Biological sludge (active or activated) is essentially microbial biomass resulting from the treatment of sanitary and industrial liquid effluents, and its proper disposal is usually in landfills. The choice of the best disposal method for biological sludge depends on its characteristics, which in turn depend on the type of treatment adopted. The choice of the best treatment method should consider the economic feasibility for the company. Over time, the accumulation of sludge and pollutants in the environment leads to soil and water contamination, unpleasant odors, and financial losses for the industry, creating an environmental liability.

Genetica Bioscience developed a specialized fermentation process using a series of concentrated saprophytic microorganisms, applied to the medium through a specific support that is easy to use and adapt. The specific function is to degrade and digest fats and sludge, reduce COD, BOD, O&G, odors, and promote fermentation in industrial and domestic wastewater treatment facilities.

As an additional tool, we provide a bathymetric study where, using sonar, we measure the amount of sludge at the start of treatment and, together with the application of the microorganism mix, monitor the progress of degradation.

In blue, the volume of sludge in the 5 lagoons in series before the application of bacteria and bio-stimulators. In orange, results after 1 year and 4 months.

Treatment period of approximately 1 year and 4 months;

For the current flow (~ 100,000 m³/month), the monthly sludge volume generated by the effluent in the lagoons is ~ 315 m³. Over 1 year and 4 months, it was ~ 5.040 m³;

*Total sludge volume before: 71.477m³

*Total sludge volume after: 45.927m³

Benefits:

*36% reduction in sludge volume;

*Increase in treatment capacity in lagoons from 28% to 54%;

*Deferred sludge dredging: average savings of R$ 838,000.00