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- Bioremediation of an Oil Water Separator – Case Study
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Reduce Wastewater Fats, Oils and Grease
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This site contains information about reducing FOG (Fats, Oils and Grease) in wastewater.
On ReduceFog.info you’ll find information and case studies about FOG in municipal and industrial wastewater. There’s info on FOG’s in lift stations, grease traps, food manufacturing facilities, and reducing odors.
ReduceFOG.info is operated and provided by Custom Biologicals, Inc. of Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA. Feel free to contact us at (561) 797-3008 or at Bill@Custombio.biz for questions or additional information.
About Custom Biologicals
Custom Biologicals, Inc. is a producer of innovative biological products.
Through proprietary biotechnology, we utilize bacteria and fungi in a variety of environmental and agricultural applications.
Major applications include:Septic Treatment, Grease Trap Treatment, Odor Control, Wastewater Treatment, Soil & Ground Water Bioremediation, Agriculture and Aquaculture.
Custom Biologicals Products
Effervescent Tablets - Fizzytabs, Our exclusive line of effervescent tablets offer a simple, easy to use, quick release bacteria dispensing solution for several applications.
Concentrates - Our original line of bacteria & fungi technical concentrates gives complete packaging freedom while reducing delivery times, freight expense and packaging costs.
Slow Release Tablets - Our line of slow release bacteria tablets completely eliminates the need for expensive electronic dispensing equipment.
Private Label - Need a turn key solution? Many of our products can be private labeled with your company and product names.
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Municipal Wastewater Treatment Case Study – FOG reduction
This case study is about pretreatment for Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) at a municipal wastewater treatment facility in Flagstaff, Arizona. To treat the FOG at this facility, Custom Biologicals used F-TREAT. F-TREAT is a microbial product designed to reduce FOG, BOD, TSS, and sludge in industrial and municipal wastewater treatment plants.
Municipal Wastewater Treatment – FOG Reduction
Client Category: Municipal wastewater treatment plant accepting liquid waste from septic/greasetrap pumpers.
Location: Flagstaff, Arizona, USA
Physical Plant: A 60,000 gallon holding tank was used to reduce the FOG, BOD and TSS before entering the activated sludge wastewater treatment plant.
Flow: 1.4 MGD (million gallons per day)
Existing Problems: FOG’s were very high and causing upsets in the wastewater treatment plants performance.
Objectives: Reduce FOG, BOD, TSS and sludge in tank. Use more effective product – F-TREAT. Eliminate use of one aerator. Reduce temperature below 65° F. Reduce product costs.
Existing Treatment: Two air blowers required to aerate. Manual daily application of competitors enzymes and catalyst required significant time. Accumulating solids in tank. Heating to 85° F. required to keep grease from solidifying.
Custom Treatment: The recommended dosage of F-TREAT was administered on a continuing basis using an automatic application system.
Results:
Reduced FOG, BOD, TSS and sludge within tank. Temperature reduced to 63°. Eliminated use of one aerator. 50% decrease in energy consumption resulted an annual savings of over $20,000.00.
Reduced product cost. Reduced labor cost.
NO REDUCTION IN WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT EFFICIENCY
This municipal wastewater treatment case study is provided by Custom Biologicals, Inc. Custom is a manufacturer of biological products for a variety of environmental applications.
In this application, F-TREAT is the biological product used to reduce the FOG in the municipal wastewater treatment plant. F-TREAT is effective to reduce FOG, reduce BOD, reduce COD, reduce TPH, and Reduce Sludge in municipal and industrial wastewater.
Custom Biologicals, Inc. Deerfield Beach, FL, USA (561) 797-3008 Bill@Custombio.biz
Posted in Case Studies, F-TREAT
Failed Leach Field Rejuvenation with Custom Biologicals
This case study is about a failed leach field. There are many types of septic system problems. In general, if more wastewater is flowing into the system than the drain field can handle, wastewater will back up. This back up can cause serious and messy problems. The biological treatment of failed septic leach fields is discussed.
