LWT-1 is a combination of naturally occurring microorganism that will not harm humans, livestock or the surrounding ecosystems. Regular applications of LWT-1 to the troughs below animal pens, reduces sludge accumulation, preventing channel blocking and lowering the quantity of water, used to flush the wastes to the collection ponds. LWT-1 is environmentally friendly and since it eliminates ammonia and liquefies sludge, accidental releases from collection ponds will not harm surrounding surface water. Liquid from the collection ponds can be sprayed on soils, enriching them similar to an application of compost. LWT-1 can be applied to waste pits and ponds either manually or automatically using metering pumps.
Quantities vary depending on the size, flow rates and configuration.
The microbes produce catabolic enzymes that breakdown hydrocarbons as well as other organic wastes. The end products of metabolism are carbon dioxide, water and short chained fatty acids. Because they are non-pathogenic and are grown on inorganic media, they should have non antibiotic resistance. Once the waste is degraded, these microbes will slowly decline in the soil or water to background levels due to lack of substrate. The normal shelf life of the products is one year from the date of shipment.