Aquafix Wastewater Treatment Catalog 2014

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2014 CATALOG

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A MESSAGE FROM THE BUGMAN

All our products are made in Madison, WI, USA and our ingredients come from North America.

LAGOON .......................... pg. 5-6

ALGAE ............................. pg. 7-8

GREASE........................... pg. 9-10

FOAM .............................. pg. 11-12

AMMONIA ........................ pg. 13-14

SURFACTANTS ................. pg. 15-16

MIDGE FLIES.................... pg. 17-18

AEROBIC DIGESTOR & SLUDGE STORAGE .......... pg. 19-20

VITASTIM LOW F:M ........... pg. 21-22

MILK & CHEESE ............... pg. 23-24

COLD TEMPERATURE ........ pg. 25-26

HYDROGEN SULFIDE ......... pg. 27-28

ANAEROBIC DIGESTION ..... pg. 29-30

OUR NEW LAB .................. pg. 31-32

COMMON FILAMENTS ....... pg. 33-36

NEW! DOSAGE RATES ............ pg. 37-44

IN THIS ISSUE

Years ago I worked in a wastewater treatment plant and became fascinated with the power of biology. At the same time I came to realize how knowledgeable and talented wastewater operators are, and how little they are appreciated. Fourteen years ago AQUAFIX started with the idea of bringing great technologies to the people who work in the wastewater industry. Today we help customers throughout North America, Australia, Israel, and Asia. We want to be your go-to guys with questions related to your biology, grease and odor control, and help with your process. We are committed to developing great technologies that are effective and affordable, but our main commitment is to you, our customer. Our 100% satisfaction guarantee means we will stick with you until your problem is solved. Best yet, when you call it will be us answering the phone, not a voicemail or annoying phone tree. We guarantee all products. No sale is ever final.

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We are dedicated to excellent customer service and are committed to making your wastewater issues a success story.

BACK ROW: Bob, Gerald, Kevin, Landon, Ben FRONT ROW: Connie, Linda, Deborah, April and Anastasia

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PONDZILLA WW ........................pg. 8An aquatic catalyst that is blended for use with algaecides to clarify water thoroughly. BUG ON A ROPE ........................pg. 10NEW!! Slow release, fast-acting brick that combines grease eating bacteria and enzymes. Fantastic results without the mess of a net.

FOAM BUSTER .........................pg. 12Break down fatty acids with bacteria naturally present in your wastewater plant. This is a magic tool!

BUGJUICE ...............................pg. 20Reduces sludge, increases percent solids, improves settling, reduces foaming and digestor odors, clears decant water, and saves you money.

VITASTIM LOW F:M ...................pg. 22Designed for plants with low incoming food and uses bacteria that floc well in low food conditions.

ANAEROBIC TRACE ELEMENTS ....pg. 306 essential trace elements that are key for the methanogenic bacteria found in anaerobic digestors.

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GLOBS OF SLUDGE AND ALGAE IN YOUR LAGOON?SLUDGE CAN BUILD UP AS A RESULT OF ANAEROBIC BACTERIAL CONDITIONS, CREATING AN EYESORE AND PRODUCES NOXIOUS HYDROGEN SULFIDE ODORS AND BAD ALGAE.

Have you ever spent a fortune to mechanically haul sludge, only to find the same sludge building right back up? Fortunately, there’s an effective alternative! We have created our VitaStim products with wastewater lagoons in mind. They are formulated with specific cultures for different

times of the year to slash sludge volumes, chase out H2S emissions and other odors, and save you money throughout the entire year. If you have algae issues, give us a call. We have many formulas and recommendations for your specific need and region.

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REDUCE THAT SLUDGE!

Joe used OxyPaks XL and VitaStim 6000 to remove over 2 ft of sludge in 1 year.

—Joe, Iowa County, WI (left)

Tony removed 2 feet of sludge from his lagoon by using VitaStim6000. Tony and his lagoon were featured in the Treatment Plant Operators (TPO) magazine.

—Tony, McLean County, IL (right)

“I would never have believed that throwing in those [Summer Slam] packets everyday would reduce my sludge, but we went down over ½.”

—Greg, McLean County, IL

A. VITASTIM LAGOON LINESLUDGE-EATING PIRANHAS!The VitaStim Lagoon line was formulated for lagoon and pond systems and is an easy way to remove 30-60% of the sludge from your lagoon. Save on dredging and limit floating organic matter while lowering ammonia.

80°F-90°F VitaStim Summer Slam ........ $17.97/lb60°F-79°F VitaStim 6000 ................... $15.25/lb40°F-59°F VitaStim Polar .................. $16.41/lbAvailable 30lb pails and in 1# or ½# packets.

B. OXYPAKS XLKICK BACTERIA INTO OVERDRIVE!OxyPaks XL is an oxygen source that is used in wastewater lagoons and decorative ponds, as well as sand and rock filters, to accelerate the digestion of sludge and prevent odors. This product causes muck to rise to the surface where it is easily consumed by our VitaStim Lagoon Line.

50lb Pail .................................................... $6.00/lbAvailable in 1# packets.50lb Pail, Bulk .......................................... $5.00/lb

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GREEN WITH ENVY OR JUST ALGAE?UNCONTROLLED ALGAE IN YOUR WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM CAN SICKEN YOUR PLANT IN MULTIPLE WAYS.

Wherever algae grows uncontrolled in your wastewater treatment system—in tanks, digestors, clarifiers, or lagoons—they are a serious liability. Excess algae growth can sicken your plant in a number of ways, causing: TSS problems, false BOD readings, lagoon effluent noncompliance, surface scum, poor water clarity, and noxious odors. Algae grows wherever you have a source of nitrogen, phosphate, excess sludge, and sunlight; the exact makeup of wastewater ponds and lagoons. We use SeClear, which is an US EPA registered algaecide, because it kills algae while lowering phosphate levels. We use SeClear with our PondZilla WW to improve performance*.

In a lagoon with excess sludge, use our VitaStim Polar in the winter, VitaStim Summer Slam in the summer, and VitaStim 6000—Lagoon Sludge in the spring and fall. These two products will lower ammonia and sludge levels. If you have algae that is unusually dense or unique in color or odor we may ask that you send us a sample so we can ID it and give you a prescription. Understanding what drives your specific algae is half the battle.