In this case study the septic system is quite large however the same types of results can be achieved at home septic leach fields.
Failed Leach Field Rejuvenation with Custom Biologicals
Client Category: Supermarket – Grocery Store Septic Leach Field
Location: New Hampshire, U.S.A. Supermarket with 2 failed septic leaching fields.
Physical Plant: A new, replacement store was in the process of being built. The existing store needed to operate for an additional six to nine months.
Problem: The septic tank was pumped frequently since the leaching field did not take water.
Previous Treatment: Weekly pumping costs were $2900.00.
Custom Treatment: A leaching field recovery program was implemented. This program consisted of a daily dosage of Custom ST and bionutrients applied directly into the leaching field. A pretreatment program consisted of a computer controlled electric pump dispensing Custom GT directly into each triple-sink’s drainline within the store.
Custom Results: The leaching field recovery program was ended after five months when the leaching field was working within accepted parameters. The pretreatment program was continued, then installed in the new store after one year.
Pumping costs of $88,000.00 were eliminated by recovering the field. The cost of the successful leaching field recovery program was $15,000.00.
Custom Biologicals manufactures biological products for use in environmental applications. For more information about Custom Biologicals and its products, Contact Custom.
For more information about distributor opportunities click here.
Custom Biologicals, Inc. Deerfield Beach, FL (561) 797-3008 Bill@Custombio.biz
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Food Processing Wastewater Treatment Case Study with Grease Traps
This case study is about food processing wastewater treatment using a biological product, specifically Custom GT. Custom GT is a microbial product manufactured by Custom Biologicals. Custom GT contains specifically selected bacteria that have an enhanced ability to metabolize the fats, oils, and grease (FOG) found in food processing wastewater.
For more information about Custom GT, Custom Biologicals, and distributor opportunities – go here.
Food Processing Wastewater Treatment Case Study with Grease Traps
Client Category : Large food processing kitchen supplying major Airlines with 70,000 meals per week.
Location: Major North-Eastern Airport
Physical Plant: One 10,000 gallon outside greasetrap One 700 gallon inside greasetrap
Problem: Quarterly pumping of outside greasetrap at a yearly cost of $38,000.00. Notification of the beginning of surcharges for sewer pollution.
Previous Treatment: Pumping grease traps and disposal of waste in a landfill.
Custom Treatment: Custom GT was applied in 6 locations within the plant. Each computer controlled pump dispensed a total of 10 gallons per month for an overall total of 60 gallons of Custom GT per month.
Custom Results: Pumping was reduced to “skimming” twice per year. No surcharges were assessed after testing began. Malodors were eliminated. Customer has added multiple locations.
As you can see from the results, Custom GT is an effective product for food processing wastewater treatment, specifically the biological treatment of FOG.
The biological treatment of food processing wastewater is a specialty of Custom Biologicals. Since each wastewater effluent and each wastewater facility is unique, contact Custom Biologicals for information about how this wastewater treatment will work for you.
Custom Biologicals manufactures biological products for use in environmental applications. Dealer and international inquires are welcome.
Custom Biologicals Deerfield Beach, FL, USA (561) 797-3008 Bill@Custombio.biz
Posted in Case Studies, Industrial Wastewater
Bioremediation of an Oil Water Separator – Case Study
This case study is about the bioremediation of a oil water separator using Custom HC, a bioremediation product. Custom HC, by Custom Biologicals, contains petrophilic bacteria. These bacteria have been specifically selected because of their enhanced ability to metabolize petroleum products such as oil, diesel, gasoline, pheols, and hydrocarbons. Custom Biologicals manufactures a wide variety of biological products for use in environmental applications.
The biological treatment of oil water separators and other industrial wastewaters can be achieved by using microbial products such as Custom HC.
Bioremediation of an Oil Water Separator – Case Study
Client Category: Trash truck maintenance yard – Oil Water Separator
Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA
Physical Plant: Two 350 gallon holding tanks leading to a 4,000 gallon oil/water separator.
