshooting Activated Sludge Processes

Visual Physical Observations

Filaments and Foam control

Solids Carryover and Settling Problems

Public Wastewater Training

We offer courses throughout the year. Typically we hold one or two day classes.

We have operator classes, lab classes and our Advanced Filamentous Identification the Easy Way Class, an intense two day hand on lab class.

Visit our Wastewater ELearning Training Courses Website. Click this link to go to the site. www.WastewaterELearning.com

Check our schedule for upcoming Biological Wastewater Training Classes or Filamentous ID Training Classes.
You can also volunteer to host a wastewater training class at your site. Please contact us for complete details on hosting a training class on your site.

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Online Training ELearning

Since training is such an integral part of any system, we have been asked to develop an online training program with some of our materials. It is not always easy to get on a plane and attend a class. Now you will be able to take the class at your leisure from your

home or office.

Wastewater ELearning

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