Wastewater
Wastewater from a production process differs from the contents of a septic tank. Composition, organic load and available retention time determine which microbial application is worth investigating. We start with the water stream and the existing treatment before proposing a product direction.
Applications
Wastewater is not a single market. An aerated industrial treatment plant, a septic system and an organically loaded pipe each call for a different product route. Load, temperature, pH, aeration and residence time together determine what fits.
In industrial water streams, composition differs per company and per season. Peak loads, salinity, temperature and other substances determine which microorganisms and formulation fit the biological step.
Septic tanks are still common at homes without a sewer connection, holiday parks, farms and hospitality businesses. A biological product supports the breakdown of organic material, but does not replace regular emptying, inspection and maintenance.
Decision criteria
Six points we go through in every wastewater project.
Temperature, pH, salinity and the presence of other substances determine which microorganisms come into consideration.
The amount and nature of the organic load, and how much it fluctuates, steer selection and dosing. For septic tanks, the tank volume, the number of users and the emptying frequency also count.
The oxygen supply and the time a product has in the system also play a part.
Where and how often a product is added determines concentration, form and packaging.
Liquid or dry, per bottle, sachet or bulk: the form matches how your customers use it.
Technical information and quality data support your own commercial and regulatory assessments.
Discharge requirements, permits and authorisation differ per country and application and remain the responsibility of the brand owner and the user.
Approach
Every wastewater project starts with the market you want to serve and what your product must do there.
We discuss which wastewater application you want to serve and what you want to achieve with it.
Process conditions, load, aeration, conditions of use and any combinations with other products.
With our microbiological expertise and strain bank we choose suitable microorganisms and an appropriate formulation.
For your wastewater application we review a prototype or first batch together.
Once quality and CFU (colony-forming units) have been checked, we schedule delivery to suit you.
Frequently asked questions
For biological wastewater treatment in industrial and process water streams, for septic systems and small-scale treatment, and for the breakdown of organic load in other water systems. The details depend on load, process conditions and how the product is used.
Useful details are the type of application, the process conditions (temperature, pH, salinity), the nature and amount of the load, the point of application, the desired product form and packaging and the target market. If information is missing, we help you determine it.
Yes, for brand owners and distributors who sell septic-tank products to households or businesses. A product supports the biological breakdown of organic material and does not replace regular emptying, inspection and maintenance in line with local rules.
Next step
Tell us which application and which type of system you want to develop for. With information on load, temperature, desired product form, packaging and volumes, we can determine the first route together.