*In California, Washington and Oregon use PondZilla California

ALGAE ALERT:

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FEWER CHEMICALS, BETTER RESULTS.

Maury and Brian operate a lagoon system that gets dumped on by a meat packer. They use VitaStim Polar and PondZilla WW to keep their TSS & BOD in check.

—Maury and Brian,Winnebago County, IL

“Our lagoon had a peculiar yellow algae and we needed to discharge. AQUAFIX identified the algae and helped us treat it successfully.”

—Jerry, South Dakota

TESTIMONIALSPONDZILLA WWCLARIFY WATERPondZilla WW is an aquatic catalyst* that thoroughly degrades dead organic matter. This product is specifically blended for use with algaecides on planktonic algae common in wastewater. PondZilla allows the algaecide the work more thoroughly and helps to clarify the water. If in California, use PondZilla California.*Bacterial and aquatic catalyst products cannot kill aquatic plant growth, but when used with algaecides or herbicides, they can help restore a natural balance.

5 Gallon ................................. $90.00/gal55 Gallon ............................... $78.00/gal

SECLEARSeClear is an algaecide and water quality enhancer that provides effective algae control while reducing phosphorus levels.

5 Gallon ................................. $34.00/gal

High TSS turned this pond green but it was cleaned up with a combination of PondZilla WW and SeClear.

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Bug On A Rope

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VitaStim2200—Grease

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RECIPE FOR DISASTERBOD, COD, TSS, TPH & FOG REACHING SCARY LEV-ELS? NOTHING CAN MESS UP A WASTEWATER PLANT LIKE A LOT OF INCOMING GREASE.

That’s an icky alphabet soup of acronyms for any wastewater treatment system, but that’s what is cooked up when fats, oils, and greases aren’t managed at the source of the problem. If you’re stuck with a goulash of grease build-up, blockages,

nauseating odors, outbreaks of filamentous bacteria, inefficient clarification, and poor solid removal, not to mention looming surcharges and penalties, then you’ve come to the right place. Our bacterial cultures break up and digest the most stubborn grease, unlike chemicals that just move the problem around, causing further clogging in the system. So fast, so effective, grease doesn’t stand a chance.

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VITASTIM 2200—GREASEVitaStim 2200—Grease is excellent for chewing up high levels of grease and fatty acids. It will control foaming, decrease sludge production, and reduce grease and filaments.

30 lb Pail .......................... $16.41/lbAvailable in 1# or ½# water-soluble packets.

GREASEZILLA LIQUID GreaseZilla Liquid removes the hard, stuck on grease rings while lowering hydrogen sulfide levels. This product works great in grease traps too!

5 Gallon .......................... $38.00/gal55 Gallon ........................ $33.00/gal

DON’T JUST MOVE THE PROBLEM, ELIMINATE IT!

BUG ON A ROPELOOK, NO NETTING! Our newest technology and a great product for lift station grease. Bug On A Rope combines grease-eating bacteria and fast–acting enzymes on a slow release bio–stimulant base. The results are wonderful. Many customers have commented that it’s the best product they've used.

9lb brick ..................................................................... $160.00Case of 4 .................................................................... $560.00

Benefits of Bug On A Rope include: • No netting = no entangled mess • Reduces odors • Slow release, continuous results • GREAT RESULTS • Lasts up to 2 months* *In lift stations up to 300,000 gpd

Allan uses our Bug On A Rope and likes it so much that he invited the neighboring wastewater plant to see the results.

—Allan, Marion County, TX (far left)

Ron operates a company that cleans semi tankers that carry anything from orange juice to lecithin. He uses our VitaStim 2200—Grease to degrade the waste that is drained into the wastewater tanks.

—Ron, De Witt County, IL (center)

Gordy runs a wastewater plant at an upscale resort and absolutely loves to use VitaStim 2200—Grease to keep it running smoothly.—Gordy, Walworth County, WI (far right)

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We could write a book on the many possible causes of foam in activated sludge—young bacteria, old bacteria, and no bacteria all of which can be aggravated by problems like surfactants, greases, and fatty acids. These situations allow two hard-to-treat filaments to flourish in WWTPs. They are the main culprits behind excessive foaming: Nocardia and Microthrix Parvicella. Nocardia is sticky to the touch, can foam anywhere, and reach 3 to 20 feet high—Yes we said FEET. Nocardia is caused by grease in your system, but can be controlled with Foam Buster, Qwik-Zyme L, and changes in wasting rates.

Microthrix Parvicella is a dark brown, matted foam that can be 6 to 12 inches thick. It forms when water temperatures dip below 65°F, causing fat and grease to break down incompletely into fatty acids. The Microthrix feeds on these fatty acids, so that when the warm spring temperatures arrives, Microthrix Parvicella foaming has the means to grow and spread. Visit www.teamaquafix.com/solutions to learn more about each specific foam and the mechanism by which our products work.

WHAT CAUSES FOAMING? CONTROL FOAM BY PREVENTING GREASE FROM ENTERING YOUR SYSTEM.

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A. DEFOAM 3000STRONGER THAN EVER. DeFoam 3000 is an extremely effective food grade defoamer specifically formulated to control foam in biological wastewater systems.

5 Gallon ................................. $42.00/gal 55 Gallon ............................... $35.00/gal

B. FOAM BUSTERONE OF A KIND! Foam Buster is a micronutrient blend that controls foaming and reduces filaments. Foam Buster gives naturally occurring bacteria the tools to break up grease.

30 lb pail ................................. $10.00/lbAvailable in 1# packets. 50 lb Bag (Bulk) .......................... $6.50/lb

C. QWIK-ZYME LWORKS FAST!! Use this potent enzymatic foam degrader and watch it obliterate grease and foam right before your eyes. Works great in SBRs!

5 Gallon ................................. $36.50/gal 55 Gallon ............................... $29.54/gal

WE HANDLE NOCARDIA AND MICROTHRIX FOAM BETTER THAN ANYBODY!

FOAM BUSTER

A member of the Fox Valley Operator’s Association has an activated sludge plant in Northeastern IL and was having issues with Microthrix Parvicella. They used Foam Buster to clear it up within a month.

