What Is Activated Sludge?

The activated sludge process is a biological wastewater treatment process that uses microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and protozoa, to speed up decomposition of organic matter. Activated sludge is an aerobic process requiring oxygen for treatment. As the microorganisms grow and reproduce, waste materials are removed.
  

Applications

Although the activated sludge process was originally developed for treatment of domestic wastewater, it has been successfully used to treat industrial wastewater. ETS can provide lagoon or tank-based activated sludge systems in a variety of configurations custom-engineered to the application in many industries, including:

   

Bakeries 
Beverage production facilities 
Breweries and Wineries 
Chemical plants 
Dairies 
Food processing plants 
Meat and poultry processing plants 
Pharmaceutical plants 
Pulp and paper mills 
Rendering plants 
Textile mills