Team Aquafix

Team Aquafix AQUAFIX is a state-of-the-art biological laboratory based in Madison, Wisconsin, producing custom ba Call us toll-free or shoot us an email.

Our formulas contain no synthetic chemicals, pesticides or genetically engineered organisms.Our products are custom-blended to meet the climate and aquatic habitat for which they are used. We work closely with our clients to be sure a very specific prescription is formulated for each individual need. Every new wastewater treatment problem presents a unique challenge requiring a case-by-case prescr

iption. Give us a call, and we’ll tackle your problem with a custom blend specific to your needs. We’ll discuss the problem you’re facing and possible causes and solutions. As always, initial phone consultations are free. Visit us on the web for the latest innovations and solutions in wastwater treatment and management. Ask for "The Bug Man", Kevin Ripp! Our services include:
• Biological consulting
• Filament identification
• Polysaccharide estimation
• Algae control in ponds

We specialize in:
• Ammonia removal in wastewater/nitrification
• Midge fly and bloodworm extermination
• Control of hydrogen sulfide and other odors
• Control of foam-producing bacteria such as nocardia and microthrix parvicella, bulking bacteria such as sphaerotilus natans, and branching bacteria
• Anaerobic digestion
• Filament identification (faming, bulking, branching)/ biological optimization

Last Chance! Only a few more days left until nominations close. Don't miss the opportunity to nominate an inspiring woma...
09/23/2024

Last Chance!

Only a few more days left until nominations close. Don't miss the opportunity to nominate an inspiring woman in wastewater. Submit your nomination today!

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Meet  Kate Mowbray, our 2021 Inspiring Women of Wastewater. Working as the only full-time operator for a small town, Kat...
09/17/2024

Meet Kate Mowbray, our 2021 Inspiring Women of Wastewater. Working as the only full-time operator for a small town, Kate wears many hats. Her day can get very busy from checking the pumps and tanks to collecting samples and running the lab analysis. She also helps provide resources for community members when problems arise. In reality, their problem can become your problem, and having access to those who can help them makes a world of a difference.
Read more about Kate’s experience in the wastewater industry and her advice to women entering the field here: https://buff.ly/3SwCega

Know someone like Kate? Nominate her today! https://buff.ly/46AXPtO

Meet  Leslie Grover, our 2022 Inspiring Women of Wastewater. As an  Industrial Pretreatment Program Coordinator, Leslie ...
09/12/2024

Meet Leslie Grover, our 2022 Inspiring Women of Wastewater. As an Industrial Pretreatment Program Coordinator, Leslie works closely with industrial customers to offer guidance and ensure they exceed regulatory standards. From working with plant operators to engineers, she makes sure that everyone is working proactively to protect local communities. Read more about Leslie’s experience in the wastewater industry and her advice to women entering the field here: https://buff.ly/3WNCrhI

Know someone like Leslie? Nominate her today! https://buff.ly/46AXPtO

In line with our mission “Safer water and better lives through pioneering biosciences”, we have conducted and are contin...
09/11/2024

In line with our mission “Safer water and better lives through pioneering biosciences”, we have conducted and are continuing to conduct numerous studies involving quaternary ammonium cations (QACs or quats) and their toxicity concerning wastewater microorganisms in both aerobic and anaerobic processes. Read all about how quats can damage a wastewater plant and how to fix the issue in our latest blog!

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Meet Taylor Troutman, our 2023 Inspiring Woman of Wastewater. With just under 5 years in the industry, Taylor has quickl...
09/09/2024

Meet Taylor Troutman, our 2023 Inspiring Woman of Wastewater. With just under 5 years in the industry, Taylor has quickly risen to the role of Wastewater Operations. Taylor is a very hardworking individual and cares a lot about the environment and ensuring that everything is done safely and correctly. She takes pride in what she does and plays a pivotal role in her community.

Read more about Taylor's experience in the wastewater industry and her advice to women entering the field here: https://buff.ly/3SzE9R3

Know someone like Taylor? Nominate her today! https://buff.ly/46AXPtO

Many operators and engineers know the textbook ratios – ranging from 100:5:1 to 100:10:1 – and understand that carbon, n...
08/21/2024

Many operators and engineers know the textbook ratios – ranging from 100:5:1 to 100:10:1 – and understand that carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus originate from compounds targeted for removal in aerobic wastewater treatment. However, this blog, the first in a series of three, aims to go deeper! We’re offering knowledge into why nitrogen is crucial and how it is effectively removed during treatment.

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Help us celebrate the trailblazing women in wastewater. Nominate someone who has made a difference today! Nominations cl...
08/19/2024

Help us celebrate the trailblazing women in wastewater. Nominate someone who has made a difference today! Nominations close September 30
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We're excited to see you at IWEA in Indianapolis next week. Be sure to stop by booth 608 to speak with Chris and Tyler a...
08/08/2024

We're excited to see you at IWEA in Indianapolis next week. Be sure to stop by booth 608 to speak with Chris and Tyler and sign up for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card!

