Ammonia/Nitrate/Nitrite Reduction - Nitrogen Plant

Biological Treatment Summary

The Situation

A major nitrogen manufacturing plant wanted to control ammonia/nitrate/nitrite levels in a wastewater lagoon. The lagoon receives all plant wastewater and run off water from the facility. The lagoon is also utilized to receive the manufacturing plant upset water as well as storm water. Ammonia levels in this lagoon ran as high as 40mg/L.

The Solution

A proposed bioaugmentation program that consisted of the addition of  Aquaculture. It was proposed that an initial seed application be performed followed by regular weekly maintenance applications.

The Results

Ammonia/nitrate/nitrite levels dropped to all time lows. The levels were also noted to drop faster following plant upsets, rainfalls, etc. as compared to historical data.

The ammonia levels today run at non-detectable readings. The plant personnel now send upset water to the lagoon with "an all-new confidence".

Because of the success of Aquaculture, the plant is currently expanding its ammonia/nitrate/nitrite reduction program utilizing Aquaculture to include other areas in the upcoming season.