Lauren Takitch

Fixed-film biological treatment is a simple and effective solution for lagoon systems. While the basic biology is consistent, the specific design and technology chosen depend on factors like the lagoon’s shape, local climate, ease of access for operators, and regulatory requirements.

Tillamook Bay is renowned for its pristine coastal waters, thriving oyster beds, and the lush dairy country that has made the region famous. Protecting that legacy depends, in no small part, on the quiet work happening at local wastewater facilities. In December 2025, the Tillamook Bay WWTP took a meaningful step forward in that effort…

Tucked into a narrow valley at 8,671 feet in the San Juan Mountains, Lake City, Colorado is the kind of place where the nearest traffic light is an hour away. About 700 people call it home year-round, but every summer the population swells dramatically as anglers, hikers, and off-road enthusiasts pour in to take advantage of some of the most spectacular terrain in the American West.

Wolfpack Industries, a leader in providing customized amenities and utilities for hardworking communities across the U.S., is enhancing its environmental services with the help of Entex Technologies’ WavTex system.

Black Butte Ranch, nestled at the base of the iconic Black Butte Mountain, has been a top destination for nature lovers and relaxation seekers for over 50 years. This serene Oregon retreat now features Entex Technologies’ cutting-edge WavTex Integrated Fixed-Film Activated Sludge (IFAS) system, ensuring enhanced wastewater treatment capabilities to meet the seasonal demands of this popular vacation spot.

Tucked into the flat farmland of northwest Ohio, about an hour’s drive from Toledo, this small village is home to fewer than 1,000 residents. Like many rural communities in the region, its wastewater system had long done its job quietly. But increasing flows and organic loadings had outpaced what the existing lagoon system could reliably handle, and a more comprehensive upgrade was needed…

Located in a small rural community in South Carolina, a wastewater treatment facility recently underwent a significant upgrade to increase treatment capacity and improve effluent quality. The facility treats a flow of 0.236 MGD, and the installation, completed by Entex Technologies in December 2024, introduces a fixed film biological treatment system designed to reduce BOD and ammonia levels within the…

Skaneateles Lake is one of those rare places that seems almost too pristine to be real. Stretching nearly 16 miles through the Finger Lakes region of central New York, its crystal-clear waters have earned a reputation as one of the cleanest lakes in the United States. The lake serves as the unfiltered drinking water supply for the City of Syracuse – a testament to the exceptional water quality…

Malting plants produce malt, a critical part of the brewing and distilling processes. One such malting plant located in Montana is strategically placed in one of North America’s most productive barley-growing regions. The plant processes barley into high-quality malt for distribution to some of the best breweries and distillers in the world.

Located in central Virginia, a nuclear power station serves as a critical component of the Commonwealth’s energy infrastructure. The facility powers more than 450,000 homes and produces approximately 17% of Virginia’s total electricity and 40% of its carbon-free energy. Its operating license has recently been extended an additional 20 years, allowing continued operation through approximately 2060.