Each sixty-minute session is available to the public and free to attend. Most sessions will be presented at two separate ti

Trickling Filters for the 21st Century began as a live, ten-session webinar series. Sessions span a range of topics and are now available to access on-demand. Click on the dropdown arrow beside each course title for more information.

A Century in the Making: Modern Trickling Filter Solutions

What You'll Learn

Join the global Brentwood Water & Wastewater team, and guest speaker John Harrison, for a meeting of the minds-style discussion on trickling filter technology. In this course, we'll be debunking some common misconceptions surrounding trickling filters. We'll also review key benefits of these systems and share stories from around the world of ways trickling filters have been used to effectively remedy challenges facing the wastewater treatment industry.

This webinar was held live on November 3, 2022. Click the button below to watch the recording.

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Process Design Considerations for Trickling Filter Systems

What You'll Learn

In this session, we'll be reviewing the most critical parameters to take into consideration when it comes to trickling filter process design. John Harrison, consulting engineer and owner of John R Harrison Consulting, will be leading the 2:00pm EST session discussion.

This webinar was held live on December 1, 2022. Click the button below to watch the recording.

 

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Better Together: Combined Activated Sludge and Trickling Filter Processes

What You'll Learn

Did you know that trickling filters can be integrated into activated sludge processes? In this session, we review the design philosophy behind this pairing, and explore methodologies of trickling filter-solids contact, roughing filter-activated sludge, and activated sludge-nitrifying trickling filter processes. John Harrison P.E., Consulting Engineer and owner of John R Harrison Consulting, will be leading this session.

This webinar was held live on January 12, 2023. Click the button below to watch the recording.

 

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Trickling Filter Media: The Heart of a System

What You'll Learn

Media is at the core of any trickling filter. In this session, we'll review the evolution of trickling filter media, discuss different material types and properties, and lay out the most important criteria to look for in a product, and manufacturer, that will ensure reliability and efficiency in your system.

This webinar was held live on February 16, 2023. Click the button below to watch the recording.

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More Than Media: Supplementary Components and Processes

What You'll Learn

While media is an important element of any trickling filter system, there are other components that are essential to successful operation. This session is dedicated to discussing design considerations of  distribution systems, underdrains, and ventilation systems.

This webinar was held live on March 9, 2023. Click the button below to watch the recording.

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Optimizing Trickling Filter Operation

What You'll Learn

Proper, routine maintenance is critical to optimizing trickling filter system operation. We'll cover best practices to keeping your bugs happy and your trickling filter efficient. This session features guest speaker Scott Dunn, Superintendent at the Bethel Park South Park Wastewater Treatment Plant.

This webinar was held live on April 27, 2023. Click the button below to watch the recording.

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Retrofit Tips for Existing Trickling Filters

What You'll Learn

Whether you're looking to upgrade a trickling filter from rock to plastic media, or need to replace existing plastic media, we'll walk you through typical media service life and retrofit options.

This webinar was held live on May 16, 2023. Click the button below to watch the recording.

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Trickling Filters for Food and Beverage Wastewater Treatment

What You'll Learn

This session is dedicated to discussing trickling filter applications for industrial food and beverage wastewater treatment.

This webinar was held live on June 13, 2023. Click the button below to watch the recording.

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How to Integrate Trickling Filters in a BNR Process

What You'll Learn

Trickling filters can play an important role in a BNR process. If you have requirements for phosphorous removal and denitrification, learn more about how trickling filters can help!

This session features guest speakers John Harrison, P.E. and Greg Farmer. John is a Consulting Engineer and Owner of John R Harrison Consulting. Greg Farmer is a Senior Operations Specialist at South Platte Renew.

This webinar was held live on July 18, 2023. Click the button below to watch the recording.

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Utilizing Trickling Filters in Anaerobic Treatment Processes

What You'll Learn

Learn how trickling filters can be employed in anaerobic treatment processes.

This session was held live on September 21, 2023. Click the button below to watch the recording.

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