Wastewater Treatment

Enhanced biological Wastewater Treatment.

Biological technology to help meet discharge requirements and optimize plant performance.

Enhance Biomass Performance in Municipal & Industrial Wastewater Systems

Reduce BOD, COD, TSS, FOG, Ammonia, and Nitrate with Ready-to-Use Biological Formulations

MICROBE-LIFT® microbial blends improve biological activity in lagoons, SBRs, activated sludge, and other aerobic and anaerobic systems, helping facilities:

Improve Biomass Performance & Reduce Biosolids
Minimize sludge volume and hauling costs with targeted microbial digestion across zones.
Achieve Stable Ammonia Removal (Nitrification)
Maintain reliable NH3 reduction and meet discharge permit requirements, even under variable loading.
Assure Denitrification
Promote biological nitrate removal in anoxic zones to support total nitrogen compliance.
Control Odor & Corrosion at the Source
Reduce H2S and VOCs biologically to improve air quality and protect infrastructure.
Recover Faster from Operational Disruptions
Quickly restore biological activity after system upsets, shutdowns, or load fluctuations.

Shelf-stable, ready-to-use microbial blends, no activation required.

Optimize Your Wastewater System with Advanced Microbial Technology.

At Ecological Laboratories, we provide active on addition microorganisms to improve wastewater biomass capabilities for facilities managing high-strength waste with strict compliance requirements. Our proprietary microbial consortia enhance performance across aerobic, anaerobic, and anoxic zones, improving both fixed film and suspended growth systems.

What We Help You Achieve

Organic Reduction (IND)

Targets: FOG, proteins, hydrocarbons,
VFAs

Delivers:

Lower BOD & COD
Reduce biosolids, reduce sludge, and hauling
Clearer effluent and better settling
Strong performance in aerobic, anaerobic, and anoxic zones

Nitrification (NITRIFIER)

Targets: Ammonia (NH₃) → Nitrite (NO₂) → Nitrate (NO₃)

Delivers:

Restore and stabilize nitrification
Faster recovery post-upset or shock loads
Supports compliance with NH₃ and TAN limits

Denitrification (IND)

Targets: Nitrate (NO₃)→ Nitrogen Gas
(N₂)

Delivers:

Nitrate reduction via anoxic pathways
Meets NPDES and local nitrogen discharge standards
Promotes a balanced, sustainable microbial ecosystem

Most wastewater plants struggle to optimize all three stages of biological treatment. Our MICROBE-LIFT protocol makes it simple and natural.

Top 6 Wastewater Treatment Challenges How Our Microbial Technology Solves Them

1 Incomplete Organic Waste Degradation

Problem: Organic compounds like FOG, proteins, and VFAs are difficult to break down, especially in overloaded or temperature-sensitive systems.

Impact: Leads to elevated BOD/COD, poor effluent quality, and regulatory non-compliance.

Microbial Solution: MICROBE-LIFT® IND
accelerates the breakdown of complex organics, enhancing biological activity in aerobic, anaerobic, and anoxic zones, reducing organic load naturally and effectively

2 Excessive Biosolids Production

Problem: Inefficient biomass digestion of
target constituents results in excessive bio-solids, poor settling, and use of polymers.

Impact: Increases sludge in settling
lagoons, high hauling costs, H2S, and system
downtime.

Microbial Solution: MICROBE-LIFT® IND + MICROBE-LIFT® SA boosts organic reduction while targeting bio solids reduction, for reduced sludge volume and associated labor costs without chemical treatments.

3 Nutrient Removal Bottlenecks

Problem: Incomplete nitrification and
denitrification cause elevated ammonia and
nitrate levels, especially in variable loading
conditions

Impact: Fines and violations due to NPDES
permit exceedances; stress on biological
systems.

Microbial Solution: MICROBE-LIFT/IND & MICROBE-LIFT® NITRIFIER ensures stable Operation with assured nitrification and denitrification. Combined with biological H2S reduction.

4 Oil & Grease Accumulation

Problem: Low DO, filamentous, FOG
buildup in lift stations, lagoons, and clarifiers
interferes with settling and treatment
efficiency

Impact: Causes floating scum, blockages,
odor issues, and inability to meet discharge
requirements.

Microbial Solution: Our MICROBE-LIFT® IND formula contains high-performing microbial strains that break down fats and oils quickly, allowing your facility to meet discharge requirements

5 Slow System Start-Up & Reseeding

Problem: After disinfection or toxic upsets, microbial populations take too long to rebound.