Cliff runs a 4,000 cubic meter municipal plant that receives waste from a meat processing plant. He uses Foam Buster to improve digestion of animal fat and prevent foaming.

—Cliff, Saskatchewan, Canada (left)

Aric and his bacteria have to be adaptable when maintaining a chemical company wastewater plant. He uses Qwik-Zyme L and Foam Buster to do so.

—Aric, Grundy County, IL (right)

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THE ONE-TWO PUNCHKEEP YOUR NITRIFYING CULTURES ALIVETO RENDER AMMONIA OBSOLETE

Put the pedal to the metal by pairing our VitaStim Ammonia Assimilators with our most powerful VitaStim Nitrifiers yet. VitaStim Ammonia Assimilators' biostimulants trigger VitaStim Nitrifiers and other naturally occurring nitrifiers. The heterotrophic nitrifying cultures in VitaStim Ammonia Assimilator kick into overdrive in toxic environments to complete essential reactions in the nitrification cycle. Operators of wastewater plants—and lakes, lagoons, and ponds as well—that suffer from high

ammonia levels come to us for solutions. The Dynamic Duo is specifically adapted to work in a whole range of wastewater conditions, taking into account the chemistry you currently use, any physical limitations of the plant, and the present microorganism population. We use both the VitaStim Nitrifiers and VitaStim Ammonia Assimulators as a means of nitrifiying in potentially toxic or high BOD environments. To learn more about nitrification and potential sources of toxicity visit www.teamaquafix.com/solutions/ammonia.

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The leading-edge duo of VitaStim Nitrifiers and VitaStim Ammonia Assimilators contains active bacteria including Nitrosomonas, Nitrobacter, Nitrospira, and heterotrophic nitrifiers at the highest concentration in the industry. The concentration of cultures in these two products is so high, in fact, that they need to be separated until use to protect the bacteria. This combination packs a powerful punch helpful to the growth and reproduction of nitrifying bacteria.

“It was the end of winter and our plant got hit by a high pH from a local industry and we lost nitrification. VitaStim Nitrifiers had us back in compliance in 3 days. I highly recommend it.”

—Jim, Langlade County

“We have an SBR system and occasionally we get a cleaner dumped into our plant and our effluent ammonia will go up to the teens. Their nitrifiers bring us back into compliance in about three days.”

—Jeff, SBR Operator, Illinois

“We operate a 50 MDG plant in Virginia and occasionally during the winter our ammonia gets out of compliance. Twice now the nitrifiers have

brought us right back down in about 7 days.”

—Michael, Virginia Wastewater Operator

DON’T RISK VIOLATING YOUR AMMONIA LIMITS; GET FAST RESULTS HERE.

TESTIMONIALS

VITASTIM DYNAMIC DUOOur nitrification products use microorganismsincluding Nitrosomonas, Nitrobacter, and Nitrospira,at the highest concentration in the industry to oxidizeammonia into nitrate. They are specifically adapted to work with your entire system, including the chemistry you use, any physical limitations of the plant, and the microorganisms present.

2 Quart Pack (1 of each) ....................$108.00/qt2 Gallon Pack (1 of each) ...................$264.00/gal

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IN A LATHER OVER SURFACTANTS?WHEN PEOPLE DON'T KNOW HOW TO DISPOSE OF SOMETHING, THEY DUMP IT DOWN THE DRAIN.

The bad news: One of the most pressing issues facing wastewater plants today is the effect of surfactants, or surface activating agents (fancy names for soap), and how they affect the biological process. These high-molecular-weight soaps are used in industrial formulations as well as cleaners in schools and cafeterias, and by companies that have high standards for cleanliness. Every fall when kids go back to school, we get calls from small municipal plants that suddenly start bulking and foaming. Unfortunately, when water temperatures are cold, it is especially difficult to break down surfactants.

Surfactants are generally long, stable molecules that often foam up and can cause bulking and dispersion of the mixed liquor. Surfactants “make water wetter,” meaning they lower the surface tension of the water. This is how a soap cleans and also how it breaks up the floc and creates a high TSS effluent. Even worse news: When they do finally start to break down, surfactants can form intermediaries that affect nitrification and ammonia removal. The good news? Aquafix has a finely-tuned arsenal of bacteria and micronutrients that eat surfactants for breakfast, and we know how to use them.

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No worries, AQUAFIX is here to help.

A. VITASTIM 4001—SURFACTANTSWash your hands of surfactants once and for all with VitaStim 4001—Surfactants. We selected the highly specialized pseudomonas bacteria cultures in this blend for their abilities to degrade surfactants and emulsions. This blend is excellent for industrial or municipal wastewater plants that receive heavy amounts of surfactants or emulsions that can affect settling and foam.

30 lb pail .................................. $19.76/lb Available in 1# or 1/2# water-soluble packets.

B. FILAMENT BUSTERFilament Buster is composed of micronutrients that improve settling, effluent BOD, TSS, nutrient removal, and prevent interfloc bridging. 30 lb pail .................................. $10.00/lbAvailable in 1# packets. 50 lb bag (bulk) .......................... $6.50/lb

BLAST SURFACTANTS WITH VITASTIM 4001AND FILAMENT BUSTER

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TESTIMONIALS

Junior used our VitaStim 4001—Surfactant to clean up a terrible surfactant foam overflow.

—Junior, Grundy County, IL

If you are looking for a specific product or have a specific need, give us a call and we will work with you to meet your needs.

DON’T SEE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR?

This Illinois customer used Filament Buster to overcome foaming issues caused by Microthrix Parvicella and bulking due to filament Type 0041.

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MIDGE FLY MAYHEMDID YOU KNOW RED WORMS ARE LIVINGOFF YOUR BIOLOGY?

Midge flies hatch their larvae (called red worms or bloodworms) in wastewater; they fatten up by feeding off the wastewater’s nutrient-rich bacteria and sludge. As the bloodworm troops surge through the sludge, sucking up good bacteria, you might see your plant’s mixed liquor decrease even

though you’re not wasting. Bloodworms slither into the filters, storm the drainage system, and sometimes even set up camp on tank walls. In 10 days, the bloodworms mature into a swarm of midge flies, becoming an airborne nuisance.

