Environmental Solutions

EM Technology® offers solutions to today's and tomorrow's environmental problems.

TeraGanix focuses on using EM Technology® to provide solutions to pollution. Effective Microorganisms® is easy to use and cost effective because it does not requires changes to the existing treatment and collection system and application equipment is relatively inexpensive.

Restore Natural Environments With Effective Microorganisms® Organic Soil Conditioner

Debris
It seems that everywhere there are people, there is trash. In many areas there is debris that needs to be removed as it can be an eyesore, be a source of contamination (in the case of chemicals or other pollutants), or even hazardous to animals. The materials should be removed and disposed of properly. This can take quite a bit of labor and coordination.

Invasive species
Invasive species are non-native plants that establish themselves, choking out native species and affecting local wildlife. The purple loosetrife is a wild flower found almost everywhere in the United States. It is an invasive species that chokes out native plants in areas where there is enough water for it to survive. In the Southwestern United States the salt cedar grows along river beds, irrigation ditches and washes, sucking up valuable water along the way that is intended for irrigation and drinking.

The invasive plant materials will be removed and handled properly. Disposing of them in a landfill is not ideal since it is a waste of valuable organic materials. Using Effective Microorganisms® allows you to get a double use out of these plants. Plants like these are very strong and have lots of beneficial compounds in them. Making a Fermented Plant Extract (FRE) with the plants will extract these compounds. It will also make any seeds they have unable to sprout and will start the breakdown of the lignin and cellulose in them. You can ferment this material for two weeks to several months. Strain off the liquid once the fermentation is complete. The liquid will be added to the soil mix as well as follow-up treatments of the soil. Once the extract is drawn off, there will be leftover plant materials. These can be made into EM® Bokashi by adding some more organic (dried plant material such as grass or dried leaves and fermenting for a few weeks. The EM® Bokashi can be used to amend the soil and as a living mulch as part of the restoration process. If there is enough material left over, it can be sold to landscaping companies or to farmers to amend their soils.

Re-Vegetation & Restoring
Take a soil analysis of the area to be restored. You may find the area is deficient of certain nutrients, has drainage problems, or is compacted, salted, or has high acidity or alkalinity. Knowing the soil will help you properly decide a course of action. That course of action may include deciding what species of plants to plant, what nutrient programs will be needed, what types of physical measures may need to be taken in regards to drainage or amending the soil. A good soil analysis involved digging a representative sample of soil across the entire area to be planted, mixing up the soil, and sending a portion of it to a lab. You will want to include organic matter, pH, and nutrients (Nitrogen, Potassium, Phosphorus, Ammonium, Nitrate, Copper, Sulfur, Iron, Sodium, Boron, Magnesium, Manganese, Calcium, etc.). Once you have these numbers, you will be able to chose the plants you will use, know what the soil is lacking and make a fertility program accordingly, and be able make some decisions on how much amending you will make to the soils at time of planting.

After the invasive species are removed the soil will be fairly barren. To avoid erosion from wind and water, it is a good idea to re-vegetate it with native species. To ensure they will establish well, you will want to amend the soil. A good soil mix will have some nutrients, lots of organic matter, and be light enough for roots to grow and establish themselves. Dig hold and add the soil mix, water in with some nutrient solution and Activated EM-1® (or the FPE). Build a berm around trees and large plants to hold in water. After planting, water once per week until the plants are well-established with both a 3% Nutrient and 3% AEM-1®/FPE solution. If watering a large area, to make applications easier, you can set up a water truck and spray from tanks on the truck.

Examples
Take a look at a recent project by GOAL (The Greenbelt Overhaul Alliance of Levittown), a Pennsylvania based non-profit organization.

Photos courtesy of G.O.A.L. and B OrgaNix.

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All versions of the Effective Microorganisms® brand (EM-1®) work great as environmentally-safe digesting agents. EM-1® Waste Treatment is especially useful as a deodorizing agent due to its antioxidant qualities and ability to eat grease. APC500 is an Effective Microorganisms®-based probiotic All Purpose Cleaner.

