The soil comes alive with beneficial creatures that can naturally control pest and disease problems. In addition, the trillions of beneficial microbes work to adjust pH, make nutrients more available, improve plant health and increase crop quality and yields. Historically, industry has had difficulty dealing with wastewater problems. Sewage treatment plants around the world have included the use of native microbes that exist in their conventional treatment systems. By using biotechnology, the treatment process can be optimized with the proper strains of selected microbes.
Special nutrients enable the microbes to reproduce and thrive in the system.
The treatment plant becomes more efficient without incurring the major expense of building larger facilities. The waste is more completely broken down for safer discharge, the BOD is decreased, and the corresponding odors are significantly reduced or eliminated. Dairy and hog operations that discharge wastewater into ponds or fields are also able to benefit from new biotechnology by lowering the nitrate concentration of their waste stream as well as eliminating odors associated with the waste. For instance, dairy wastewater is loaded with sanitizers and disinfectants that keep our milk supply safe for drinking. While these products help ensure the safety of our milk, they cause problems for the useful microbes in the wastewater.