Dates and Registration
As part of the webinar "Filamentous Bacteria: Causes, Effects, Detection and Control", wastewater treatment professionals will gain valuable insights into the biological basis of filamentous microorganisms, innovative detection methods and strategies for control. There is a particular focus on how the targeted control of filamentous bacteria helps to conserve resources, reduce operating costs and sustainably increase the efficiency of processes in wastewater treatment plants.
| Upcoming dates: | tbd. |
| Time: | 6:00 PM (CET) |
| Duration: | 60 minutes + Q&A session |
| Speaker: | Dr. Jiri Snaidr Dr. Claudia Beimfohr |
| Platform: | Zoom Webinar |
Aim of the Webinar
The webinar shows how the challenges posed by filamentous bacteria can be effectively overcome in order to reduce malfunctions and cut costs in the long term. Participants will learn how modern technologies and optimized strategies can increase efficiency and minimize the consumption of resources such as energy, chemicals and precipitants. The three core topics of the webinar:
- LECTURE 1: Biology and causes of filamentous bacteria in wastewater
What are filamentous bacteria, which species are common in wastewater treatment plants and which factors promote their growth? An overview of the biological basis and the causes of their proliferation. (Dr. Jiri Snaidr)
- LECTURE 2: Innovative detection with VIT® gene probe technology
How can fast and specific detection of microorganisms be achieved? Introduction to the functionality, advantages and possible applications of VIT® gene probe technology, supplemented by practical examples. (Dr. Claudia Beimfohr)
- LECTURE 3: Effects on wastewater treatment plant operation and control
What economic and operational challenges are posed by filamentous bacteria? Effective measures for short-term and long-term control as well as optimization strategies for stable processes. (Dr. Jiri Snaidr)
The webinar will be supplemented by practical case studies that highlight specific examples from biological and industrial wastewater treatment plants. It will be shown how the targeted control of filamentous bacteria reduces malfunctions, improves efficiency and stabilizes operations in the long term.
Role of the Wastewater Biocoenosis
Why Analyze the Microbiology of Wastewater?
Whether within nitrification, biological phosphate elimination or the control of bulking and floating sludge - the integration of systematic monitoring of microorganisms enables targeted action and provides information on the effectiveness of the measures taken. This avoids increased efforts to solve problems, reduces chemical quantities and the associated costs, and significantly increases the overall safety and degradation performance of the plant.
Especially in times when global supply chain problems lead to chemical bottlenecks and environmental conditions require a more sustainable approach, the search for innovative methods to make cleaning processes more efficient and comply with discharge values is particularly important. Microbiological wastewater monitoring has been a proven and sustainable solution for three decades.
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