AQUAFIX Innovations

AQUAFIX is a state-of-the-art biological laboratory based in Madison, Wisconsin, producing custom bacterial and enzyme products to treat wastewater. AQUAFIX technologies are non-toxic to humans, wildlife, plants, domestic animals and fish. Our formulas contain no synthetic chemicals, pesticides or genetically engineered organisms.

Our products are custom-blended to meet the climate and aquatic habitat for which they are used. We work closely with our clients to be sure a very specific prescription is formulated for each individual need.

Every new wastewater treatment problem presents a unique challenge requiring a case-by-case prescription. Give us a call, and we’ll tackle your problem with a custom blend specific to your needs. Call us toll-free or shoot us an email. We’ll discuss the problem you’re facing and possible causes and solutions. As always, initial phone consultations are free.

We accept American Express, Visa, and MasterCard.

We specialize in:

Ammonia Removal in Wastewater / Nitrification

Midge Fly and Bloodworm Extermination

Control of Hydrogen Sulfide and Other Odors

Control of Foam-Producing Bacteria such as Nocardia and Microthrix Parvicella, Bulking Bacteria such as Sphaerotilus natans, and branching bacteria

Anaerobic Digestion

Filament Identification (Foaming, Bulking, Branching) / Biological Optimization

                                                

Biological Consulting Services

AQUAFIX products are custom-blended to meet the climate and aquatic habitat for which they are used. AQUAFIX works closely with our clients to ensure that a very specific prescription is formulated for each need. Learn more about our biological consulting services.


There have been over 20 different filament "types" classified by morphology and staining characteristics found in wastewater facilities experiencing operational problems.



Although filaments present in low amounts are beneficial for floc formation and good settling properties of activated sludge, when conditions favor their growth to excessive levels they can cause hazardous operational conditions such as sludge bulking and foaming that can become expensive and time-consuming to recover from.



In many cases, identification of the overabundant filament(s) will provide information on the conditions that encouraged the rapid growth and elucidate the best method for control of any issues caused by the filament(s).



 

Filament Identification Services

1. Microscopic Examination
• Note the size and shape of floc particles and/or clumps of microorganisms
• Note abundance and type of higher zoological lifeforms
• Bright field wet mount slide preparation stained with crytal violet
• Bright field Gram stain slide preparation
2. Based on the microscopic examination, filaments are identified by characteristics observed such as cell shape, size, septa shape and size, presence or absence of a sheath with or without attached growth, and Gram stain results.



    021N taking advantage of an unbalanced system or toxicity; Beggiatola caused by high sulfide. The only filament that "swims."

 

Polysaccharide Estimation Services





India Ink Stain (a subjective estimation of polysaccharide levels).

Quick in vitro analysis to determine what products can break down or limit quantities of excreted polysaccharides.

Quick colorimetric analysis of ammonia and phosphate offered upon request.

Case Studies

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Customers with Midge Flies are loving our AQUABAC XT (see below).  It is USEPA certified (1-888-757-9577).

Customer Satisfaction

	Linda controls volatile spikes in ammonia & BOD levels at her WWTP with VitaStim. Read about her success or go to the VitaStim Nitrifiers order page now.
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