EM Technology® Keeps Your Restaurant Grease and Odor-Free
Restaurants need EM Technology® for odor control and digestion of grease. Grease and odors hover everywhere in the operation. Restaurant owners purchase various products for treating all these issues (soap, degreaser, bleach, drain cleaner, acids, enzymes, etc.).

In early 2020 we launched our organic cleaning product, APC500. It contains live probiotics to help digest grease and prevent odors. With all the food, garbage, and water, restaurants are notorious for attracting pests. Therefore, cleanliness is extremely important. Also, restaurants care about keeping chemicals away from the foods they plan to prepare for their customers. What better way is there than to get rid of the chemicals and clean with all natural products that do not contain any synthetic chemicals that could get people sick?

The Grease Trap:
Extending the time between cleanouts of the trap and drains will save the restaurants several hundred dollars per cleanout. EM-1® Waste Treatment will digest the majority of the grease and stabilize proteins (something no other product on the market can currently claim.) This will control odors and keep the trap from backing up. Regular applications of EM-1® Waste Treatment will keep the restaurant grease free, leaving the restaurant owner with a secure feeling, knowing there will be no grease trap overflows or health department problems. Lastly, EM-1® Waste Treatment will digest the grease, not emulsify it like soaps and enzyme products. Nor will it cause sewer issues, such as plugging up with grease, that other products often cause.

The Hood, Behind, and Underneath The Line:
There are a couple of easy ways to apply a solution of APC500 to these areas during breakdown. One is to use a pump sprayer and spray in a fine mist each time you breakdown or cleaning. Another way is to use a spray bottle and spray the solution directly on the surface at the end of each shift. Within a short time, the grease will be eaten off the wall and you will only need to polish the surface. A Great Time Saver!

General Cleaning During Breakdown:
To increase the benefits of the APC500 applications, it is recommended to use APC500 in place of any synthetic soaps, degreasers, and cleaners. You can combine it with soap for added grease digestion. Simply mix them in your wash bucket during cleaning in equal amounts.

Using APC500 during the nightly wash down (breakdown) on the line and the firewall behind is a great way to prevent grease fires! The live probiotic microbes eat the grease on the walls, the stoves, and the hood and gets rid of the fire hazard.

Mopping The Floor (Tile, Stone, and Wood):
Add APC500 to the mop bucket to get rid of the grease, helping to prevent the slipping hazard that is almost impossible to get rid of with normal cleaners.

Carpets:
Use a sprayer and spray a solution of APC500 and a small amount of detergent onto the carpet after each dining time. Since carpets harbor odors, this will help to stop the odor, build up of grease, and stop matting of the carpet fibers. This will leave the room smelling and looking fresh every day.

Odor (Smoke, Food, Grease, etc):
Regular use of EM-1® Waste Treatment inside the restaurant will stop odors in the sewer or septic lines that hover around the manholes that people walk by on their way into your restaurant. Use the dilution chart below for suggested uses.

Spraying the dining area (the front of the house) with a mixture of EM-1® Waste Treatment and water will keep grease down on the carpeted areas and eat any odors from dirt, spilled alcohol, and smoke.

All the mats should be hosed down with a solution of APC500 during normal cleaning as well. This will not only keep odors from coming out of the mats, but will also eat the grease on the mats, keeping them from being so slippery.

APC500 can be put into an evaporative cooler or in Smoke-Eater® filters to get rid of the smells in the air. EM-1® Waste Treatment in an air conditioner and "swamp cooler" keeps the components and filters clean and running efficiently. This can be done by using a simple siphon unit connected to a container of EM-1® Waste Treatment.

Cleaning the bathrooms with an APC500 solution will get rid of all smells of urine and drain back gassing.