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MIDGE FLIES INFILTRATING YOUR PLANT?

AQUABAC XTXT’RA EFFECTIVEUS EPA approved larvicide for controlling red worms and midge flies in wastewater treatment plants.

5 Gallon Case .................. $62.48/gal

ENHANCE AQUABAC XT'S PERFORMANCE:

VITASTIM LOW F:MRed worms eat your sludge? VitaStim Low F:M helps rebuild your mixed liquor.

30 lb Pail ........................... $14.77/lb Available in 1# or ½# water-soluble packets.

BUGJUICERed worms protect themselves from AQUA-BAC XT by hiding in fats, papers, and waxes. BugJuice destroys their defensive barriers and enhances AQUABAC XT’s performance.

5 gallon .......................... $70.00/gal55 gallon ......................... $64.00/gal

Red worms hatch to become midge flies.

"We had a terrible midge fly problem. We started dripping AQUABAC XT weekly into our plant and the midge flies went away. I highly recommend this technology to any operator with these pesky flies.”

—Steve, Illinois Wastewater

“Works slick. They got so thick in our sand filter building we could hardly breathe. AQUAFIX told us about AQUABAC, and it works.”

—Jeff, Illinois Wastewater

“I didn’t believe in these types of products, until I used AQUABAC XT. It completely got rid of the red worms.”

—Bill, Williamson County, TX

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Most aerobic digestors just consume a lot of electricityand only lower the VSS 1-3% in 30 days.

IT PAYS FOR ITSELF!THE DAYS OF POOR SETTLING, CLOUDY DECANT, FOAMING, ODORS, AND EXCESS SLUDGE ARE NUMBERED.

They can run but they can’t hide. BugJuice is on the warpath, ready to stop these solids in their tracks. The days of poor settling, cloudy decant, foaming, odors, and excess sludge are numbered. BugJuice has saved numerous cities $10,000 to $50,000 in hauling and polymer costs. BugJuice degrades what the bacteria can't, such as: emulsions, waxes, fat & fatty acids and oils.

If your digestor will not settle use BugJuice with VitaStim Low F:M. The combination of both products will prevent filaments and promote settling. If your problem is due to incoming grease we recommend using Bug On A Rope or one of our other bacterial products in your lift stations to chew up the grease before it gets there (see pages 9-10).

BugJuice has the solution!

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Most aerobic digestors just consume a lot of electricityand only lower the VSS 1-3% in 30 days.

Chuck hauls a whole lot less sludge thanks to BugJuice.

—Chuck, Juneau County, WI (far left)

Guy loves our BugJuice because it greatly reduced the amount of sludge hauls.

—Guy, Green County, WI (center)

Jim uses our BugJuice to reduce hauling by 30% and really likes our Qwik-Zyme L in his lift stations.

—Jim, Racine County, WI (far right)

“We were always having problems getting our digestor to settle, BugJuice really helped and we saved on polymer too.”

—Jeff, Winnebago County

BUGJUICE IS ON THE WARPATH,REDUCING ALL SLUDGE IN ITS PATH.

THE STORY BEHIND BUGJUICEYears ago we realized that the material that enters an aerobic digestor contains heaps of insoluble BOD. If we could convert it into soluble BOD, allowing the naturally occurring bacteria to digest it, then we could reduce sludge. We knew that adding more bacteria would be a waste of time since bacteria can’t break down high-end organics. So we began fermenting catalysts that would convert the BOD and allow the natural bacteria to finish the job.Watch our Aerobic Digestor Treatment video at:

http://www.teamaquafix.com/media

BUGJUICEIT IS SO DEGRADING!BugJuice saves you tens of thousands of dollars by cutting hauling 30%-50%. It reduces sludge, increases percent solids, improves settling, reduces foaming, reduces digestor odors, clears decant water and save precious financial resources. BugJuice is also used to kick off the degradation of problematic surfactants and similar emulsion chemistries.

5 Gallon ........................ $70.00/gal 55 Gallon ...................... $64.00/gal

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DON’T OVERLOOK IT, MANAGE IT!LOW F:M PROBLEMS ARE OFTEN OVERLOOKED OR THOUGHT OF AS PROBLEMS WITH FEW SOLUTIONS. THAT’S WHY WE CREATED VITASTIM LOW F:M.

VitaStim Low F:M helps offset poor settling in plants, as well as the cloudy effluent that is extremely common in those plants. VitaStim Low F:M can offset the toxicity that comes from schools or industries that have to use biocides in their cleaning process. Biocides like quaternary amine, peroxyacetic acid, and triclosan (found in hand sanitizer) will put your bacteria on the defensive right away. This product is helpful in plants that do not have low F:M but behave like they do. In extreme cases this product is used with our Filament Buster or our Foam Buster.

VitaStim Low F:M will deliver the essential micronutrients needed to rebuild the biological community that is necessary to provide excellent nutrient uptake and better settling. VitaStim Low F:M also contains bacteria that flocculate well in low food conditions making your plant easier to manage. Not to mention the fact that VitaStim Low F:M will also limit the following bulking filaments: Type 0041, Type 0675, Type 0914 and Type 1851.

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TESTIMONIALS

POP QUIZ!

Brad has an overbuilt plant and he uses our VitaStim Low F:M to save it during upset.

— Brad, Racine County, WI

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then VitaStim Low F:M can help you. VitaStim Low F:M was designed with overbuilt plants in mind. It’s not uncommon for these plants to experience the sludge bulking and cloudy

effluent that come from low food to microorganism conditions. This product contains micronutrients and works well in all climates, including helping the biomass in winter conditions.

3. Do you have a low food to microorganism ratio or an overbuilt plant?

4. Does your plant ever wash out?

1. Do you ever get incoming toxicity, poor settling, or cloudy effluent?

2. Have Red Worms eaten all your MLSS?

Great for starting up a WWTP!

VITASTIM LOW F:MWe have developed Vitastim Low F:M for plants with low incoming food. This is a bioaugmentation product that uses bacteria that floc well in low food conditions. In cold weather, it is often used to complement VitaStim Polar.

30 lb Pail ........... $14.77/lb Available in 1# or ½# water-soluble packets.

