At Aquafix Wastewater Laboratories, our passion for science drives everything we do. Our dedicated team of scientists works closely with customers to investigate real-world wastewater challenges, developing case studies, and conducting in-depth lab research to support effective solutions. Through these collaborations, we generate reliable data and continuously improve our products. Explore our research papers below to see how science and partnership come together to advance wastewater treatment.
Maximizing Lagoon Performance Through Sludge Reduction
Maximizing Lagoon PerformanceThrough Sludge Reduction INDEPENDENT DATA COLLECTED AND SUBMITTED BY:Somerset, KYSummary This case study evaluates the financial viability andeffectiveness of Sludge RX in reducing sludge volumes andrestoring loading capacity in a...
Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria and Their Relationship with Methanogens
Sulfate-Reducing Bacteria and Their Relationship with Methanogens Discouraging Their Growth For a Healthier Digesterby Dan McKeaton, Senior Researcher and Anaerobic SpecialistSulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) are the main villains of the anaerobic digestion process,...
Impact of BioGas1 on Methane Production
Impact of BioGas1 on Methane Production REPORT PREPARED BY:Amy R. Hall And Will CharltonDigester DocSummary This report was derived from 6 separate studies utilizing BG1 in combination with other additives as compared to the control setting, looking for the pathway(s)...
Effectiveness of Qwik-Zyme D Application for Sludge Reduction in an Aerobic Digester
Effectiveness of Qwik-Zyme D Application for Sludge Reduction in an Aerobic Digester Independent data collected and submitted by City of Columbus, WI Summary This study aims to evaluate the on-site impacts of Qwik-Zyme D, a product by Aquafix, Inc., in an aerobic...
Effectiveness of Liquid vs. Dry SmartBOD in Aerobic Sludge Systems
Comparing the Effectiveness of Liquid and Dry Formulations of SmartBOD and Glycerin-Based Supplementation in Aerobic Activated Sludge Systems by Saylor Gilbert, Research ScientistSummary This case study explores the efficacy of liquid and dry formulations of SmartBOD,...
Cost-Effective Sludge Management with Sludge RX
Cost-Effective Sludge Management with Sludge RX Independant Data Collected and Submitted By City of Pleasant Hope, MOSummary The Pleasant Hope wastewater treatment facility undertook a study to assess the effectiveness of Sludge RX and OxyPaks XL in reducing sludge...
Ammonia Reduction in an Activated Sludge Plant
Ammonia Reduction in an Activated Sludge Plant Independant Data Collected and Submitted By City of Janesville, WISummary The Janesville wastewater treatment facility conducted a study to evaluate the effects of Nitrifier Pro on effluent ammonia levels in their...
Impact of Ana-Zyme G on Biogas Production in High F.O.G Anaerobic Systems
Impact of Ana-Zyme G on Biogas Production in High F.O.G. Anaerobic Systems by Dan McKeatonSenior Researcher, AquafixSummary Ana-Zyme G is a product designed for anaerobic systems to break down fats and long chain fatty acids into short chain fatty acids. This study...
Algae Growth in Direct Effluent Pond Case Study
Algae Growth in Direct Effluent Pond by The Lake Doctors, Inc. Aquatic Management ServicesOverview A 3.7 acre pond, that takes over 2 million gallons of effluent from a reclamation facility every day, was experiencing excessive algae growth.Treatment Initial treatment...
Reducing Sludge in a Wastewater Lagoon
Reducing Sludge in a Wastewater Lagoon by City of Sparta, GABackground The City of Sparta, Georgia George F. Green Water Reclamation Facility was built in 1990. Since its creation, the ponds had never been dredged. Amanda Martin Akins joined the City of Sparta in...
Ana-Zyme G: Impact on Anaerobic Digestion of Wastewater Fatty Acids
Ana-Zyme G: Impact on Anaerobic Digestion of Wastewater Fatty Acids by Justin Hall, Project Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Summary Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology at UW Stevens Point conducted a study to evaluate impacts of Ana-Zyme G...
Wastewater Research Program
Rewards and recognition for all your hard work and successes! Aquafix Laboratories is a state of the art research facility located in the University of Wisconsin Research Park. Our team of scientists dedicates their time to understanding wastewater and creating...
