Abstract: An apparatus for treating wastewater comprising an electrocoagulation cell 100 including holding and isolating members 7, a top cell cover 17, a plurality of electrode plates E1 through E8 inserted within a sleeve 18 made of non-conductive material, thereby the electrode plate sets 11 and 12 offer minimum resistance to the incoming liquid. Such an electrocoagulation cell 100 including a member to break the laminar liquid flow and to maintain a turbulent state all along said cell 100. A set of electrode plates 11 and 12 connected in parallel or in series, wherein said electrode plate sets 11 and 12 have connections arranged such that it allows the electrical current be indistinctively interrupted and reversed. Such an electrode plate set 11 and 12 connected in parallel or in series, wherein a combination of non-similar metals may be made in order to have electrical connections that allow disinfection of the treated liquid.

Abstract: A system and method for treating and removing hydrocarbon and other contaminants in bilge and ballast water, utilizing a multiple progressive process that chemically and electrically treats-and removes contaminants. Wastewater, received by a sump, is transmitted to a holding tank and treated, over a period of time while-influent wastewater continues off loading. The wastewater is pumped to an oil/water separator tank that decants free-floating oil from the wastewater to an oil retention tank. The wastewater then undergoes an electrocoagulation process where emulsions are broken and compounds that further aid treatment are created. The treated water flows to a retention/separation tank where contaminant particles coalesce and separate. Water is decanted and transferred to a clean water holding tank through an ozone injection system and an activated carbon filter. Treated water is recirculated until it exits the system meeting discharge limits for organics and metals allowing release into the environment.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating wastewater comprising an electrocoagulation cell 100 including holding and isolating members 7, a top cell cover 17, a plurality of electrode plates E1 through E8 inserted within a sleeve 18 made of non-conductive material, thereby the electrode plate sets 11 and 12 offer minimum resistance to the incoming liquid. Such an electrocoagulation cell 100 including a member to break the laminar liquid flow and to maintain a turbulent state all along said cell 100. A set of electrode plates 11 and 12 connected in parallel or in series, wherein said electrode plate sets 11 and 12 have connections arranged such that it allows the electrical current be indistinctively interrupted and reversed. Such an electrode plate set 11 and 12 connected in parallel or in series, wherein a combination of non-similar metals may be made in order to have electrical connections that allow disinfection of the treated liquid.

Abstract: A system and method for treating and removing hydrocarbon and other contaminants in bilge and ballast water, utilizing a multiple progressive process that chemically and electrically treats-and removes contaminants. Wastewater, received by a sump, is transmitted to a holding tank and treated, over a period of time while-influent wastewater continues off loading. The wastewater is pumped to an oil/water separator tank that decants free-floating oil from the wastewater to an oil retention tank. The wastewater then undergoes an electrocoagulation process where emulsions are broken and compounds that further aid treatment are created. The treated water flows to a retention/separation tank where contaminant particles coalesce and separate. Water is decanted and transferred to a clean water holding tank through an ozone injection system and an activated carbon filter. Treated water is recirculated until it exits the system meeting discharge limits for organics and metals allowing release into the environment.

Abstract: A process and system for pretreating, gathering, transmitting and finally treating waste produced at multiple locations includes pretreating the waste proximate the generation site, gathering the pretreated waste and transmitting the waste to a final treatment facility. One or more gathering stations, with sensing and feedback mechanisms, allow for controlled injection of waste to collection lines, and segments thereof, to control system demand through the collection line and to final treatment facility. The pretreating step includes removing particulates that impede the flow of waste through the collection lines.

Abstract: A process and system for pretreating, gathering, transmitting and finally treating waste produced at multiple locations includes pretreating the waste proximate the generation site, gathering the pretreated waste and transmitting the waste to a final treatment facility. One or more gathering stations, with sensing and feedback mechanisms, allow for controlled injection of waste to collection lines, and segments thereof, to control system demand through the collection line and to final treatment facility. The pretreating step includes removing particulates that impede the flow of waste through the collection lines.

Abstract: The present invention is a compact water dispersal system located on an outdoor ground site. The system includes a water treatment system resulting in treated water with an organic loading of less than about 20 ppm and a suspended solids concentration of less than about 20 ppm. The water flows from the water treatment system to an interior discharge pipe having a plurality of perforations. Through the perforations, the water flows into an exterior discharge pipe surrounding the interior discharge pipe, the exterior discharge pipe also having a plurality of perforations. The exterior discharge pipe is surrounded by a layer of wicking material. A volume of fill material surrounds the interior discharge pipe, the exterior discharge pipe, and the layer of wicking material, thereby dispersing the water therefrom.