Nominations are open for Aquafix’s 2024 Inspiring Women of Wastewater Award! Do you know a woman who has made a signific...
08/01/2024

Nominations are open for Aquafix’s 2024 Inspiring Women of Wastewater Award!

Do you know a woman who has made a significant impact in the field? Whether they’re in the field, behind a desk, or in front of a microscope, we want to hear their story about being a woman in the wastewater industry! Nominate her for this prestigious award and help us shine a spotlight on her achievements.

Nominations Due by September 30
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In wastewater treatment Microthrix parvicella is usually associated with foaming problems during cold winter months. Som...
07/31/2024

In wastewater treatment Microthrix parvicella is usually associated with foaming problems during cold winter months. Sometimes we’ve found something odd though—Microthrix appearing in summer with bulking but no foaming. As we’ve looked into research by others, it turns out M. parvicella has a twin—Microthrix calida!

Learn more: https://buff.ly/3Sr7Gwi

📢 Missed our latest webinar? No worries! 🎥 The recording is now available for you to watch at your convenience. ! Take t...
07/23/2024

📢 Missed our latest webinar? No worries! 🎥 The recording is now available for you to watch at your convenience. ! Take this chance to learn about misconceptions surrounding foaming, midge flies, and toxicity, from our webinar hosted by wastewater technical consultants Tyler Benz, Chris Grove, and Dalton McGowan.

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Don't Miss It: Our Wastewater Misconceptions Webinar starts in one hour! Tyler, Chris, and Dalton will cover misconcepti...
07/17/2024

Don't Miss It: Our Wastewater Misconceptions Webinar starts in one hour! Tyler, Chris, and Dalton will cover misconceptions about the different ways to solve various wastewater plants until the best solution is crystal clear. Got any questions you'd like answered? Leave them below!

Register to secure your spot: https://buff.ly/3XRG2fD

Only one day left 'till our Wastewater Misconceptions Webinar! 🎉  Join us tomorrow at 10 AM Central to learn more about ...
07/16/2024

Only one day left 'till our Wastewater Misconceptions Webinar! 🎉 Join us tomorrow at 10 AM Central to learn more about problems your wastewater plant may face and how to best solve them. Have any questions you'd like answered? Leave them in the comments below and we'll answer them!

Sign up to secure your spot: https://buff.ly/3XRG2fD

07/11/2024

Save the date: Our Wastewater Misconceptions Webinar is Wednesday, July 17th! 💧 Dalton, Tyler, and Chris will cover a number of problems and clear up understandings of the solutions. Leave any questions for them in our comments!

📅 Date: July 17
⏰ Time: 10 AM CST

Register for the webinar to secure your spot: https://buff.ly/3XRG2fD

Swimming ciliates are very diverse and come in many different shapes and sizes. These characteristics typically do not r...
07/10/2024

Swimming ciliates are very diverse and come in many different shapes and sizes. These characteristics typically do not rapidly change in the span of minutes…. until now.

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Would you, dear reader, believe me when I tell you these photos depict the same swimming ciliate? Photos that were taken only ten minutes apart?

SmartBOD is changing the game in wastewater treatment! With proven benefits for plant health and effluent quality, it's ...
06/18/2024

SmartBOD is changing the game in wastewater treatment! With proven benefits for plant health and effluent quality, it's time to upgrade your process. Learn more about our innovative solution. https://buff.ly/4e3Urej

Discover BioGas Boost! Our latest innovation precisely enhances Cobalt and Molybdenum levels to optimize your digestion ...
06/13/2024

Discover BioGas Boost! Our latest innovation precisely enhances Cobalt and Molybdenum levels to optimize your digestion process. See how targeted supplementation can transform your biogas production. https://buff.ly/3K8ZCvs

Exciting breakthrough in wastewater treatment! 🌟 Our latest study reveals Liquid and Dry SmartBOD formulations significa...
06/12/2024

Exciting breakthrough in wastewater treatment! 🌟 Our latest study reveals Liquid and Dry SmartBOD formulations significantly outshine glycerin, ensuring healthier microorganisms and improved effluent quality. Ready to see the difference SmartBOD can make? Dive into the details. https://buff.ly/4e3Urej

🔬 The latest from Aquafix Laboratories!When looking for nitrifying bacteria using light microscopy, these observations c...
06/06/2024

🔬 The latest from Aquafix Laboratories!

When looking for nitrifying bacteria using light microscopy, these observations can provide valuable insights. Each type of floc and its microbial inhabitants tell a different story about the conditions and processes within the treatment plant.

Our first image shows flocs with high levels of nitrifying bacteria. There were no obvious observations of filamentous bacteria in the flocs, however, the flocs were not broken when the sample was shaken. There were no protozoa or metazoa in this sample.

The next picture is of floc typically observed in samples from municipal wastewater treatment plants. We often observe mixed liquors with high sludge age indicated by large flocs, high levels of protozoa (stalked ciliates in this picture), and metazoa. There are likely lower levels of nitrifying bacteria in these flocs.

