What to do with the sludge generated at the WTP?
To understand what to do with the sludge generated in a WTP, it’s important to know that this waste, produced during the water treatment process, requires specific care to ensure environmental safety and comply with current regulations. The correct management of WTP sludge helps to reduce impacts, optimize operating costs and transform waste into resources. […]
How to remove ammonia from wastewater?
The presence of ammonia in sanitary effluents represents one of the main operational challenges in sewage treatment systems in Brazil and around the world. The search for technologies to reduce ammonia in sanitary effluents has grown due to stricter environmental requirements and the need to protect sensitive water bodies. Ammonia (NH₃/NH₄⁺) is a nitrogenous compound […]
Why should water and sanitation be on the COP30 agenda?
COP 30 begins today in Belém (PA) and represents a historic milestone for Brazil, not only for hosting the biggest global event on climate change, but also for putting the Amazon at the center of the discussions. However, one key issue has yet to be given the prominence it deserves: water management and basic sanitation. […]
Radioactivity analysis: understand the risks, the legislation and how to guarantee the potability of water according to Ordinance 888
Radioactivity is present in our daily lives, whether it comes from natural or artificial sources, and so we are constantly exposed to it. Therefore, in order to guarantee the protection of human health, various standards and legislation have been implemented with the aim of controlling and monitoring the total alpha and total beta radiation in […]
Hemodialysis Water: Water that sustains life
According to the Brazilian Society of Nephrology (SBN), Brazil has approximately 172,000 patients undergoing renal replacement therapies, mainly hemodialysis, most of whom are treated by the Unified Health System (SUS) [1]. What is Hemodialysis? Hemodialysis is a procedure that replaces the function of compromised kidneys. In this therapy, a machine filters the patient’s blood, removing […]
Waste Classification: Understanding the Changes in the new NBR 10004:2024
Modern life has brought countless facilities, especially with the advance of industrialization, which has made it possible for a large section of the population to access products and services. However, this progress has also resulted in a significant increase in waste generationmany of which have the potential to cause serious damage to human health and […]
How to meet the phosphorus limit in sewage discharge?
Phosphorus is a fundamental nutrient for the maintenance of life, but in high concentrations it represents a considerable environmental challenge. In the context of domestic and industrial sewage, its high concentration can trigger the eutrophication of water bodies, compromising ecosystems and the quality of the water supply. Compliance with the limits established by resolutions and […]
The Importance of Treatment Plant Engineering for Industries and Sanitation Utilities
Have you ever wondered what role a treatment plant engineering company plays in the daily lives of industries and sanitation companies? At EP, we transform projects into complete solutions that guarantee water quality and the proper treatment of effluents, always in compliance with environmental standards. We work from initial diagnosis to assisted operation, delivering safety, […]
EP at the largest sanitation and environment event in the Americas
Fenasan 2025 (National Sanitation and Environment Fair) is taking place from October 21 to 23, and EP is bringing its more than 50 years of experience in the sector to the fair. Held at the Expo Center Norte in São PauloFenasan is considered to be the largest sanitation and environment event in the Americas and […]
7 reasons to outsource your wastewater treatment operations
Keeping a Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant (WTP/WWTP) up and running is no simple task – let alone a cheap one. Studies show that the costs of operating and maintaining a medium-sized treatment plant can exceed R$ 2 million per yearThis includes energy consumption, inputs, waste disposal and labor. In addition to the financial investment, […]