Waste water treatment plants have always had an on going battle with algae problems. Since most waste water is nutrient rich, algae can thrive in the environment and make treating the water more difficult.

Also both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria need to work at maximum capacity to rid the water of suspended solids. And unfortunately, when algae is present it competes against these useful bacteria, making them less effective in their clean up work.

Ultrasound is proving to be a viable cost effective solution to many algae problems in waste water treatment operations.

For many algae types (and in particular the blue-green algae) the vibrations created by the ultrasonic wave, creates damage the in cellular wall and vacuoles of the algae and it dies.

Correspondingly, those same vibrations have been shown to stimulate the vital bacteria by improving the fluid transfer in and out of the bacteria, so they are able to transfer more nutrients.

No other technology today can provide this multifaceted approach to algae control in waste water treatments while maintaining an ecologically friendly approach.

In addition, studies have shown that elements such as total suspended solids, nitrates, phosphates and E. coli can be lowered through the use of ultrasound technology.

Test results from a waste water clarifier study showed that cleaning frequency was reduced on three clarifiers from once per week (requiring 4 to 5 hours each) down to cleaning once per month and 1 to 2 hours per clarifier!

Be sure to contact us if you have questions about this eco-friendly and effective solution for waste water algae treatment.