The recommended dilution rates for typical food service establishment and industry applications are as follows:

Dilution Rate	Purpose	Quantity	Application
1:20	Odors & Tobacco Smoke	Slightly Moist	Daily
	Dumpsters	Wet	As Needed
1:10	Garbage Disposal		2-3 times per week
1:10	Kitchen Floor Drains		2-3 times per week
	Food Waste Container	Final Rinse
1:100	Carpets & Mats	Slightly Moist	1-2 times per week
1:20	Kitchen Sinks, Dishwashers and all non-food prep areas	Appropriate Amounts	Daily
1:64	Bathroom Fixtures/Floors	Final Rinse/Mopping	Each Cleaning
1:64	Urinals	1-2 ounces per drain	Daily at closing
1:64	Metal Stall Base*	Wet Spray	Each Cleaning
1:64	Floors	1/2-3/4 Cup per bucket	Hot Water Final Mop**

*Stops rusting of metal surfaces by eliminating free radicals and oxidation.

**{APC500: Hot Water} Each night use mild non-antibacterial soap and APC500 to eliminate the grease film on the floor. For tougher application use 1:1:50.

Effective Microorganisms® brand products do not contain any hazardous ingredients and are not hazardous to humans, animals, or plants.

For hotel and housekeeping, EM-1® applications will first reduce and eliminate odor in carpets, trash, etc. APC500 is used to clean windows, cloth furniture, linens, mirrors, toilets, tubs, flooring, etc. For Restaurant applications, refer to the pull down above.

Benefits of EM Technology®:

In toilets and tubs APC500 has an effect on salts that prevents them from binding to other substances, therefore,
getting rid of the "ring".
APC500 will cut down the use of detergent in laundry, eliminate odor, clean laundry better, and help drainage.
In swamp coolers or humidifiers, EM-1® Waste Treatment will keep the unit clean, eliminate odors and freshen the air you breath.

Dilution	Purpose	Rate	Frequency
1:10	Odors & Tobacco Smoke	Slightly Moist	Daily or when needed
1:10	Trash Receptacles, Dumpsters and Enclosures	Wet	Daily or when needed
1:10	Garbage Disposals	1/4 Cup per unit	Daily at closing
1:50	Kitchen Floor Drain	1/4 Cup per unit	Daily at closing
1:64	Carpets & Mats	Slightly Moist	1-2 times per week
1:64	Urinals	1/4 Cup per unit	Daily at closing
1:64	Metal Stall Base	Wet Spray	Daily at closing
1:64	Kitchen Sinks, Dishwasher, and all Non-Food Prep Areas	Appropriate Amounts	Daily cleanup
1:128	Bathroom Fixtures, Mirrors, Windows	Slightly Moist	Daily cleaning
1:64	Kitchen Floors	1/2-3/4 Cup per mop bucket	Daily mopping
0	Laundry	1/8-1/4 Cup per load	Each load

* For tougher applications, use a higher concentration of APC500.
† If excess water from mop bucket is poured down drain, there should be no need for additional applications to the drains.

Dilution should be done as follows:

Example: 1 ounce APC500 to 10 ounces water
Store EM-1® Waste Treatment and APC500 at room temperature (55º to 80º degrees F) and out of direct sunlight. Always keep container lids tightly sealed.
Chemicals such as bleach, ammonia, and anti-bacterial soap should be avoided before and after EM-1® and APC500 use.

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You never know what is going to happen. When disaster strikes, it can be a devastating blow. Your safety and the safety of your family is the first thing you must address. After the event, you need to start cleaning everything. Make sure what you use is effective and safe. EM-1® is both of those and it has a track record for use in disaster cleanup around the world.

EM-1® was used after the Kobe Earthquake in Japan to clean water, control odors, and break down toxic chemicals. It was ordered for use after the 2004 Tsunami by the Thai Government, the Thai Red Cross and the Thai military. EM-1® was used to remediate hundreds of homes in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. It was most recently used after the earthquakes in Haiti as well.

Click through these sections to learn of different methods EM-1® has been used to address disaster cleanup efforts so you will prepared.

