Denitrification is the process of removing excess nitrogen from wastewater, preventing water pollution and protecting eco systems. The chemistry pathway to deliver this includes the use of specialised bacteria, which receive energy and electrons from a carbon source, enabling the bacteria to convert Nitrate and Nitrite to Nitrogen gas.
Where a process does not have sufficient carbon through natural COD, a supplementary carbon source is used, such as Methanol or Glycol for example. These chemicals add cost to the process, and operators can realise up to 70% reduction in chemical addition through the accurate measurement for Nitrate and Nitrite as control parameters.
Reduction Of Carbon By 70%
Continuous monitoring of nitrate levels optimizes the process, resulting in reduced consumption of the carbon source and associated cost savings.
Improved Effluent Quality
Higher Quality Treated Water: Improves treated water for reuse and minimises odour, corrosion, and ecosystem disruption.
Compliance with Legislation
When nitrate (NO3) in wastewater is efficiently converted to nitrogen gas (N2) through denitrification, it prevents excess nutrients from reaching rivers, lakes, and seas.
This supports the EU’s zero pollution goal by mitigating the risk of eutrophication, which can harm ecosystems and human health.
Clean water and sanitation
