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AOS Treatment Solutions
Wastewater can be detrimental to the environment if left
untreated. That’s because waste from humans and pets are a source of
several types of waterborne diseases and bacterial contamination.
Thanks in part to microorganisms, treating wastewater and
sewage is possible.
The role of microorganisms in wastewater treatment helps
to treat and purify wastewater and make it less harmful to the environment.
While there are many different microbes used in sewage
treatment, there are three well-known microbes that play an instrumental role
in keeping sewage clean.
Each of these types of bacteria help the treatment process
in a unique way to ensure there is little to no impact on the surrounding
environment.
COMMON
MICROORGANISMS USED IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT
Here is a list of bacteria used in sewage treatment you
can reference.
AEROBIC
BACTERIA
Aerobic bacteria are mostly used in new treatment plants
in what is known as an aerated environment.
This bacterium uses the free oxygen within the water to
degrade the pollutants in the wastewater and then converts it into energy that
it can use to grow and reproduce.
For this type of bacteria to be used correctly, it must
have oxygen added mechanically. This will ensure the bacteria are able to do
their job correctly and continue to grow and reproduce on its food source.
ANAEROBIC
BACTERIA
Anaerobic bacteria are used in wastewater treatment on a
normal basis. The main role of these bacteria in sewage treatment is to reduce
the volume of sludge and produce methane gas from it.
The great thing about this type of bacteria and why it’s
used more frequently than aerobic bacteria is that the methane gas, if cleaned
and handled properly, can be used as an alternative energy source.
This is a huge benefit considering the already high
wastewater treatment energy consumption levels.
Unlike aerobic bacteria, this type of bacteria is able to
get more than enough oxygen from its food source and will not require adding
oxygen to help do its job.
Phosphorus removal from wastewater is another benefit of anaerobic microbes used in
sewage treatment.
FACULTATIVE
Facultative microorganisms in sewage treatment are
bacteria that can change between aerobic and anaerobic depending on the
environment they are in.
Note that these bacteria normally prefer to be in an
aerobic condition.
FINAL
THOUGHTS ON THE ROLE OF MICROORGANISMS IN WATER TREATMENT
Many industrial and municipal wastewater treatment plants use bacteria and other microorganisms to help
with the process of cleaning sewage.
Picking the right bacteria can be tricky since your
selection depends on the condition of your area for effective use.
Wastewater treatment can also provide a great source for
alternative energy if the anaerobic bacteria are handled correctly.
Learning the names of microbes used in sewage treatment
and the role bacteria in sewage treatment plays doesn’t have to be a solo job.
Consider the water treatment solutions available from AOS to learn more about the role of
microorganisms in water treatment and how microorganisms in the wastewater
treatment process can help keep your water healthy.
Contact AOS today for more information about our treatment services.
AOS TREATMENT SOLUTIONS
Since 1999, AOS Treatment Solutions has
provided specialized treatment of water and wastewater to the industrial and
municipal markets. Over the years, we have become a leading water/wastewater
treatment company utilizing an analytical and scientific approach to developing
optimum treatment programs. Through our meticulous testing methodology, we find
cost effective solutions to meet the needs of all our customers.
At AOS, our goal is to provide clients
with a single-point source for all their water and wastewater
treatment needs. We use the latest testing equipment and analyzers to
deliver practical solutions that enhance operational reliability.
All chemicals for municipal drinking
water are NSF certified.
AOS Treament Solutions, LLC
15514 Summit Park Drive, Suite
501, Montgomery, TX 77356 / (936) 228-1656
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