Flooding causes all kinds of things to flow in places you never thought about and flood waters bring with them all kinds of nasty things along with them. Think for a second about what you have under your kitchen sink, in your garage or in your barn. The paint, paint thinner, fertilizers, pesticides, cleaners, etc. Now, imagine that just gets washed away in an instant. Now, multiply that by hundreds or even thousands and you get an idea of what goes into flood waters just from the residential areas. When you add in commercial areas, sewerage, and debris on town and city streets, what is left is a huge mess.

EM-1® is so effective at odor control, just using it to spray everything down to get rid of the stench is enough to use it. However, it goes beyond that. Spraying EM-1® on organic wastes (sewerage, manures, etc) and on petrochemicals is an effective bioremediation method. And, EM-1® is so safe anyone can do it....and, everyone in a flooded area should use it to make a healthier environment.

We recommend the following for remediation after a flood:
Inside a building:

Dilute EM-1® with water at 1:20.
Saturate any and all surfaces and let air dry.
Remove any building materials, up to where they show no signs of being wet or damaged.
Re-apply the EM-1® and water solution, soaking everything, floors, walls, ceilings, etc. and allow to air dry.
Clean everything with APC500 All Purpose Cleaner. It is safe on all surfaces.

When rebuilding, add 1 tablespoon Super C powder and 1/4 cup EM-1® per gallon of taping compound, primer, and paint to prevent off gassing of VOCs and to prevent sickhouse syndrome.

Outside:

Soak ground with 1 quart per 100 square feet, using enough water for coverage, and soak into ground.
Repeat once or twice, depending on how bad the flooding was.
Remove any building materials, up to where they show no signs of being wet or damaged.

Sidewalks and other concrete areas can be power washed or hosed with a 1oz per gallon (1:128) dilution of EM-1®

These applications were initiated after the Elbe River Flood in Germany and as part of the Hurricane Katrina Cleanup efforts in 2005. Members of TeraGanix, Inc were involved in the application process.

See the presentation below on the Elbe Rive Flood Cleanup presented by Reinhard Mau of EmiKo Germany at Harvard University in 2005.

A day after the tsunami struck the coastal areas of southern Thailand, the manufacturer of Effective Microorganisms™ in Thailand, EM Kyusei gathered to discuss the possible ways to provide help to the affected areas. On the same day, Dec. 29th, Lt. Gen. Chinnarat of the Thai Royal Army (retired), advisor to the Science and Technology Committee of the Parliament and strong advocate for Effective Microorganisms®, contacted Mr. Kazuhiko Wakugami telling that the military has been requested by the Chairperson of the Thai Red Cross to use Effective Microorganisms™ in the affected areas.Odor control of the dead

Henceforth, on the same day, 2 tons of EM-1® was airlifted using the Thai Royal Air force plane to the affected area in Phang Nga Province, one of the hardest struck areas. They sprayed EM dilution at the temple, where dead bodies are placed temporarily for identification. There were more that 1,000 dead bodies at thetemple and Thai military is collecting the dead bodies from the disaster struck areas. They made activated EM (AEM) there and sprayed AEM every day at a dilution of 100, using, among other things, a 10 ton fire truck lorry and shoulder pack sprayers. There was a general comment among doctors, military people, and other volunteers that a 50% smell reduction was observed. There was initial protest over EM / AEM use from some forensic doctors, but after observing the smell reduction, all protests had stopped.

EM Kyusei knows that a more concentrated solution would have more effect. However, the initial problem is bringing EM into some of the inaccessible areas. At the request of the Red Cross, EM Kyusei provided 5 tons of EM on Jan 4. EM Kyusei staff brought the EM on land and with 10 staff members who are continuing work with volunteers as of this date.

Photos of the Effective Microorganisms® Effort:

Introduction:
In line with these issues, herewith are some practical suggestions for the application of EM® Technology for the rescue and remediation efforts in the disaster struck areas. It must be noted that these are temporary measures.

Salinity Control:
As the waves swept inland, many freshwater sources and soil areas have been mixed with the water from the ocean. This has left many farms such as rice paddies or shrimp ponds with extreme salinity. In order to reduce the salinity of the food production areas, the following are suggested.

