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Description: Exploring the Benefits of Internally Stored Carbon for Nutrient Removal
Exploring the Benefits of Internally Stored Carbon for Nutrient Removal
Abstract
Discover the future of nutrient removal during this knowledge development session. Join us as we explore how harnessing internally stored carbon (ISC) can improve BNR processes. This session will highlight innovative strategies to achieve lower nutrient discharges, cut energy usage, and maximize the value of wastewater carbon-without the high costs and drawbacks of external carbon addition. Learn how ISC, stored by bacteria as glycogen and PHAs, unlocks new pathways to boost both nitrogen and phosphorus removal and enhance sludge densification. Gain insights into the real-world benefits, challenges, and implementation strategies for ISC-driven BNR, and leave with actionable guidance to optimize your plant's performance and sustainability.
This paper was presented at WEFTEC 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Presentation time
15:30:00
17:00:00
Session time
15:30:00
17:00:00
SessionExploring the Benefits of Internally Stored Carbon for Nutrient Removal
Session locationErnest N. Morial Convention Center
TopicMunicipal Wastewater Treatment Design, Nutrients, Research and Innovation
TopicMunicipal Wastewater Treatment Design, Nutrients, Research and Innovation
Author(s)
Bauhs, Kayla, Jimenez, Jose, Huggins, Isabel, Coats, Erik, Sturm, Belinda, Binty, Tasmin, Gagnon, Ali, Miller, Mark
Author(s)K. Bauhs1, J. Jimenez1, I. Huggins2, E. Coats2, B. Sturm3, T. Binty4, A. Gagnon5, M. Miller1
Author affiliation(s)Brown and Caldwell, 1Brown and Caldwell, 1University of Idaho, 2University of Idaho, 2Virginia Tech, 3University of Kansas, 4Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD), 5Brown and Caldwell, 1
SourceProceedings of the Water Environment Federation
Document typeConference Paper
PublisherWater Environment Federation
Print publication date Sep 2026
DOI10.2175/193864718825160280
Volume / Issue
Content sourceWEFTEC
Copyright2026
Word count11

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