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Microbes for Hire: Snapshots of Bionetix® Natural Wastewater Solutions Around the Globe

Parul Dubey on August 20, 2019 - in News, Wastewater, Water

Bionetix® International helps solve wastewater imbalances and odor problems around the world by supplying specially targeted microorganisms and nutrients to degrade waste with greater efficiency. Bionetix® International’s full line of natural wastewater treatments ranges from solutions for starting new operations, to meeting wastewater discharge limits, to making biogas plants more productive.

Wastewater Startup Solutions

Starting a new wastewater operation requires “seeding” it with a healthy microbial population that can handle a heavy influx of contaminants.  These beneficial microorganisms play a critical role in biodegradation by breaking down waste and essentially using it as food. If the waste outbalances the microbial population, treatment plant operators will have trouble keeping up with the overload. A shock dose of microorganisms and nutrients such as those in BCP50 gives an important boost to the system, so it can handle the first sudden influx of waste.

For the last several years, Bionetix® International has been supplying BCP50 to a local college in Quebec to seed the “pilot plant” students use to study wastewater treatment. The college successfully uses BCP50 to create a new batch of sludge (or MLSS) every year to run the miniature aerobic tank for educational purposes. BCP50 was recommended because of its use in municipal wastewater plants. It is an excellent choice for “seeding” new operations.

Meeting Wastewater Discharge Limits

Wastewater contaminant levels are often measured by BOD (biological oxygen demand) and COD (chemical oxygen demand). Industrial or municipal wastewater operations must meet certain BOD and COD limits before discharging effluent. Bioaugmentation is an excellent strategy for reducing contaminants in order to meet discharge limits and avoid extra fees. For greater effectiveness, Bionetix® doses specialized microbial and nutrient blends according to waste type. For example:

 

  • BCP22 targets high grease content
  • BCP55 targets high starch content
  • BCP655 targets high levels of ammonia, nitrate, and nitrite (together with organic waste)
  • BCP57 targets high cellulose content
  • BCP80 targets manure waste

 

In Spain, the wastewater lagoon effluent at a pig farm was marked by high levels of ammonium. A laboratory test conducted on effluent samples found that bioaugmentation with A55L successfully reduced ammonium levels, while BCP50 reduced COD levels. In Mexico, a trial was done at an automotive factory using BCP50 to maintain an 81% reduction in COD levels in the test tank. BCP50 outperformed the global automaker’s standards and was approved for use in factories around the world.

Increasing Biogas, Reducing Odor

Bioaugmentation also has many side benefits related to waste treatment. In 2018, Bionetix® was able to help two biogas plants in Japan deal with inefficiency and bad odor problems. The plants dosed BCP12 and STIMULUS at both locations, in addition to BCP80 at the manure biogas plant and BCP57 at the plant with high herbage content. The odor problem was resolved, methane production increased from 40% to the industrial norm of 60%, and power production rose from 100 kW/generator to reach full 300 kW/generator capacity.

These are just a few examples of what Bionetix® has accomplished with biological treatments that release powerful natural mechanisms. By tailoring the right microorganisms to the job, Bionetix® is able to maximize the efficiency of wastewater treatment systems and keep operations in healthy balance for a variety of applications around the globe.

 

Learn more about Bionetix® biological solutions for municipal wastewater treatment here:

http://www.bionetix-international.com/products/municipalwaste.html

 

Learn more about Bionetix® biological solutions for industrial wastewater treatment here:

http://www.bionetix-international.com/products/industrialwaste.html

 

Bionetix® International produces biological waste treatment products that are used in thousands of field applications worldwide. The Biological Series of products—among the earliest products introduced by Bionetix Canada – can be found in countless food preparation and processing locations in the United States, Europe, South America, and Asia. Numerous municipalities around the world have accepted these products. Headquartered in Quebec, Canada; Bionetix International is a subsidiary of Cortec® Corporation. ISO 9001:2000 Certified.

 

Cortec® Corporation is the global leader in innovative, environmentally responsible VpCI® and MCI® corrosion control technologies for Packaging, Metalworking, Construction, Electronics, Water Treatment, Oil & Gas, and other industries.  Our relentless dedication to sustainability, quality, service, and support is unmatched in the industry. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, Cortec® manufactures over 400 products distributed worldwide.  ISO 9001, ISO 14001:2004, & ISO 17025 Certified. Cortec Website: http://www.cortecvci.com Phone: 1-800-426-7832   FAX: (651) 429-1122

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