Spray with EM® Activated Solution: The EM® microbes can absorb and store in their bodies the minerals brought in by the seawater and kept in the soil. The minimum recommended application is EM® Activated Solution diluted 1,000 times sprayed at 1 L/m2 at least once a week. If possible, it is also recommended to spread bokashi to the food production point (that is, farms or garden plots) to help the EM® and other local beneficial microbes increase in the area and hence reduce more quickly the salinity in the soil.

For Rice Paddies and Shrimp Ponds:

Apply bokashi as suggested in the APNAN guidelines for land preparation
Plant rice. This crop has a high salinity absorbing capability. It is expected that one cycle can help decrease significantly the salinity in the soil.
Change water regularly as the usual practice in growing rice.
In the case of areas where there is no water (as in a paddy), wheat, barley, etc. can be planted since these crops have high salinity absorbing capability.

Other Crops:
Watermelons and Melons could be planted. Application of bokashi as suggested in the APNAN guidelines should be followed.

Foul Odor Control:
There is much foul odor emanating from the decaying bodies. Spraying of EMAS, preferably at a dilution rate of 1:30-50 is suggested. For an area in general, spraying twice a day is also recommended to help reduce the chance of the spread of infectious diseases.

Obtaining water for general use (not for drinking)

For Drinking Water:
Many military engineering corps have their own drinking water conversion and treatment systems. It would be much quicker to use such systems to obtain drinking water. Commercially available treatment systems are also available, such as reverse osmosis systems with 5 filter layer systems and can only filter about 550L per day and costs about 70,000 baht per unit (in the case of Japanese brands in Japan).

Nonetheless, a simple filter system can be made as follows:

Making a Simple Filter

A simple filter
If need be, a combination of Items 3 & 4 can also be recommended.

Obtaining water from open water sources, such as rivers, other freshwater / brackish water sources.

Obtaining water from open water sources, such as rivers and other freshwater bodies (for general purposes, not for drinking).

For Making of EMAS:
It is preferable to use clean/drinking quality water for making of the EMAS. However, in case it is difficult to obtain clean water, brackish water can be used. In the case brackish water supply is limited, brackish water (50%) and sea water (50%) can be used. The use of 100% seawater is not advised.

For Malaria Control in Freshwater Bodies:
It is possible for malaria and other waterborne diseases to break out from unclean freshwater sources. As countermeasure, the following are suggested:

Spray EMAS - Initial application: 1:2000 of water volume - Next applications: 1:5,000-10,000 of water volume
Apply mud balls (not bokashi balls) into the ponds at a rate of 1 pc/m2
It is expected that mosquito incidence will decrease significantly and larvae cannot develop.

Other:

Toilets: In the case of makeshift toilets, EMAS can be sprayed for foul odor control and suppression of pathogenic microbes.
Bath/shower alternative: Mix at least 1% of EMAS or EM-1® to water. Wet a hand towel and apply to the body. If 1% of EMAS is not effective, a more concentrated EMAS dilution, (up to 10%) is recommended. It must be noted too that the body of some people may initially react to the EMAS application. Itchiness, redness of the skin may be experienced. If it is too much to bear, it is recommended that the person stop this application.

Collected rainwater may be used for general purpose as well as for drinking.

Waterways around the world have been cleaned using Effective Microorganisms®.
Some examples include:

The Seto Inland Sea, Japan (280 Square Miles in Length)
Ilusiones Lake, Mexico (484 Acres/ 196ha)
Lake of Amatitlan, Guatemala (4,448 Acres/1800ha)
Mikawa Bay, Japan (233 Square Miles/ 604km2)
Kelian River, Malaysia
Tiscapa Lake, Nicaraugua
Bogota River, Colombia.

Below are several videos documenting the Seto Inland Sea cleanup project that ran for nearly 6 years from 1997-2003.