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FASTER BREAK DOWNFASTER RELEASE OF PHOSPHOROUSLESS SLUDGE PRODUCTION


3 ADVANTAGES


GOT CASEIN?THE FASTER YOU BREAK DOWN THE CASEIN, THE FASTER YOU’LL RELEASE PHOSPHOROUS, AND THE LESS SLUDGE YOU’LL PRODUCE.

Casein is the cause of most dairy WWTP problems. This large, complex protein can’t be broken down by bacteria, like the dairy waste sugars can be. To knock out casein as well as the fat and fatty acids in dairy waste, you need something that packs more punch. Left untreated, casein will cause foaming,

poor settling, pesky odors and excess phosphorus in an undersized WWTP. The faster you break down the casein, the faster you’ll release phosphorous, and the less sludge you’ll produce. Watch as your polymer needs are dramatically reduced!

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PACK IN MORE PUNCH.

Dave uses Qwik-Zyme P when a frozen food company discharges a large amount of cheese in his wastewater lagoon.

—Dave, Marshall County, IL (far left)

“Our wastewater plant was very overloaded. They kept expanding the cheese production area, while the wastewater plant remained the same size. Qwik-Zyme P brought us back into compliance and cut our sludge production in half.”

—Rod, Cheese Plant Operator (center)

A nearby cheese plant occasionally dumps into Don’s plant. He relies on VitaStim 2200—Cheese Degrader to recover.

—Don, Jo Daviess County, IL (far right)

QWIK-ZYME PREDUCE SLUDGE PRODUCTION. If you have a cheese plant with odors in the sludge storage tank, this is partly due to undigested casein. Qwik-Zyme P will resolve this by breaking down the casein.

5 Gallon .......................... $49.00/gal55 Gallon ........................ $42.00/gal

VITASTIM 2200—CHEESE DEGRADERIt’s not easy being cheesy! VitaStim 2200 Cheese Degrader is great for cheese production facilities. It chews up your dairy waste stream’s fatty acids in order to reduce grease, filaments, sludge hauling, and foaming.

30lb Pail ............................ $24.50/lb

DAZZEL GAMMAINSTANTLY NEUTRALIZE SPOILED MILK ODORS. DAZZeL GAMMA is a neutralizer specifically formulated for waste streams from a milk processing plant.

5 Gallon .......................... $32.00/gal55 Gallon ....................... $24.00/gal

TESTIMONIALS

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HOW THE SLUDGE STOLE CHRISTMAS!THE COLD HAS A WAY OF BRINGING OUT EVERY WWTP OPERATOR’S INNER GRINCH.

When water temperatures dip below 60° F, warm-loving bacteria settle down for a long winter’s nap. Unlike some of us in wintertime, these bacteria couldn’t be any less interested in eating. Reproduction slows down too. The results are ugly—a plant so clogged up you wouldn't want to touch it with a thirty nine and a half foot pole! Even the most skilled and experienced operators can't control the havoc brought on by weather. Excessive cold temperatures cause dying bacteria, disintegrating floc, and tangly filament growth in plants where waste and ammonia go unchecked. In lift stations, grease hardens and clumps. Ponds often become choked in phosphate, nitrogen, and other nutrients.

Trying to keep up with fickle winter temps to stay within limits can leave you treading on thin ice! These 3 chill-activated formulas go straight to work in the iciest of waters, devouring sludge, grease, and organic matter.


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Refers to cold-loving bacteria that thrive in low temperatures.

Our products will help lower BOD and Ammonia in your wastewater pond.

We have the products you need to increase bacteria growth in the dead of winter.

CHILL MAN, THEY'RETOTALLY PSYCHROPHILLIC!

VITASTIM POLARPolar blend saves systems during the dead of winter because of its ability to degrade municipal wastes, phenols, surfactants, and other industrial wastes at temperatures as low as 40°F.

30lb Pail ................................. $16.41/lbAvailable in 1# or ½# water-soluble packets.

GREASEZILLA LIQUIDGreaseZilla is a grease-degrading bacteria that activates quickly in cold weather conditions to degrade hard, stuck-on grease.

5 Gallon ................................ $38.00/gal55 Gallon .............................. $33.00/gal

VITASTIM LOW F:MWe have developed VitaStim Low F:M for plants with low incoming food. This is a bioaugmentation product that uses bacteria that floc well in low food conditions. In cold weather, it is often used to complement VitaStim Polar.

30lb Pail ................................. $14.77/lb

TESTIMONIALSDan is a wastewater guru in Northern Illinois. He uses our VitaStim Polar to keep things running smoothly through the winter months.

—Dan, Ogle County, IL

“I operate a 200,000 GPD oxidation ditch. Polar really helps keep our sludge production down during the winter. I've purchased a lot of different cultures in the past and these are the best I've used—or I would not continue to use them. One thing I know whenever I bought bacteria from a soap or chemical salesman I never got the same quality.”

—D. J. Winnebago County, IL

“We use Polar in our SBRs in the winter; it allows them to run better and we're very pleased with the sludge reduction.”

—Jeff Winnebago County, IL

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ARE YOUR NEIGHBORS COMPLAINING?HYDROGEN SULFIDE LURKING IN YOUR WASTE WATER COLLECTION SYSTEM, DRAIN LINES, OR TANKS?

Generated when sewage becomes stagnant or septic, hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) is infamous for a noxious “rotten egg” odor. Watch out—if the DNR or EPA get a whiff of hydrogen sulfide wafting from your wastewater, they might go from breathing deep to breathing down your neck! H₂S is also treacherously toxic; even low levels (under 50 ppm) can cause coughing, headache, and eye irritation. Levels above 300 ppm can completely destroy your sense of smell, which can cause you to inhale

dangerous doses. Levels above 600 ppm can paralyze the lungs and can even be fatal. When H₂S oxidizes, it spawns sulfuric acid faster than you can ask, “What type of acid corrodes cement, copper, and steel?” Sulfuric acid attacks just about any type of pipe and leaves you fuming over costly repairs.

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H₂S causes cement & pipe corrosion. DAZZeL Fresh is easily dripped into your system.

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PHYSICAL REACTIONOdor is detectable. Exposure is safe up to 8 hours.

Metabolism damage and eye irritation possible. Mask use is required.