Flow: 7,000 GPD average
Problem: TPH level of 180 mg/L caused a surcharge of $7,000.00 per year.
Previous Treatment: Pumping the oil/water separator monthly at a cost of $600.00 per month.
Custom Treatment: Custom HC was added daily to the holding tanks. A total of two 55 gallon drums were used each month. The product then flowed into the 4,000 gallon separator. Bionutrients were also added.
Custom Results:
TPH decreased to an average of 23.3 mg/L within a 90 day period. The separator has not been pumped as of one year after beginning the treatment. The facility is now in compliance with city codes. Therefore, the surcharges have been eliminated.
This is typical results of a oil water separator bio treatment. There is also some oil left in the separator. The object is to reduce the levels such that no fine or surcharge is imposed.
Ever oil water separator is unique. Contact Custom Biologicals to inquire if the bioremediation of your oil water separator with Custom HC will solve your problem.
Custom Biologicals, Inc Deerfield Beach, FL (561) 797-3008 Bill@Custombio.biz Distributor opportunities with Custom Biologicals are available. Contact Custom for more information.
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The Biological Treatment of Food Manufacturing Wastewater – A Case Study
This is a case study about the biological treatment of food manufacturing wastewater using F-TREAT. F-TREAT is a biological wastewater treatment product designed to work on industrial effluents, municipal wastewater and lift stations. F-TREAT, manufactured by Custom Biologicals, helps reduce FOG, reduce Odors, reduce BTEX, and reduce BOD and COD.
Client Category: Food Manufacturing Wastewater
Location: Orlando, Florida, USA
Physical Plant: Seven Locations. Four have 1500 gallon holding tanks and three have 500 gallon tanks. Effluent wastewater stream is from the tanks only. 8,000 to 10,000 gallons per day.
Problem: High BOD in excess of 2,000 mg/L. High TSS in excess of 1200 mg/L. FOG exceeding the 100 mg/L limit. The temperature in the tanks was elevated above average at 150° F.
Previous Treatment: Pumping the tanks every 30 days and dumping it in a landfill.
Previous Results: BOD decreased to 1400 mg/L average. Backups into the preparation areas were common and sewer odors were emitted each time the waste was pumped.
Custom Treatment: 6 gallons of F-TREAT were added to each 1500 gallon tank each day and 4 gallons of F-TREAT were added to each 500 gallon tank each day.
Custom Results:
Additionally the noxious odors were eliminated.
This situation is a common one that we run into with food manufacturing wastewater. The business has grown but the wastewater system has not. The use of F-TREAT at these locations eliminated the need for an expensive wastewater treatment system.
Every industrial wastewater and food manufacturing wastewater situation is unique. Contact Custom Biologicals and see if biological treatment is an option for your food manufacturing wastewater issue.
Custom Biologicals Deerfield Beach, FL, USA Bill@Custombio.biz (561) 797-3008
Posted in Case Studies, F-TREAT, Industrial Wastewater
Biological Treatment of Industrial Wastewater – Chicken Processing Plant Case Study
This case study involves the biological treatment of industrial wastewater at a chicken processing plant. Biological treatment of industrial wastewater, sometimes called bioremediation, is accomplished by adding specifically selected bacteria, like F-TREAT to industrial wastewater.
Chicken Processing Plant Case Study
Client Category: Industrial Wastewater Chicken Processing Plant
Location: Georgia, USA
Physical Plant: 3.5 Million Gallon Pond, 0.9 Million Gallon Settling Pond
Flow: 230, 000 GPD (Gallons per Day)
Problem:
The protein conversion plant (rendering plant) has a LAS permit (Land Application System Permit) that allows the rendering plant to spray the treated water from the final settling pond onto fields at a rate limited by the phosphorous levels in the water. The phosphorous level was at the maximum allowable limit.
Previous Treatment: Chemically treated for reduction of BOD and grease. There was not a phosphate removal system.
Custom Treatment: An initial “shock” treatment of 110 gallons of F-TREAT with a daily application of 20 ppm F-TREAT. The initial sludge analysis showed phosphate in the amount of 448.03 mg/L.
