Applications of Bioaugmentation & Biomass Management

Aster Bio produces biological cultures designed to change the population makeup of wastewater systems, soils, and other applications where microbial degradation is required. By using cultures selected for fast or unique metabolism (k vs r strategist microbes), Aster Bio can quickly change the population dynamics in the treatment area. Sample applications of bioaugmentation are listed below:

• Fat & Grease reduction in collection systems - prevent sanitary sewer overflow (SSO)
• Reduce odors from H2S and volatile organic acids via stopping their formation and removing odor causing compounds present.
• Help control effluent solids (TSS) & reduce sludge production in wastewater systems and lagoons
• Enhance BOD/COD/TOC removal by improving active biomass kinetics

• Lower effluent toxicity caused by complex organics
  
• Degrade petroleum hydrocarbons & various organic contaminants in soils & groundewater
• Improve tertiary oil recovery in a process called microbial enhanced oil recovery (MEOR)
• Remove ammonia, nitrate, nitrite & phosphorus as a part of biological nutrient removal (BNR)