Educational posts on the water industry.

Insights from Aquatech Amsterdam 2025 Coftec was delighted to exhibit at Aquatech Amsterdam from 10–14 March 2025, where we connected with water and wastewater professionals from across Europe and beyond. The event sparked meaningful conversations about the challenges facing the sector — from accelerating project delivery to meeting stricter environmental ...

Author: Ahmed Bakhiet M.Eng. – Project Manager – Coftec. (i)  Introduction Water purification is essential for maintaining the well-being of communities and ensuring the sustainability of industrial operations. Among the innovative approaches in this field, Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) technology stands out for its exceptional efficiency and effectiveness in wastewater treatment ...

Author: Colman Lynch – Process Scientist. The presence of PFAS in water presents a significant quality challenge for treatment facilities worldwide. These synthetic chemicals (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), developed for their resistance to water, oil, and heat, are now present in numerous household products and industrial applications. Their persistence in ...

Introduction to Nitrate Monitoring in Lakes and Rivers in Ireland Clean, healthy water is an essential resource for life, yet Ireland’s lakes and rivers face numerous threats that can degrade water quality and harm ecosystems. One of the most significant pollutants of concern is nitrate. Understanding the origins of nitrate ...

Author: Ahmed Bakhiet – Project Manager – Coftec Nitrogen removal and recovery from wastewater is a crucial issue for sustainable development and environmental protection. In this blog post, we will explore the importance, benefits, and methods of nitrogen management in wastewater and how Coftec can help you achieve it with ...

Author: Colman Lynch Managing chlorite and chlorate in drinking water is a critical aspect of ensuring public health and safety as drinking water quality is a powerful environmental determinant of health. Access to clean, safe drinking water is fundamental for human survival, with life depending on its availability. Ensuring a ...

Authors – Colman Lynch (Process Scientist) and Danny Flynn (Principal Process Design Engineer). In this post, we will discuss Manganese (Mn) in water and its removal. Manganese (Mn) is a naturally occurring metal found in surface and groundwater sources, but at high levels of exposure, it poses significant toxicity risks. ...

Discover the World of Wastewater Treatment There are many ways to clean up wastewater spanning physicochemical, biological and advanced oxidation processes. We’re going to discuss a number of the options available over the coming weeks starting with a overview of the Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) process. Wastewater Treatment Technologies – ...

Modular water and wastewater treatment plants are revolutionising the industry, offering a more efficient and sustainable solution to traditional infrastructure. This innovative approach is rapidly gaining traction, addressing modern challenges and providing numerous benefits. In this article, we explore why modular plants are becoming the preferred choice for many municipalities ...

A water safety plan for industrial water is a document that outlines the steps taken to ensure the safety of water for a specified process. It is a systematic approach to identifying, assessing, and managing risks to water quality throughout the entire water supply chain, from the source to the ...

Introduction: The importance of Phosphorus Recovery from Wastewater Author: Ahmed Bakhiet – Project Manager – Coftec. In the quest for sustainable water management and environmental stewardship, the focus on nutrient removal and recovery from wastewater has taken center stage. Nutrients, such as phosphorus and nitrogen, are essential for plant growth ...

Author: Ahmed Bakhiet – Project Manager – Coftec. Introduction – Water Safety Plans defined: Water Safety Plans are comprehensive documents that outline the proactive measures and strategies implemented by organisations to ensure the safety and quality of their water supply at every stage, from the source to the consumer. The ...

Introduction The presence of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and emerging contaminants (ECs) in our environment is a growing concern. We have previously discussed the removal of APIs from water in our blog post titled “Removal of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients/Emerging Contaminants in the Environment“. However, it is important to understand that ...

Water Safety Plans are essential for ensuring access to clean water, not only for drinking but also for managing wastewater. Wastewater can pose a significant threat to public health and the environment if not treated and disposed of properly. Therefore, it is vital to implement Water Safety Plans in wastewater ...

What is a Water Safety Plan ? A Water Safety Plan (WSP) is a document that outlines the steps a facility or organisation SHOULD take to ensure the optimal operation of its water supply or wastewater infrastructure. It is a proactive approach to identify and control potential hazards and risks ...

Guest author: Chris McTear Director of Technical Services at ATi UK Wastewater process control is increasingly complex as regulations become more stringent. The monitoring of wastewater quality plays a crucial part in identifying existing or emerging problems within sewer networks and new technological advances are transforming the future of wastewater ...

Pharmaceuticals in the Environment By Gabriela Porto Da Cruz – Coftec Pharmaceuticals in the environment (PiE) are an increasing concern as they are found in water used for irrigation and drinking, which leads to environmental and health risks such as the surge of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms (AMR) due to antibiotic APIs, ...

By Aoife Phillips & Maricel Pastor-Soltes – Coffey The Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR) is another wastewater treatment technology. The major benefit of the MBBR process is a reduced footprint – an important major advantage when faced with space constraints. The Sequencing Batch Reactor process was discussed in a previous ...

Author: Danny Flynn – Senior Process Engineer – Coftec We have discussed Manganese in surface water sources and the potential issues when stratification in the water source occurs.  The level of dissolved Manganese in surface water i.e., with a reservoir can increase dramatically or ‘spike’ under certain conditions. Our previous ...

Manganese is one of the most abundant metals on the earth’s surface and various forms of it can be found in air, in soil, and in water. It doesn’t occur naturally in a pure state; oxides, carbonates and silicates are the most important manganese-containing minerals. When Manganese forms compounds in ...

Removal of API’s, EC’s & EDC’s via Nyex Rosalox™ Technology We recently discussed the removal of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API’s) and emerging contaminants (EC’s) in the environment – see Removal of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients from Water . Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) is another category of compounds whose presence in the ...

Coftec are leaders in the supply water quality monitoring solutions for industrial wastewater. Process water quality is often extreme in its composition, for example high in acids, solids and other parameters or radically changing temperature. Coftec designs, builds and if required, operate solutions for the managing industrial wastewater streams.  We ...

Design for Manufacture and Assembly for Modular Water Treatment Plants by Oisin Egan – Coftec Coftec is a leading manufacturer of modular water treatment plants for emergency, temporary and permanent use. Our products are Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) – some of the advantages of DfMA include faster time ...

By Danny Flynn – Coftec Manganese is naturally occurring element, which is commonly found in lake, river and groundwater sources. We have previously discussed issues with elevated levels of manganese in water namely operational difficulties with meeting standards outlined in S.I. No. 122 of 2014 EU Drinking Water Regulations 2014. ...

By Mahsa Foolad – Coftec The question of why use UV disinfection technology for water treatment is commonly asked and this post will attempt to provide some answers to that question. Ultraviolet (UV) light is a component of sunlight and constitiutes approximately 10% of the total light generated by the ...

The Lean Construction Ireland (LCi) Annual Book of Cases 2021 is being launched online today. To view and download a digital copy of the Book, as well as to view other LCi resources and information, please visit https://lnkd.in/edx2GwE The LCi Annual Book of Cases is a hugely valuable resource and ...

Following on from a divisive couple of weeks in Glasgow at the recent #COP26 event, many industries are now wrestling with the prospect of having to develop and implement policies and solutions to meet the agreed objectives. The water industry, drawing from its multidisciplinary pool of scientists, engineers, technicians, and others, is ...