Loss of smell after 3-7 minutes. Eye and throat damage by gas. Reacts dangerously with dental mercury amalgam fillings.

Eye nerve damage after 1 minute of exposure.

Loss of smell and damage to blood-brain barrier via olfactory nerves.

Loss of consciousness in under 15 minutes. Respiratory paralysis within 30-45 minutes.

Eyes and throat sting. Serious injury to eyes, and permanent damage to nerves.

In 30-45 minutes, will suffer respiratory paralysis. Victim becomes imbalanced and unable to reason.

Victim loses consciousness in 3-5 minutes and will suffer asphyxia. Immediate artificial resuscitation required.

Victim loses consciousness and stops breathing. Loss of life or permanent brain damage results if victim is not promptly resuscitated.

Calvin uses our De-Sulph-A-Nator and VitaStim SRB to control his hydrogen sulfide levels and keep his community happy.

—Calvin, Buffalo County, WI

TESTIMONIALS

FOR WHEN A SCENTED CANDLE WON’T HELP!

VITASTIM SRBVitaStim SRB stops the generation of dangerous corrosive hydrogen sulfide gas.

30lb Pail ................................. $16.41/lbAvailable in 1# or ½# water-soluble packets

DAZZEL FRESH DAZZeL Fresh is easy to feed into your system to encapsulate and stop odors at their source. A nice alternative to nitrate-based products.

5 Gallon ................................ $28.50/gal55 Gallon .............................. $22.50/gal

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ACID OVERDOSE?IS YOUR ANAEROBIC DIGESTER BEHAVING LIKE A 1960S ROCKER WITH AN ACID PROBLEM?

This is a serious issue that arises when quick-reacting acid-forming bacteria go to town digesting solids while methane-forming bacteria struggle to catch up and complete methanogenesis (the conversion of fatty acids into methane gas). To help anaerobic digesters get clean, we developed Anaerobic Trace Elements. This liquid

intervention is a powerful mixture of micronutrients and six trace metals—iron, zinc, copper, nickel, cobalt, and molybdenum—vital for the health and growth of methane formers. Without these trace elements, methane-forming bacteria become sick and, sadly, can no longer function. If you know of an anaerobic digester struggling to produce methane gas, there is help. There is Anaerobic Trace Elements. For customized anaerobic digester treatment programs, call our hotline: 888-757-9577.


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Boost N Lock

It is the user’s responsibilty to determine conditions for use of this product and to assume liability for any loss,injury, damage, or expense arising from, or connected with, use of this product.

Application rates to be determined by AQUAFIX, INC.

Ingestion - Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Call physician.Skin Contact - Wear protective gloves. In case of skin contact, wash offimmediately with plenty of soap and water.Eye Contact - Wear eye protection. In case eye contact, rinseimmediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Call physician.© 2004 AQUAFIX, Inc.

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TESTIMONIALS

Melvin operates an anaerobic digestor at a tortilla manufacturer. He use our products to digest grease and keep his methane formers balanced.

ANAEROBIC TRACE ELEMENTSMethanogenic, or methane-producing, bacteria require six essential trace metals for the anaerobic conversion of low molecular weight fatty acids to methane gas. It is important that the methane producers have the trace metals they need to become established and not be overpowered by acid formers. Anaerobic Trace Elements contains a balance of zinc, nickel, cobalt, manganese, copper, and iron in addition to a vitamin supplement that the methanogenic bacteria need.

5 Gallon ............................. $19.75/gal55 Gallon ........................... $17.40/gal

HARNESS THE POWER OF THE PERIODIC TABLE!



BOOST N LOCKBoost N Lock is our proprietary pH adjustment chemistry that supplies calcium and magnesium hydroxide to help boost pH and lock it in. Boost N Lock is safe to use, neutralizes acids, and buffers water to raise and stabilize pH. It's a wonderful alternative to caustic soda or lime.

1-10 50-lb bags, bulk............................. $3.50/lb

11-24 50-lb bags,bulk............................. $2.75/lb

25 and more 50-lb bags, bulk............................. $2.00/lb

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LAB SERVICES

At AQUAFIX Inc. our lab is a fundamental part of all our products. We study wastewater bacteria in all types of conditions and processes. Through this work we know how to influence wastewater bacteria to fit your needs.

We have four testing options to meet your needs:

SILVER $350.00• Review of major and minor filaments• Review of algae life forms in pond systems• Review of other life forms• Test for ammonia and phosphate, if applicable

GOLD $1,260.00*• Review of major and minor filaments• Review of algae life forms in pond systems• Review of other life forms• Complete Treatability Study— a comparison of treatment options*Gold testing starts at $1,260.00 and includes 9 hours of testing; additional hours will be $140/hr

PLATINUM $1,000.00• DNA Analysis—Determines the bacterial concentration and species within the sample, allowing you to understand how your bacteria is working.WE ARE ONE OF THE FEW COMPANIES THAT OFFER THIS TEST.

ATP TESTING-BIOLOGICAL STRESS INDEX $200.00• Add this test to one of our base testing levels. It will determine what portion of your bacteria is dead and what portion is alive. A good test if you suspect you’ve been hit with toxicity.

Give us a call for more information and to receive your sample kit at888-757-9577 or on the web at www.teamaquafix.com

Ben, Deborah's lab assistant, identifying a sample under the compound light microscope.

Microbiologist Deborah Lee M.A. sterilizing equipment in the autoclave.

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Deborah viewing an algae sample from one of our wastewater pond customers.

State of the art equipment in the Aquafix lab allows us to test each sample more thoroughly than ever before!

The Aquafix lab houses all of our customer sample testing and much of our product and substrate testing.

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If filaments aren’t the cause of your bulking then there is a good chance it is because of the bacterium Zoogloea Ramigera. Zoogloea Ramigera has cells that are rod shaped, stain Gram negative, and resemble fingers or branches of a tree. Under normal conditions Zoogloea Ramigera is a major contributor to floc formation in activated sludge. When there is an excess or overabundance of this bacterium it starts to cause problems and results in Zoogloeal bulking. Zoogloeal bulking is also known as viscous or slime bulking and can cause the activated sludge to have

ZOOGLOEAL "SLIME" BULKING

a slimy or jelly-like consistency and texture. There are several reasons for this: 1) a high F:M ratio with an excessive amount of soluble organic compounds that are easy to degrade. 2) a nutrient deficiency, such as nitrogen or phosphorus or 3) a low pH. Remedies depend on the causes and can include adjusting the pH, adding missing macronutrients, wasting slowly, and adding in good mixed liquor from another plant. Using VitaStim 2200—Grease or VitaStim 5000—Municipal Sludge Reducer have also been shown to improve settling.

