The Difference Between Enzymes and Bacillus Bacteria and Why Microbes are Superior

Wastewater treatment plants have a big job to do, so ensuring the right products used is crucial. Many plants use enzymes to treat water; however, they only do part of the job. Bioaugmentation wastewater treatment proves far more superior in aiding with digestion. With our new product line, Innova MB, ™ our wastewater treatment microbiology does the whole job with proven performance that saves you time and money; it also improves sludge settlement and aids in odor reduction.

What is the Difference Between Enzymes and Bacillus Bacteria?

There are some key differences between enzymes and bacillus bacteria worth noting. Enzymes merely break up and liquefy FOG (fat, oil, grease) in wastewater, without digesting it. Our bacillus or wastewater treatment microbiology makes their own enzymes, depending on the substrate they need to break down, which then eliminates the problem; it’s also aerobic and under some conditions, anaerobic. To further explain, smaller molecules of fat created, initially pass down the drain with no problems; however, eventually, these fat molecules will congeal back together later down the water system. Blockages form when in the sewer system the liquid re-solidifies, thus creating problems for local authorities.

When these huge fat blockages are treated with enzymes, the main issue never resolves; all it does is move the problem to someone else. Enzymes may be a cheaper option, but if it’s ineffective, you must spend more money on more product that just places a bandage on the problem. Another huge issue is that if organic waste sits in drains to decompose, it produces a bad smell, likened to a “rotten egg.” Customers and staff start to complain, and if unresolved, results in revenue and reputation loss. Plus, flies and other vermin gravitate towards the waste, risking health and hygiene.