Abstract: A compact nitrogen reduction wastewater treatment system for treating a waste liquid, the system comprising a single tank. The tank includes an inlet, an aerobic treatment compartment, an anoxic treatment compartment, a suspended micromedia compartment, an aerator, and a tank outlet. The aerobic treatment compartment includes aerobic treatment bacteria and is in fluid communication with the tank inlet. The anoxic treatment compartment is laterally disposed relative to, and in fluid communication with, the aerobic treatment compartment. The suspended micromedia compartment includes separating media. It is positioned laterally relative to, and is in fluid communication with, the anoxic treatment compartment. The suspended micromedia compartment is also laterally disposed relative to, and in fluid communication with, the aerobic treatment compartment.

Abstract: The present invention is a compact water dispersal system located on an outdoor ground site. The system includes a water treatment system resulting in treated water with an organic loading of less than about 20 ppm and a suspended solids concentration of less than about 20 ppm. The water flows from the water treatment system to an interior discharge pipe having a plurality of perforations. Through the perforations, the water flows into an exterior discharge pipe surrounding the interior discharge pipe, the exterior discharge pipe also having a plurality of perforations. The exterior discharge pipe is surrounded by a layer of wicking material. A volume of fill material surrounds the interior discharge pipe, the exterior discharge pipe, and the layer of wicking material, thereby dispersing the water therefrom.

Abstract: A compact nitrogen reduction wastewater treatment system for treating a waste liquid, the system comprising a single tank. The tank includes an inlet, an aerobic treatment compartment, an anoxic treatment compartment, a suspended micromedia compartment, an aerator, and a tank outlet. The aerobic treatment compartment includes aerobic treatment bacteria and is in fluid communication with the tank inlet. The anoxic treatment compartment is laterally disposed relative to, and in fluid communication with, the aerobic treatment compartment. The suspended micromedia compartment includes separating media. It is positioned laterally relative to, and is in fluid communication with, the anoxic treatment compartment. The suspended micromedia compartment is also laterally disposed relative to, and in fluid communication with, the aerobic treatment compartment.

Abstract: An apparatus (200) for the treatment of effluent including a chamber (210) having an inlet (212) and an outlet (252), a plurality of plate-type electrodes (211) extending vertically in the chamber (210), and an electrical supply connected to the plurality of plate-type electrodes (211). The plurality of plate-type electrodes (211) define a plurality of channels extending within the chamber (210). Each of the plurality of channels occurs between adjacent electrodes (211). The plurality of electrodes (211) are positioned between the inlet (212) and the outlet (252). The electrical supply delivers electricity of a first polarity to a first set of a plurality of electrodes (211). The electrical supply delivers electricity of an opposite polarity to the second set of electrodes (211).

Abstract: A wastewater treatment system which comprises a tank having defined therein an aerobic treatment zone and a suspended micromedia zone. One embodiment further includes an anaerobic treatment zone. The suspended micromedia zone includes a separating media. Substantially continuous aeration is provided to energize the separating media and cause it to be stirred up into a water column within the tank. The air flow provides partial suspension of the separating media and imparts continual upward motion to the wastewater in such zone. A chimney is provided above a portion of the suspended micromedia zone and extends above the aerobic treatment zone. The mixed liquid and air rising due to the aerator air flow travels within the chimney into the aerobic treatment zone. Some separating media also travels within the chimney into the aerobic treatment zone. Aerobic bacteria is provided in the aerobic treatment zone external of the chimney.

Abstract: A methods and apparatus for preventing migration of vapors from a subsoil through the stratum which includes a chamber formed within the subsoil, a conduit having an inlet extending into the chamber, and a vacuum pump connected to the conduit for drawing at least a partial vacuum so as to induce vapor migration from the subsoil into the chamber and into the inlet of the conduit and through the conduit. The vacuum pump serves to produce a vacuum of between 5 and 25 inches of mercury. The vacuum pump has the capacity to move greater than 1.5 and less than 5 cubic feet per minute through the conduit. The inlet end of the conduit is received within a cage positioned in the chamber. The cage has at least one inlet aperture for allowing the vapors to pass from the chamber into the inlet of the conduit. A chamber cap is affixed over the chamber so as to prevent ambient air from entering the chamber. The conduit has an inlet located within the chamber and an outlet located at a discharge location.