Wastewater Solutions with EM-1® Waste Treatment

EM-1® Waste Treatment is applied at various stages in the treatment process for optimum results. The application site and dosage amounts are dependent on the type of treatment system, the age of the system, and the goals of the operation. Application rates can vary from 1:1000 to 1:40,000. The average rate into a treatment system is around 1:10,000 (based on daily flow). The EM-1® is activated and injected at various points throughout the collection system on a steady flow.

The average daily flow is determined. After a site assessment and preliminary data is collected for at least one year that proper amount of product is calculated. EM-1 ® is injected at a rate of 1:10,000 on a daily basis in the collection system as far away from the plant as possible to increase residence time in the line.
A siphon/venturi unit can be installed to work on a pressurized trigger or an injection pump can be installed on site. In systems that have high flow rates or excessive sludge levels, the addition of Bokashi can accelerate sludge digestion.

For odor control, a fogging system will be installed in lift stations, at the headworks, or other areas of concern. EM-1® Waste Treatment has a unique ability to stabilize complex proteins through a shift from anaerobic putrefaction cycles to a fermentative cycle. Hair and plastics can play havoc with the balancing of an anaerobic digester by creating over-thickening of the scum layer. Hair is primarily composed of complex proteins, which have been historically difficult to stabilize to a point at which the biological breakdown will occur in a timely manner. EM-1®Waste Treatment will assist by accelerating protein stabilization.

The microbes in EM-1® Waste Treatment secrete beneficial substances such as organic acids, enzymes and antioxidants (chelated minerals and vitamins) when in contact with organic matter. In wastewater applications, EM-1® assists in shifting conditions from putrefactive to non-putrefactive. This unique ability enables EM-1® to transition the wastewater collection system into a pretreatment system, thereby lowering the loading demand on wastewater treatment plants. Consistent applications of EM Technology® into the collection system will increase the capacity of the treatment plant, decrease the operation costs, and improve the efficiency of the entire system. Take a look at our case study conducted at Meridian, Texas over a three-week period.

Biosolids is a nice sounding word for sludge. Sludge from a treatment plant is pretty ripe, releasing all sorts of volatile organic compounds (VOC) that give it a characteristic smell. High BOD, COD, Fats Oils & Greases (FOGs) produce hydrogen sulfide (H 2S) and ammonia NH3. The use of Dr. Higa's Effective Microorganisms® will rid any biosolids handling facility of its odor problem.

Odors can be controlled by misting or fogging the area and by incorporating EM-1 ® into the materials while still in solids handling. In areas where the biosolids are being collected, fogging the area will prevent corrosion on equipment from the sulfuric acid produced by the H 2S and will make for a safer working environment.

Digestion rates in the composting process can also be noted by incorporating early on in the system as a pre-treatment. Rates are suggested below.

Management of biosolids varies. Sometimes the solids are composted and used as fertilizers. Other times they are incinerated or injected into the ground. No matter what is done, they all have odor issues.

The equipment can be treated with a 50:1 application rate to clean and eliminate odor.
The facility can be fogged on a regular basis with a 100:1 application.

Activated EM-1® is generally used for these applications. Application rates for EM-1 ® and Activated EM-1® are the same. Activation is strictly a function of economics as it results in 22 times the original product.

How EM-1® Works:
EM-1® Waste Treatment has a unique ability to stabilize complex proteins through a shift from anaerobic putrefaction cycles to a fermentative cycle. Hair and plastics can play havoc with the balancing of an anaerobic digester by creating over-thickening of the scum layer. Hair is primarily composed of complex proteins, which have been historically difficult to stabilize to a point at which the biological breakdown will occur in a timely manner. EM-1® Waste Treatment will assist by accelerating protein stabilization.

The microbes in EM-1® Waste Treatment secrete beneficial substances such as organic acids, enzymes and antioxidants (chelated minerals and vitamins) when in contact with organic matter. In wastewater applications, EM-1 ® assists in shifting conditions from putrefactive to non-putrefactive. This will improve the overall microbial cultures in the biosolids and speed up the finishing time of the materials with little change in methods and no change in equipment used.