COMMONLY OCCURRING FILAMENT TYPES

Filaments can cause all sorts of headaches for wastewater operators. Foaming and bulking caused by filaments can result in operational issues and poor settling, which can lead to an increase in polymer

use and even result in violations of effluent limits. Understanding the commonly occurring filaments can help you control and prevent bulking and foaming.


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NOCARDIANocardia is a short, stubborn, three-dimensional filament that foams and digests BOD, FOG, surfactants, and anything else in its path. Nocardia produces softball-sized bubbles that float on the surface and are sticky to the touch. We have recorded Nocardia foam reaching up to 20 feet in height.

MICROTHRIX PARVICELLAIf your foaming isn’t caused by Nocardia, then Microthrix Parvicella is most likely the culprit. It can be found within the floc or free in the bulk solution. Microthrix Parvicella, like Nocardia, stains Gram-positive and has no sheath or attached growth. It can be easily distinguished from Nocardia because

It stains Gram positive and exhibits true branching, which makes it look like branches on an oak tree. The good news is that with aggressive wasting and our Qwik-Zyme L with Foam Buster it is regularly beaten. The Nocardia cycle is detailed on our website.

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it shows no branching or bends, twists, and coils; creating a unique shape that resembles spaghetti. Microthrix foam is usually 6 inches deep and looks like a heavy mat. Our Qwik-Zyme L along with Foam Buster or VitaStim Low F:M are effective solutions. The Microthrix cycle is also on our website.

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the floc, there are heavy amounts of attached growth but it can be without growth as it extends into the bulk liquid. Most times a low F:M ratio is the cause. Type 0675 can be treated with VitaStim Low F:M.

Type 0041 stains Gram-positive or Gram-variable and can be straight or slightly bent with cells that are square. It is mostly seen within the floc particles. Type 0041 is common in environments with a low F:M and can be treated with VitaStim Low F:M.

TYPE 0675Type 0675 shares a lot of the same characteristics as type 0041 and many times may be indistinguishable from type 0041. Like 0041 it stains Gram-positive or Gram-variable and is straight or smoothly curved with square cells in a sheath. When observed inside

TYPE 0041Type 0041 is different than the previous filaments because it has a sheath and can have large amounts of attached growth that can make viewing the actual filament difficult. Type 0041 is frequently confused with type 0675 because of the similarities.


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the septa (the “divider” between cells) being easily visible. Type 021N is usually caused by nitrogen deficiency, septicity or sulfides. Increasing aeration, adding nitrogen and using our OxyPaks XL or VitaStim SRB has been very successful in controlling Type 021N.

into the bulk liquid, looking like clumps of spaghetti. The exact cause is unknown but is believed to be low F:M or a nutrient deficiency, such as nitrogen or phosphorus. Checking and adjusting nitrogen and phosphorus levels combined with VitaStim Low F:M has been successful in battling type 1851.

TYPE 021NType 021N can be tricky to identify because it can vary in cell shape, length and width depending on the environment. Typically it has no sheath or attached growth. It stains Gram-negative and can be straight, smoothly curved, or coiled. The cells can be oval, rectangular, or shaped like a hockey puck with

TYPE 1851Type 1851 can cause a lot of problems for operators due to the lack of information available in wastewater research. Type 1851 stains Gram-positive or Gram-variable and is straight or slightly bent with rectangular cells. Individual filaments can sometimes form bundles that extend from the floc

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Boost N Lock

It is the user’s responsibilty to determine conditions for use of this product and to assume liability for any loss,injury, damage, or expense arising from, or connected with, use of this product.

Application rates to be determined by AQUAFIX, INC.

Ingestion - Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Call physician.Skin Contact - Wear protective gloves. In case of skin contact, wash offimmediately with plenty of soap and water.Eye Contact - Wear eye protection. In case eye contact, rinseimmediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes. Call physician.© 2004 AQUAFIX, Inc.

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ANAEROBIC TRACE ELEMENTSANAEROBIC DIGESTION: ½ to 1 gallon per 100,000 GPD. The dose depends on conditions and varies by industry.

AQUABAC XTSuper Dose Rate*: 1/2 gallon per 100,000 GPD twice per week for the first 1-2 weeks.

Initial: For moderate levels, add 1 quart per 100,000 GPD twice per week for 1-2 weeks.

Maintenance: 1 pint per 100,000 GPD per week or as needed.

*Used when red worms dominate the plant and eat up mixed liquor, meaning you no longer waste solids.

BOOST N LOCKInitial: 10# per 100,000 GPD per day for 10 weeks.

Maintenance: 5# per day as needed.

BUGJUICEMIDGE FLIES: When used as a complement to AquaBac Xt: 1 pint per 100,000 GPD into the front end of plant until red worms are gone.

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NOTESBUGJUICE CONT'DSLUDGE REDUCTION IN A DIGESTOR OR SLUDGE STORAGE TANK: Initial: ½ gallon per 100,000 gallons once per week for first 4 weeks.

Maintenance: 1 quart per 100,000 gallons once per week.

BUG ON A ROPELIFT STATION COMPLETELY COVERED WITH GREASE: For lift stations covered with grease, we usually recommend pumping it out prior to use. If that's not possible, place Bug On A Rope directly under the incoming flow.* In a 100,000 GPD lift station it will dissolve in about 2 weeks. In a 20,000 GPD lift station it will last 6-8 weeks. You will see the grease first begin to soften and then it will degrade.

FOR A LIFT STATION WITH A 12” RING OF GREASE: Place the Bug On A Rope in the swirling current* in the lift station. If done right, it will last approximately:

*The closer the brick is to incoming flow the faster it will degrade, release bacteria, and chew up grease.

**If brick lasts longer than three months, knock it off the PVC core and allow it go to the bottom for residual activity.