Introducing BioGas Spectrum! 🌟 Enhance your biogas system with our advanced solution that optimizes crucial trace elemen...
06/05/2024

Introducing BioGas Spectrum! 🌟 Enhance your biogas system with our advanced solution that optimizes crucial trace elements for peak performance. Learn how it boosts overall quality and efficiency. https://buff.ly/3KbfOfL

As we wrap up our Sludge RX series, it's clear: the potential for transformation is immense. If you're ready to reduce s...
05/30/2024

As we wrap up our Sludge RX series, it's clear: the potential for transformation is immense. If you're ready to reduce sludge volume, save on costs, and achieve operational excellence, we're here to help. Learn how Sludge RX can make a difference at your facility. Contact us today! https://buff.ly/3xQjOj7

Aquafix Inc provides pioneering wastewater treatment products backed by science, lab services, and personalized technical support.

Get to know BioGas1 better! 🌱 With 10 bioavailable micronutrients, BioGas1 continues to be the cornerstone of effective ...
05/28/2024

Get to know BioGas1 better! 🌱 With 10 bioavailable micronutrients, BioGas1 continues to be the cornerstone of effective biogas production. Discover how each element works to maximize efficiency and stability. https://buff.ly/3K9M4zR

A big thank you to everyone who joined our recent hands-on microscopy training session in partnership with the Wisconsin...
05/24/2024

A big thank you to everyone who joined our recent hands-on microscopy training session in partnership with the Wisconsin Rural Water Association! Attendees received detailed information about equipment requirements, proper microscope handling techniques, and what to look for in wastewater samples. We also covered basic filamentous identification, introduced staining techniques, and offered guided microscopy practice on real wastewater samples. Your continued learning and curiosity drive our community forward! 📚🔬

🌍🌿 Happy International Biological Diversity Day! 🌿🌍 We embrace our responsibility to protect and restore our planet’s wa...
05/22/2024

🌍🌿 Happy International Biological Diversity Day! 🌿🌍

We embrace our responsibility to protect and restore our planet’s water resources. Our commitment to environmental stewardship guides every decision we make, ensuring that our actions today foster a healthier, sustainable tomorrow for all communities.

Join us in celebrating the incredible variety of life on Earth. Together, we can make a difference by preserving the natural world for future generations. 💧🦋🌳

🌊💧 Happy Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day! 💧🌊Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed that today, May 22nd, is Wastew...
05/22/2024

🌊💧 Happy Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day! 💧🌊

Governor Tony Evers has proclaimed that today, May 22nd, is Wastewater Professionals Appreciation Day! Take a moment to celebrate the unsung heroes who keep our communities safe and healthy by managing wastewater. Wastewater professionals work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure clean water for our communities. Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated! 🙌

Dive into the details of how Sludge RX transformed Pleasant Hope's wastewater treatment, achieving over a 70% reduction ...
05/21/2024

Dive into the details of how Sludge RX transformed Pleasant Hope's wastewater treatment, achieving over a 70% reduction in sludge volume. Explore the science and methodology that made it possible, and see how your facility can benefit from this innovation. https://buff.ly/3JtpEt8

Big news from Aquafix! Alongside our trusted BioGas1, we’re introducing two new solutions: BioGas Spectrum and BioGas Bo...
05/20/2024

Big news from Aquafix! Alongside our trusted BioGas1, we’re introducing two new solutions: BioGas Spectrum and BioGas Boost! Each product is engineered to tackle unique challenges in biogas production. Stay tuned as we unveil the benefits and features in the coming weeks! https://buff.ly/3UZCBl8 🌱

Meet Joseph Thompson, the Chief Operator behind Pleasant Hope's success with Sludge RX, achieving over 70% reduction in ...
05/16/2024

Meet Joseph Thompson, the Chief Operator behind Pleasant Hope's success with Sludge RX, achieving over 70% reduction in sludge volume. His story is a testament to what's possible with the right solutions. Find out how Sludge RX made a difference in Pleasant Hope and how it can help your facility too. https://buff.ly/3JtpEt8

"We're thrilled to share the success story of Pleasant Hope, MO, where Sludge RX dramatically reduced sludge volumes by ...
05/07/2024

"We're thrilled to share the success story of Pleasant Hope, MO, where Sludge RX dramatically reduced sludge volumes by over 70%, offering a sustainable and cost-effective solution to a common wastewater challenge. Find out how they achieved these remarkable results and how your facility can benefit too. https://buff.ly/3JtpEt8

Thank you for exploring our F:M Calculator with us! This is just the beginning. We've got more helpful tools and formula...
05/02/2024

Thank you for exploring our F:M Calculator with us! This is just the beginning. We've got more helpful tools and formulas on the horizon. Keep an eye on Aquafix for the latest in wastewater solutions.

Activated Sludge and F:M Ratio Calculator Enhance Your Wastewater Treatment with Our Activated Sludge and F:M Ratio Calculator Managing a wastewater system requires a deep understanding of the intricate balance between food and microorganism ratios (F:M). Utilize our calculator to maintain a favorab...

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