Bio-STARTM NitroBac is a liquid blend of nitrifying bacteria of the strains Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter. This product was specifically developed for aerobic wastewater treatment systems and allows a rapid and successful establishment of nitrification in aerated lagoons and activated sludge processes for municipal and industrial wastewater, landfills, steel plants, refineries, refineries, food processors/renderers, and chemical producers.
The success of this bioaugmentation normally requires a review of solids retention time, dissolved oxygen, pH, alkalinity, effluent BOD, and the potential impact of inhibitory substances. When nitrification is inhibited by a too high BOD or by inhibitory substances, it is recommended to set up a program to reduce the organic load under inhibitory levels prior to Bio-STAR NitroBac addition.
BENEFITS
- Rapid recovery from nitrification upsets caused by organic or inhibitory shocks, hydraulic overloads, or sudden solids loss.
- Improve nitrification efficiencies or solidly establish nitrification in chronically underperforming systems
- Extend the nitrification period in a cold climate.
- Provide a nitrifying seed for seasonal start-ups.
- Reduce chlorine consumption caused by nitrite buildup.
- Minimize the impact of under-designed systems on nitrification.
- Retrofit equipment for use as biological ammonium polishing units in low BOD streams
PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
| Bacterial type | Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter consortium |
| Biological pathway | strict aerobic |
| Pathogenic bacteria | Salmonella/Shigella free |
| pH range | 6.5 – 8.5 |
| Effective temperature range | 8º – 44º C |
| Appearance | Turbid liquid |
| Shelf life | 4-8 months refrigerated |