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Low COD/BOD removal efficiency
Enzyme blends hydrolyse complex organics into simple molecules. Specialised microbes rapidly degrade carbohydrates, proteins, oils and fats — improving COD/BOD removal even under high load fluctuations.
Why Enviro Temasek
Real plant problems. Biological answers.
Operating a wastewater plant in Malaysia means juggling DOE compliance, electricity bills, sludge disposal and shock loads. Here's how the right biology changes the equation.
−30%
Aeration energy
−20%
Chemical cost
−30%
Sludge
+20%
UASB biogas
0%
Aeration energy saved
0%
Lower chemical cost
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Less sludge to dispose
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Sludge bulking & poor settling
Competitive microbial strains suppress filamentous bacteria and promote compact, dense flocs with good settleability — reducing sludge carryover in the secondary clarifier.
3
Sludge foaming
FOG-degrading microbes and specialised enzymes emulsify oils, control filamentous bacteria growth and prevent persistent foaming and scum.
4
Excess sludge generation
Enhances organic conversion to CO₂ and water instead of biomass — reducing sludge yield and improving dewatering properties.
5
High oxygen demand / energy cost
Improves oxygen utilisation efficiency. Enzymes accelerate hydrolysis, requiring less O₂ per kg of COD removed — cutting aeration energy 20–30%.
6
Colour, odour & refractory organics
Enzymes break down colour-causing organics. Microbes degrade odour-causing H₂S, VOCs and ammonia — effluent becomes clearer, odour-free and compliant.
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Shock loads & toxicity
Robust consortia with facultative and specialised strains handle COD spikes and toxic organics. Enzymes degrade shock-load organics faster, reducing toxicity before it hits main biomass.
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Slow start-up & recovery
Pre-cultivated microbial consortia bring systems online quickly after upsets or new commissioning — minimising downtime and re-seeding cost.