Custom Results:
Also, the average sludge reduction was 12 inches in the final settling pond with some reported reduction up to 26 inch as measured by a “sludge judge”.
Needless to say, the client was thrilled by his use of F-TREAT, by Custom Biologicals. F-TREAT is a biological wastewater treatment product designed to reduce FOG, reduce BOD, Reduce COD, and Reduce ammonia in wastewater treatment facilities. F-TREAT can be used in industrial and municipal wastewater treatment plants and lift stations.
Contact Custom Biologicals about how to use F-Treat at solve your wastewater problems.
Custom Biologicals, Inc. Deerfield Beach, FL, USABill@Custombio.biz (561) 797-3008
Posted in Case Studies, Industrial Wastewater
Biological Treatment of Petroleum Wastewater – A Case Study
This case study, by Custom Biologicals, is about the biological treatment of petroleum wastewater. Petroleum wastewater is a type of industrial wastewater. It is typically difficult and expensive to treat biologically. The biological treatment of petroleum wastewater, using Custom HC, is sometimes called bioremediation or bioaugmentation.
Custom HC, manufactured by Custom Biologicals, is a microbial product that contains specifically selected bacteria. These bacteria have been selected because of their ability to metabolize petroleum products such as hydrocarbons, phenols, BTEX, diesel, and petrochemicals.
The Biological Treatment of Petroleum Wastewater – A Case Study
Client Category: Petrochemical Plant
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Physical Plant: Wastewater treatment plant
Flow: 200,000 GPD (gallons per day)
Problem:
Ammonia influent levels average of 10 mg/L with spikes up to 42 mg/L. The MCL (maximum contamination limit) for this location is 20 mg/L.
Previous Treatment:
The client was using a competitors biological product and decided to switch products due to significant cost savings. Previous treatment was successful with average ammonia effluent levels of 2 mg/L.
Custom Treatment: Custom HC was injected once per day at a rate of 1-3 gallons per day depending on water flow and ammonia influent.
Custom Results: The monthly average ammonia effluent went from 2.0 mg/L using the competitors product to < 1.0 using Custom HC. This case study is very typical of industrial wastewater situations. One parameter, ammonia, was the only compound of interest. By the client switching to Custom HC, over $5,000 per month was saved. Here’s some more information about how a FREE TRIAL may benefit your industrial wastewater plant. Custom Biologicals also produces F-TREAT, our industrial wastewater product. F-TREAT is designed for use in industrial wastewater treatment plants, municipal wastewater treatment facilities and lift stations. F-TREAT helps reduce FOG, reduce odors, reduce BOD, and helps keep treatment plants in compliance with local, state, and federal wastewater regulations. Contact Custom to find out if Custom HC or F-TREAT can help you. Custom Biologicals Bill@Custombio.biz (561) 797-3008
Posted in Case Studies, Industrial Wastewater
The Biological Treatment of Industrial Wastewater – A Case Study
This case study is about the biological treatment of industrial wastewater, specifically the treatment of blood plasma. The microbial product used was F-TREAT, by Custom Biologicals, Inc.
F-TREAT, a bioremediation product, is designed to reduce BOD, reduce COD, and reduce FOG in industrial and residential wastewater.
The Biological Treatment of Industrial Wastewater – Blood Plasma
Client Category: Industrial Wastewater - Manufacturer of blood plasma products
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Physical Plant: Six-stage 430 gallon clarifier. Retention time 30 minutes.
Flow: 110,000 GPD (gallons per day)
Problem: City surcharges for excess BOD and TSS average $50,000.00 per quarter.
Previous Treatment: Chlorine injection after clarifier. The BOD of influent and effluent were virtually the same.
Custom Treatment: F-TREAT was continuously injected into the system at the rate of 2 drums per month. Bionutrients were also added.
Custom Results: An ten day product trial produced to following results:
Note the increase in BOD after treatment with F-TREAT is discontinued after day 8.
