Featured Wastewater Case Studies
At BioLynceus®, we deliver natural solutions with proven results.
Our biological programs are designed to restore lagoon and wastewater system performance, reduce sludge buildup, control odors, and help facilities meet permit limits—often without the need for major capital upgrades. Across a wide range of applications, BioLynceus® has successfully addressed challenges such as sludge accumulation, odor and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) generation, elevated BOD and COD, ammonia and nitrogen exceedances, phosphorus removal, FOG buildup, filamentous bulking, and seasonal or shock loading events.
Our expertise extends to diverse treatment systems, including lagoons, ponds, aerated lagoons, mechanical wastewater treatment plants, and industrial wastewater facilities. Whatever the issue, BioLynceus® provides tailored biological solutions that help communities and industries achieve consistent, sustainable wastewater performance.
Talk to a BioLynceus® Specialist to learn how we can help optimize your system naturally.
Here are a few quick overviews of solutions we’ve delivered for our clients. To learn more about other projects and the results we’ve achieved, check out our detailed case studies.
BioLynceus® Candy Carbon® – Denitrification at an Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant
Industry: Industrial Wastewater Treatment (0.7 MGD)
Issue: Elevated nitrate levels due to incomplete denitrification in the anoxic zone.
Challenge: The treatment plant’s biological nutrient removal process lacked sufficient organic carbon for denitrifying bacteria to perform efficiently. Despite successful nitrification in the aeration basin, denitrification was limited, leading to excess nitrate in the discharge.
Solution: BioLynceus® implemented a targeted Candy Carbon® program, delivering a consistent, high-quality organic carbon source directly to the anoxic zone. This supplementation balanced the microbial population and enabled complete denitrification.
Statistics: Candy Carbon® was applied at 1.5 to 2 gallons per day. Over four months, nitrate removal improved dramatically, with the nitrate removal-to-accumulation ratio increasing from 3:1 to 12:1, indicating sustained biological performance and fewer periods of incomplete removal.
Key Results:
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Denitrification restored within one month of treatment.
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Significant reduction in nitrate accumulation events.
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Improved effluent quality and reduced nutrient loading to the settling basin.
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Demonstrated success of BioLynceus® Candy Carbon® as an efficient, natural carbon source for industrial denitrification.
BioLynceus® Candy Carbon® – Denitrification at an Activated Sludge Wastewater Treatment Plant
Industry: Municipal Wastewater Treatment (0.2 MGD)
Issue: Elevated nitrate levels in effluent due to incomplete denitrification in the activated sludge process.
Challenge: The facility struggled to maintain effective biological nutrient removal (BNR) because internal carbon sources were depleted during aeration, leaving insufficient organic carbon for denitrifying bacteria in the anoxic zone. This imbalance risked permit violations for nitrate discharge and reduced treatment efficiency.
Solution: BioLynceus® introduced Candy Carbon®, a high-quality organic carbon supplement, applied directly to the anoxic zone to restore denitrification activity. This provided the denitrifying bacteria with a consistent carbon source, enabling complete nitrate reduction.
Statistics: The plant treated 0.2 MGD and began daily dosing of Candy Carbon®. Within days, nitrate concentrations in the effluent decreased markedly. Over the treatment year, monthly nitrate removal increased compared to the prior year, with improvements ranging from 0 mg/L (winter) to 16 mg/L (summer).
Key Results:
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Denitrification re-established within days of Candy Carbon® application.
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Monthly nitrate removal improved across all seasons.
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Effluent nitrogen levels reduced, helping the facility maintain permit compliance.
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Demonstrated Candy Carbon® as an effective external carbon source for BNR optimization.
BioLynceus® ProBiotic Scrubber® II & Candy Carbon® – Biomass Stabilization in a Municipal Activated Sludge Plant
Industry: Municipal Wastewater Treatment (0.2 MGD)
Issue: Biomass loss and poor treatment performance following high infiltration and inflow (I&I) events.
Challenge:
A 0.2 MGD activated sludge plant in Oregon struggled to maintain biological stability during periods of heavy precipitation. High I&I diluted the influent organic substrate and washed out established biomass in the aeration basins. As a result, the biological oxygen demand (BOD) removal efficiency dropped sharply after storm events, leaving the plant unable to maintain treatment consistency. Traditional methods, such as re-inoculating with activated sludge, were costly, labor-intensive, and prone to additional operational complications.
Solution:
BioLynceus® implemented a dual-treatment program using ProBiotic Scrubber® II (PBII) and Candy Carbon® (CC). PBII provided a robust consortium of wastewater microorganisms to restore biological activity, while CC supplied a readily available organic carbon source to support biomass development. This bioaugmentation approach was applied directly to the aeration basins following washout events to quickly reestablish biological performance.
Statistics:
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PBII and CC were applied immediately after high I&I events.
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Biomass recovery was observed within several days of treatment.
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The restored biology improved settling characteristics and enhanced nutrient removal efficiency.
Key Results:
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Rapid restoration of biomass and treatment stability following storm-related washouts.
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Improved influent processing and biological nutrient removal.
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Reduced downtime and operational costs compared to traditional sludge re-inoculation.
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Demonstrated the effectiveness of BioLynceus® ProBiotic Scrubber® II and Candy Carbon® as a biological recovery and stabilization solution for municipal wastewater systems.