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The Water Values Podcast series is presented in collaboration with Bluefield Research. This podcast series explores water issues from a variety of perspectives with the goal of uncovering the true value of water. Each episode will delve into one aspect of water, such as water utilities, water treatment, water resources, water reuse, and more.
Algae-Based Wastewater Treatment with Martin Gross
Water Values Podcast
32 minutes 7 seconds
11 months ago
Algae-Based Wastewater Treatment with Martin Gross
Martin Gross, the CEO of Gross-Wen Technologies, provides a phenomenal look at algae-based wastewater treatment, its benefits and its eco-friendly byproducts.
In this session, you’ll learn about:
Martin’s dual-Ph.D. background
How Martin determined that algae was ideal for wastewater treatment
The basics of algal wastewater treatment
The difference between algae treatment and bacterial treatment
The climate benefits of algal water treatment
The lower energy consumption of algal wastewater treatment compared to bacterial treatment
The beneficial algae byproducts produced after harvesting
The resilience of algae systems
Why and how algae blooms are harmful
How algae harvesting in algae treatments systems helps avoid algae blooms
Algae treatment system footprints
How algae treatment systems “bolt on” to conventional treatment systems to help achieve nitrogen and phosphorous removal
The types and sizes of systems that are ideal for algal wastewater treatment
How algae treatment works in industrial settings, including food and beverage producers, and municipal wastewater treatment
Resources and links mentioned in or relevant to this session include:
Martin’s LinkedIn profile
Gross-Wen Technologies’ website
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Water Values Podcast
The Water Values Podcast series is presented in collaboration with Bluefield Research. This podcast series explores water issues from a variety of perspectives with the goal of uncovering the true value of water. Each episode will delve into one aspect of water, such as water utilities, water treatment, water resources, water reuse, and more.