Ana-Zyme P: Impact on Anaerobic Lagoon in Meat Packing Plant
Ana-Zyme P: Anaerobic Lagoon Methane Generation in Meat Packing Plant by Justin Hall, Project Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Summary Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology at UW Stevens Point conducted a study to evaluate impacts of Ana-Zyme...
Ana-Zyme P: Impact on Anaerobic Digestion of Dairy Farm Manure
Ana-Zyme P: Impact on Anaerobic Digestion of Dairy Farm Manure by Justin Hall, Project Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Summary Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology at UW Stevens Point conducted a study to evaluate impacts of Ana-Zyme P on...
Improving Anaerobic Digestion of Protein for Meat Processors
Improving Anaerobic Digestion of Protein for Meat Processors by Dan McKeaton, Chemist and R&D, Aquafix, Inc Abstract Qwik-Zyme P is a biocatalyst product designed to assist in the hydrolysis of complex proteins into free amino acids. In this study, we assessed the...
Qwik-Zyme P Study: Degradation of Dairy Protein in Wastewater
Degradation of Dairy Protein in Wastewater by Dan McKeaton, Chemist and R&D, Aquafix, Inc Dairy wastewater frequently contains high levels of the complex protein casein, a milk solid with unique properties which make it difficult to breakdown. When enough casein...
Estudio de GreaseZilla: Eliminación de los depósitos de grasa en el agua
Estudio de GreaseZilla Por Justin Hall, Especialista en proyectos de la Universidad de Wisconsin-Stevens PointResumen del estudio El Instituto de Tecnología Sostenible de Wisconsin en la UW Stevens Point realizó un estudio del control de grasas, aceites y lípidos...
Aquafix Laboratories Sludge Reduction Testing
How Sludge Rx Influences Microbial Communities, and the Effect on Organic Carbon and Nutrient Levels.Study Info STUDY COMPLETED BY Deborah Lee Dan McKeaton Michael Frett STUDY TIME PERIOD 2016-2020 KEYWORDS Lagoons, Sludge, Ammonia, TSS, AlgaeAbstract This study...
Restauración de la Nitrificación
Estudio de nitrificación en aguas residuales Por Dan McKeaton, Químico, Aquafix IncResumen del trabajo de investigación Las bacterias nitrificantes constituyen entre 4-6% de la población total en un proceso de depuración biológica por lodos activados, y tienen una...
Restoring Nitrification in Wastewater
Nitrification in Wastewater Study by Dan McKeaton, Chemist, Aquafix IncSummary Nitrifying bacteria make up 4-6% of the population in an activated sludge process and have limited diversity compared to heterotrophic bacteria in wastewater. This makes them more...
GreaseZilla Study: Removal of Fat Deposits in Water
Removal of Fat Deposits in Water by Justin Hall, Project Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Summary Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology at UW Stevens Point conducted a study of FOG (fat, oil, and grease) control by GreaseZilla versus a major...
Bti Endotoxins: The Science Behind AQUABACxt
Bti Endotoxin Study by Natalie Walton of Aquafix LaboratoriesBacillus thuringiensis Aquafix’s AQUABACxt contains Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis ( Bti ), a naturally occurring biological larvicide. This paper will discuss what Bti is and how it works. Bti...
Fatty Acid and Grease Removal in Wastewater
Fatty Acid and Grease Removal in Wastewater by Justin Hall of UW-Steven's Point.Monitoring the effectiveness of removal of fatty acids in wastewater with and without the addition of Qwik-Zyme L biocatalyst. Summary The presence of fats, oils, and greases (FOG) is a...
BAI Engineering Study
BAI Engineering Study by Xuehua Bai, PE Purpose The purposes of this technical memorandum are briefly outlined as: To evaluate the wastewater discharge payment method used by Metro Wastewater Reclamation District (METRO). To develop a wastewater discharge payment...
Wastewater Food Supplement Comparison Study
Wastewater Food Supplement Comparison Study by Justin Hall of UW-Steven's Point.Summary The Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology (WIST) is a department within the College of Natural Resources at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point Campus, located in...
Wastewater Carbon Source Comparison Study
Food Supplement Comparison Study by Justin Hall of UW-Steven's Point.Comparison of three carbon sources and their effectiveness at wastewater treatment in batch reactors. Food supplements tested include; Molasses, Old Roy dog food, and Aquafix's SmartBOD.Reactor...
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