Impact: Delayed recovery leads to permit
exceedances, odor spikes, and compliance
risks.

Microbial Solution: MICROBE-LIFT® IND & MICROBE-LIFT® NITRIFIER work together to restore full biomass functionality, supporting
efficient organic reduction, nitrification, and denitrification in municipal and industrial
wastewater systems.

6 High Operational Costs (OPEX)

Problem: Excess labor, chemicals, hauling,
and equipment maintenance inflate OPEX
and reduce margins.

Impact: Operators struggle to balance cost
with performance under increasing regulatory and resource pressure.

Microbial Solution: Our bioaugmentation
protocol enhances biomass performance,
reducing chemical dependence, minimizing
sludge handling, improving system stability,
and delivering year-round ROI through lower
inputs and more efficient operations.

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Looking to Distribute Our Products? Let’s Partner.

We’re actively expanding our network of distributors, consultants, and wastewater professionals who are committed to bringing natural, science-backed solutions to the wastewater industry.

If you’re looking to distribute or recommend advanced microbial products for municipal, food processing, or industrial wastewater systems, we’d love to explore a partnership.

Our Wastewater Treatment Products

Designed for versatility, speed, and real-world performance, our MICROBE-LIFT® products support the full biological treatment cycle, from organic reduction
to nitrification and denitrification.

A powerful blend of specialized microorganisms selected to accelerate the biological breakdown of problem
compounds in wastewater systems.

Excels in aerobic, anaerobic, and anoxic conditions
Breaks down FOG, proteins, VFAs, hydrocarbons, and other hard-to-degrade organics
Supports organic reduction, nitrification, and denitrification
Reduces hydrogen sulfide, helping to prevent odor and corrosion.

Formulated with Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter to drive nitrification in aerobic treatment systems.

Converts ammonia → nitrite → nitrate for fast, stable compliance
Ideal for startup, restart, or recovery after nitrifier loss
Combines with IND to support complete organic and nitrogen cycling.

Enhances biological performance and reduces bio-solids in wastewater systems when used alone or in combination
with IND.

Targets difficult-to-degrade substrates for enhanced sludge breakdown
Promotes reduction of suspended and bottom solids
Contains humic acid derived from sub-bituminous coal to support biological activity.

Every Facility Faces Unique Challenges.

Let us help you select the right MICROBE-LIFT^® products for the best results.

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Hydrocarbon & Petroleum Wastewater Treatment

Real-World Results:

Meat Processing Facility

Challenge: Challenge: High FOG, ammonia, BOD Results After 6 Months of IND + NITRIFIER Use

97% BOD Reduction
96% TSS Reduction
99% Ammonia Removal
Full Permit Compliance

Polymer Manufacturer – Texas, USA

Challenge:
An industrial polymer plant was struggling to meet NPDES effluent limits (COD, BOD, TSS) due to phenolic toxicity and recurring phenol shocks. The activated sludge and anaerobic systems were unstable and underperforming.

Results After Initiating MICROBE-LIFT® Bioaugmentation:

94% BOD Reduction
89% COD Reduction
84% TSS Reduction
96% Ammonia Reduction
Improved digester recovery under toxic conditions
Odor control and hydrogen sulfide oxidation

“With MICROBE-LIFT®, we regained control of both aerobic and anaerobic systems. Even under high phenol conditions, the bacteria adapted quickly, restored treatment stability, and brought us back into compliance.”

Blue Jean Stone Washing Facility – Caribbean

Challenge:
Extreme indigo dye color, high BOD, and surface scum in lagoon-based wastewater treatment system. Conventional treatment lacked consistency and required no mechanical support.

Results After MICROBE-LIFT® Use:

BOD Reduced to 5 mg/L
Significant reduction in indigo color
Improved lagoon clarity — visibly cleaner effluent
No chemicals or polymers required
Maintained using natural bioaugmentation only

“We were very pleased with how effective MICROBE-LIFT® was in reducing both the color and BOD in our lagoons — all through natural biological treatment with no added chemicals.”

Palm Oil Mill – Sabah, Malaysia

Challenge:
The facility faced severe odor issues and excessive sludge accumulation in multiple lagoons used for palm oil wastewater treatment. These conditions were impacting community relations and increasing operational costs.