10,000-20,000 GPD** 3 months (Must be placed directly under flow)

50,000 GPD 2-3 months 100,000 GPD 6 weeks-2 months 300,000 GPD 3 weeks

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DAZZEL FRESHHYDROGEN SULFIDE: Rate depends on the level of hydrogen sulfide being generated. Please call for the best dosage rate. This product can be sprayed or metered in.

DAZZEL GAMMAMILK & CHEESE WASTE:Atomize 1 gallon per 100,000 GPD per day.

DEFOAM 3000FOAMING IN AERATION BASINS:Initial: 1 gallon per 1,000 square feet of surface area.

Maintenance:1 quart to 1/2 gallon every 4 to 8 hours thereafter.

DYNAMIC DUO100,000 GPD:Below 60ºF (15.6ºC): 36 oz/day each for 10 days.

60º-72ºF (15.6º-22.2ºC): 12 oz/day each for 4 days, then 1.2 oz/day each for 6 days.

60º-72ºF (15.6º-22.2ºC): 12 oz each for the first day, then 1.2 oz/day each for 8 days.

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DYNAMIC DUO CONT'D1M GPD:Below 60ºF (15.6ºC): 36 gal/day each for 10 days.

60º-72ºF (15.6º-22.2ºC): 1 gal/day each for 4 days, then 12 oz/day each for 6 days.

60º-72ºF (15.6º-22.2ºC): 1 gal each for the first day, then 12 oz/day each for 8 days.

FILAMENT BUSTERWWTPS:100,000 GPD: feed 2# per day for 30 days and then 1# per day for 30 days.

500,000 GPD: feed 3# per day for 30 days and then 1# per day for 30 days.

1M GPD: feed 4# per day for 30 days and then 2# per day for 30 days.

FOAM BUSTER*MICROTHRIX PARVICELLA OR FOAM LESS THAN 12" THICK:100,000 GPD: feed 1# per day for 30 days and then ½# per day for 30 days.

500,000 GPD:feed 2# per day for 30 days and then 1# per day for 30 days.

1M GPD: feed 3# per day for 30 days and then 1-2# per day for 30 days.

DARK FOAM GREATER THAN 12" THICK OR NOCARDIA:100,000 GPD:Dose at 2-4 times the Microthrix rates, depending on severity.

*Use with Qwik-Zyme L in most cases

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GREASEZILLA LIQUIDLIFT STATION OR WET WELL GREASE:Initial: 1/2 gallon per 100,000 GPD for 1 week.

Maintenance: 1/2 gallon per 100,000 GPD twice a week until grease is gone.

GREASE TRAPS:8 oz weekly per 1,000 gallons.

OXYPAKS XLLAGOON SLUDGE: 25# to 100# per acre, depending on the amount of sludge and companion products used.

SAND & ROCK FILTERS: 2-4# per 10,000 gallons of backwash.

PONDZILLA WWBlended with SeClear (page 8): Apply 1/2 to 2 gallons per acre.

QWIK-ZYME L MICROTHRIX PARVICELLA FOAM & GREASE CONTROL: Initial:1 quart per 100,000 GPD for 30 days. Maintenance:1 pint to 1 quart per 100,000 GPD per day until foam is gone (30 days recommended).

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QWIK-ZYME L CONT'DNOCARDIA FOAM*: Dose at 2-4 times the Microthrix rates, depending on severity.

*Best with a regular wasting program and paired with Foam Buster.

LIFT STATIONS & SEWER LINES: Initial: 1 quart per 100,000 GPD 3 times for the first week.

Maintenance: 1 quart per 100,000 GPD once a week until the grease is gone.

QWIK-ZYME PMILK & CHEESE WASTE:Initial: 1 quart per 100,000 GPD for first 30 days.

Maintenance: 1 pint per 100,000 GPD, metered in (30 days recommended).

SECLEARWW ALGAE: 1 -6 gallons per acre foot of water, mixed with PondZilla (page 8), depending on TSS and severity.*

*An acre foot is an acre of water one foot deep.

VITASTIM 2200—CHEESE DEGRADERMILK & CHEESE WASTE: Initial: 1/2# per 100,000 GPD per day for 30 days.

Maintenance: ½# every other day for 30 days.

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VITASTIM 2200— GREASELIFT STATION GREASE: Initial: 1/2# per 100,000-250,000 GPD per day for 30 days.

Maintenance: ½#, 2 to 3 times a week until grease is gone.

WWTP GREASE: Initial: 1/2# per 100,000 GPD per day for 30 days.

Maintenance: ½# every other day for 30 days.

VITASTIM 4001—SURFACTANTS SURFACTANT FOAM: Initial: 1/2# per 100,000 GPD per day.

Maintenance: 1/2# per 100,000 GPD every other day for 30 days.

VITASTIM 6000 LAGOON SLUDGE*: Initial: 2# per 4 acres for 30 days.

Maintenance: 1/2# per 4 acres for 30 days.

*If facultative, double the dosage.

VITASTIM LOW F:MLOW F:M RATIO: 2# per 500,000 GPD per day.

AEROBIC DIGESTORS: 2# per 500,000 GPD per day(As complement to BugJuice).

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VITASTIM LOW F:M CONT'DMIDGE FLIES: When used as a complement to AquaBac Xt: 2# per 500,000 GPD per day.

RECOVERY FROM UPSET: 2# per 500,000 GPD per day.

VITASTIM POLARLAGOON SLUDGE: 2# per 4 acres for 30 days while water temperature is between 40°F-59°F.

WWTPS: Initial: 1/2# per 100,000 GPD per day for 30 days.

Maintenance: 1/2# per 100,000 GPD every other day for 30 days.

VITASTIM SRBHYDROGEN SULFIDE: Dosage rate depends on the flow rate and the level of hydrogen sulfide being generated; please call for best dosage rate.

VITASTIM SUMMERSLAMLAGOON SLUDGE*: Initial: 2# per 4 acres for 30 days.

Maintenance: 1/2# per 4 acres for 30 days.

*If facultative, double the dosage.

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All images of microorganisms in this catalog were taken with the compount light microscope pictured here.

The Bugman himself testing our up-and-coming grease control product: Bug On A Rope Jr.

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