Remarkable results – a 44% reduction of the BOD thus showing the usefulness of the biological treatment of industrial wastewater in this situation.
All industrial wastewater situations are unique. There is no cookie cutter approach. Contact Custom Biological’s to discuss the biological treatment of industrial wastewater and if F-TREAT will work at your wastewater facility.
Custom Biologicals, Inc. Deerfield Beach, FL, USA Bill@Custombio.biz (561) 797-3008
Posted in Case Studies, Industrial Wastewater
New Product – Small Spill Kit for Diesel, Gas, Oil
Custom Biologicals is proud to announce a new oil spill kit product. More information can be found at smallspill.com
The small spill kit is ideal to clean up small diesel, gas, and oil spills. Small spill kit contains Custom HC. Custom HC, a bioremediation product, contains petrophilic bacteria that metabolize (eat) oil, diesel, and gasoline.
Use Custom HC small spill kit when booms and absorbents are not enough.
IDEAL FOR GOLF COURSES.
If your problem is:
- Booms and absorbants still left a mess.
- Diesel Odor is still there.
- Diesel Red Dye Color is still there.
- Grass is still stained and dead.
- Oil Water Separator
Then Use Custom HC small spill kit.
Every week, someone calls me, and asks how to clean up a small spill. They tell me it is too small to report, according to the law, but they want to clean it up anyway. People use absorbents, but that does not clean up the diesel fuel smell, or remove the residual diesel fuel dye. Custom HC will reduce, remove or eliminate the gas odor and diesel odor! GUARANTEED!
Custom HC™ degrades a variety of hydrocarbons including:
- • Gasoline • Diesel Fuel • Heating Oil • Motor Oil
- • MTMB
- • BTEX • Benzene • Toluene • Xylene
- • Ethyl benzene • TPH • Cutting Oil • Acetone
- • Glycols • Napthalene • Solvents • Kerosene
- • Anti-Freeze • Crude Oil • Trichlorethylene • Grease
- • Aromatics • Pesticides • Herbicides • Many Other
Know the Law: The legal requirements for reporting, cleaning and documenting oil, gas and diesel spills is different in each country, state, region, city, township, county and area. Please follow local law!
Custom HC is manufacture and distributed by Custom Biologicals, Inc.
Custom Biologicals, Inc.
Deerfield Beach, Fl., USA
Bill@Custombio.biz
(561) 797-3008
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Custom GT Biological Grease Trap Product – Case Study
This case study is about the use of Custom GT, a biological grease trap product, manufactured by Custom BIologicals, Inc. Custom GT, a microbial product, contains specifically selected bacteria. These bacteria have been selected because of their enhanced ability to metabolize (break down) the fats, oils, and grease (reduce FOG) found in restaurant grease traps.
Custom GT is available as a liquid concentrate, a dissolvable tablet, and a fast dissolving fizzytab.
Custom GT Biological Grease Trap Product – Case Study
Client Category: Restaurant
Location: Houston, Texas
Capacity + Flow: 1,000 gallon greasetrap
325,000 gallons per month
Problem: Elevated B.O.D. 2400 mg/L Elevated T.S.S. 2600 mg/L
Monthly Surcharge $1100.00
Previous Treatment: Pump and Disposal: this greasetrap was pumped every two weeks.
Custom Treatment: Custom GT was injected at the rate of 10 gallons per month with an electric pump. The greasetrap
was pumped once per quarter.
The regular use of Custom GT will reduce the greases, fats, oils, starches, and proteins that accumulate in restaurant grease traps. The use of Custom GT as a grease trap maintenance product will reduce pumping, reduce FOG’s and reduce surcharges.
Custom Biologicals, Inc. manufactures and distributes biological products for use in environmental applications. Mop’n TREAT, a biological floor drain cleaner, is another biological product that is used in conjunction with Custom GT.
Distributor opportunities are available. Contact Custom BIologicals for more information.
Custom Biologicals Deerfield Beach, FL, USA (561) 797-3008 Bill@Custombio.biz
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