Results After MICROBE-LIFT® IND Use:

Significant odor reduction across the lagoon system
Noticeable biological sludge reduction
Improved water clarity and treatment performance
Eliminated need for costly dredging
Low-maintenance, natural treatment approach

“MICROBE-LIFT® helped us meet effluent standards and eliminated severe odors from our lagoons, all without the need for costly dredging.”

Hatay Brewery – Vietnam

Challenge:
The facility’s 150 m³ wastewater monitoring pond had high COD and TSS, visible sludge and scum buildup, and strong odor. The brewery needed to improve effluent quality while meeting high environmental standards.

Results After 8 Days of MICROBE-LIFT® Use:

48% COD Reduction (from 164 to 86 mg/L)
91% TSS Reduction (from 74 to 7 mg/L)
Odor significantly reduced
Improved water clarity and visual cleanliness
All results achieved with natural biological treatment — no added chemicals

“In just eight days, the pond was visibly clearer, odors were reduced, and both COD and TSS dropped dramatically — all through MICROBE-LIFT® with no chemical additives.”

Coca-Cola Bottling Plant – San Salvador, El Salvador

Challenge:
The addition of a new bottling line doubled organic loading to the activated sludge system. Despite source control changes, effluent COD remained >2000 mg/L, far above the regulatory limit of 450 mg/L.

Results After MICROBE-LIFT® Use:

COD reduced to below 50 mg/L within 3 weeks
Full compliance achieved in under 2 weeks
Rapid recovery even after influent spikes
90%+ biological treatment efficiency achieved
Outperformed previous bacterial products used on site

“We have increased the efficiency of our activated sludge system to more than 90% with the use of MICROBE-LIFT®. These efficiency levels had never been achieved before using other bacterial products.”
— Ing. Danilo Juárez, Head of Plant Maintenance

Stone Container (Pulp & Paper Mill) – Savannah, Georgia

Challenge:
The facility caused strong hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) odors, community health complaints, and corrosion in the municipal sewer system, including up to 30.86% annual crown corrosion in concrete sewer lines.

Results After MICROBE-LIFT® IND Use:

H₂S reduced from 62 PPM to 12 PPM in lift stations
76% H₂S reduction in gas stream at the scrubber system
Corrosion reduced by 87.5% (from 19.2% to 2.4% annually)
Air quality complaints eliminated across the community
Sewer infrastructure damage and blowouts significantly reduced

“MICROBE-LIFT®/IND dramatically improved air quality and virtually eliminated hydrogen sulfide-related corrosion. Resident complaints stopped, and sewer repair costs dropped significantly.”

Tomato Processing Facility – Firebaugh, CA

Challenge: Seasonal surges in organic loading from tomato waste were causing high solids buildup and odor complaints.

Solution: Applied IND to support biological digestion of FOG and VFAs during peak harvest periods.

Result:

“We saw clear solids reduction and significant odor control throughout the season. The system handled high organic loads without a problem.”
– California Partner, Wastewater Consultant

Beef Processing Lagoons - Selma, CA

Challenge: Lagoon stabilization was needed for improved effluent quality and permit compliance at a beef rendering facility.

Solution: Used the full IND + NITRIFIER protocol to reduce organics and ammonia, restoring biological activity in the pond system.

Result:

“In less than two months, the ponds stabilized, effluent quality improved, and compliance was achieved — without chemical overload.”

Municipal Lagoon – Kernan City-Level Treatment Plant

Challenge: The facility experienced nitrifier die-off and rising ammonia levels following seasonal changes.

Solution: Nitrifiers were introduced to rebuild the microbial population and restore aerobic ammonia conversion.

Result:

“Ammonia levels dropped rapidly. Nitrification returned in weeks, and the facility hit compliance again without major system changes.”

Food Processing Wastewater Ponds – San Joaquin Valley, CA

Challenge: Persistent FOG accumulation and poor settling were affecting wastewater pond performance.

Solution: Routine IND application to degrade fats and enhance biological clarification.

Result:

“We saw crust breakdown within weeks and better overall settling. IND helped us reduce manual intervention.”

Animal Byproduct Rendering Plant – Kernan, CA

Challenge: Sludge and odor buildup in rendering lagoons created compliance and operational headaches.

Solution: IND was used for aggressive organic breakdown in high-load wastewater.

Result:

“Operators reported noticeable odor reduction and long-term solids improvement. It’s now part of their standard protocol.”

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