BiNutrix® Wastewater Treatment System Case Study
Packaging Plant with Primary Wastewater Treatment Facilitiy, Ohio

A packaging plant with a primary wastewater treatment facility in Wadsworth, Ohio had consistent problems keeping ammonia/nitrogen, BOD, DO, TSS and pH within acceptable levels.

The facility was unable to handle major fluctuations of the chemical load due to high flows from storm water and malfunctions of plumbing in the main packaging facility. In 1995, an entire new system was installed which nearly tripled the plant's capacity and imposed stricter EPA requirements.

From 1993 to 1997, the plant was unable to meet EPA regulations on a regular basis, even with the installation of the new system.

In an attempt to get control of the system, engineers used a variety of traditional and somewhat extreme additive products. Products included liquid nitrifiers, lime, powdered bugs of summer and winter variety, oil and grease bugs, crushed dog food, milk and vinegar. These had no positive effects on the plant.

In November 1997, the plant was authorized to start using BiNutrix. By the fourth week of use, engineers had regained control.

Since use of BiNutrix began,

• TSS has been maintained at BDL (below detectible limits);
  
• DO stays in the 9-10 ppm range;
  
• BOD is no longer a problem;
  
• Ammonia/nitrogen has stayed well below EPA limits;
  
• pH has remained near-perfect;
  
• Foam problems have disappeared;
  
• The aeration tank has never needed pumping;
  
• The plant has never again been fined.

BiNutrix accomplished in four weeks what could not be done in five years using common industry practices. Plant management is very satisfied.