Category: Wastewater Treatment

Use of Non-Active Biocatalysts in Septic Tank Systems

Most urban and suburban municipalities provide facilities for the treatment of industrial and domestic household waste at wastewater treatment plants.  However in rural and more remote areas, it is septic tank systems which provide the functions of sewers and treatment plants.

An optimal operation of the septic system is essential to health, the environment and property value.  The septic system can become a health hazard, public nuisance, and a financial burden. It is necessary to know:

  • How the septic tank works.
  • The kind of soil absorption area on site.
  • Reasons for septic tank failure.
  • Expenditure to replace a failed septic system.
  • Effects of a failed system on health and ground water.

The use of a Non-Active Biocatalyst like Eco-Clean to the care of your septic system will protect you indefinitely from the difficulties created by a failing system.

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Septic Tank Maintenance with Non-Active Biocatalysts

Most urban and suburban municipalities provide facilities to cater for industrial and domestic household waste at wastewater treatment plants.  However in rural and more remote areas, it is septic tank systems, which provide the functions of sewers and treatment plants.

An optimal operation of the septic system is essential to health, the environment and property value.  The septic system can become a health hazard, public nuisance, and a financial burden.

Bacteria must be present in the septic tank to digest the organic solids.  Normal waste will provide enough bacteria to digest the solids. Adding more bacteria will not improve the system. A Non-Active Biocatalyst as OrTec will.

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Ammonia and Hydrogen Sulfide Control with Non-Active Biocatalysts

Anaerobic degradation of organics and solids is known to produce hydrogen sulfide, ammonia and methane gases.   Occurrence of anoxic conditions due to maldistribution of dissolved oxygen in aqueous systems is a major problem in wastewater treatment plants.

A new solution contemplates the use of Non-Active Biocatalysts as OrTec to  improve biodegradation rates of both aerobic and anaerobic bacterial cultures and to prevent the reduction of sulfate and/or nitrate to hydrogen sulfide and ammonia, respectively.

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Applications of Non-Active Biocatalyst in Wastewater Treatment Plants

Waters received at WWTPs represent many types of domestic and industrial wastes in a complex biological process requiring the interaction of countless bacterial actions over time in order to decompose. Some of the bacteria present can cause problems when managing waste water treatment systems resulting in difficulties such as offensive odors, poor biomass, corrosion/increased maintenance charges and reduction in the quality of the final effluent.

The Non-Active Biocatalysts as OrTec introduce an environmental, biological solution, which will maximize the efficient operation of Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs). This is a unique and innovative approach to waste water treatment management and is completely safe to handle and utilize in WWTPs. 

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Methane Enhancement Generation by Non-Active Biocatalysts

Biogas contains normally 55 – 65% Methane and 35 – 45% Carbon dioxide, with small amounts of H2S, N2, H2. These contaminants when burned, turn into the very corrosive Sulfuric Acid, which corrode the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) units used for power generation. Heat and odor arise because proteins are being denatured under extreme anaerobic conditions.

The use of a Non-Active Biocatalysts as OrTec in Landfills and Wastewater Treatment Plants increases Methane generation and at the same time upgrades the quality of the gas produced by inhibiting the formation of H2S. This in turn reduces corrosion and eliminates odor.

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