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Bionetix International's BIOBOOSTER SR sludge-digesting tablets have successfully achieved sludge volume reductions of 63%-70% in trials conducted at wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). The trials began in 2022 and continued into 2024, under the guidance of PR'eautech Instrumentation & Odeurs, focusing on two multi-cell aerated lagoon systems.

The results indicated a 70% reduction in one pond, with follow-up trials showing reductions of 63% and 68% in two additional ponds. This bioaugmentation method offers a cost-effective alternative to mechanical sludge dredging, which can be financially burdensome and disruptive to operations. The tablets enhance biodegradation of organic waste, potentially saving millions in sludge removal costs.