Application Instructions:
EM-1® Waste Treatment is applied at various stages in the treatment process for optimum results. The application site and dosage amounts are dependent on the condition of the material to be treated. If it is odorous and putrefied, it will require a higher rate of application. Typical application rates to biosolids are 1.5-2 gallons per ton at time of mixture. From the application, conventional processing steps are followed thereafter.

Depending on of the condition of the pond, you will need to give it several months to fully recover. You should also look at trying to find the source of the nutrients going into the pond which are causing algae growth or slime and try to stop it if you can to prevent this from happening again.

A general starting point is to apply EM-1® at a rate of 1:10,000 on a monthly basis (100 gallons per acre foot) if the pond is in poor condition. If it is in very poor condition (you can only see a few inches below the surface), the application is done twice per month until desired clarity it achieved. For small ponds, use 1.28 ounces per 100 gallons.

In systems that have high flow rates or excessive sludge levels, the addition of EM-1® Bokashi can accelerate sludge digestion.

Calculating the amount of water in the pond:
Taking an average of the volume of the pond to calculate how much EM-1® Waste Treatment you will need is fine. If it is a small pond, say 300 gallons, figure your numbers by using ounces instead of gallons. Follow the application chart on this page to find out how much EM-1® Waste Treatment you will need.

Water Volume (Gallons)	1st Application EM-1®	Next 4 Weeks (Once Per Week) EM-1®	Maintenance (Once Per Month) EM-1®
5,000-10,000	3 Gallons	1 Quart	1 Quart
10,001-50,000	4 Gallons	2 Quarts	2 Quarts
50,001-100,000	5 Gallons	3 Quarts	3 Quarts
100,001-300,000	6 Gallons	1 Gallon	1 Gallon
300,001-500,000	7 Gallons	1 1/2 Gallons	1 1/2 Gallons
500,001-1,000,000	10 Gallons	2 Gallons	2 Gallons
1,000,001-1,500,000	15 Gallons	3 Gallons	3 Gallons

The live microbes in the EM-1® will work on breaking down lignin, carbohydrates, cellulose and other starches in the wastewater sludge. Laboratory analysis has demonstrated these effects.
This is evidenced by a reduction of BOD, COD, and sludge levels. It can also be measured with a secci disk.

Each project has unique chemical components and severity of problems. TeraGanix develops a specific program for each situation. Items needed to complete programs include:

a full onsite assessment
lists of all the materials that have contaminated the area
lists of all materials that since been used
any geological assessments of the area
maps
soil samples
water samples (if applicable) etc.

These assessments are usually outsourced to an agency that specializes in these areas. TeraGanix will meet with the consultants to develop a mode of treatment and monitor the project to assure the project goals are achieved. The programs generally involve combinations of EM-1®, EM-1® Bokashi, and EM® Ceramics. Please contact TeraGanix for help on preparing a customized program for a site that you intend for bioremediation. TeraGanix encourages engineering firms engaged in bioremediation or enhanced bioremediation to contact us and collaborate on projects.

Bioremediation principles are very simple and this field has grown rapidly since the late 1980's. All synthetic chemicals are modeled on some natural product in one form or another. Microorganisms are known to break down any natural substance. The idea is to introduce microbes of a certain genus that are known to break down the natural substance and hope that it will break down the synthetic substance. Because the synthetic substances are usually toxic, a tremendous amount of the microorganisms are needed to surpass a threshold. Once the microbes can establish large populations, they can work on breaking down the substance.

Studies by the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy have shown the ability of photosynthetic bacteria to break down substances such as benzene and perchlorates.

Science likes to isolate events so it can understand how one substance works. However, by doing this they often miss the synergistic effects that could take place with complex cultures of microorganisms. Effective Microorganisms® works as a complex network of beneficial microorganisms. More often than not, EM-1® becomes a food source for the group of microbes that do the actual job. Without the EM-1® present, the indigenous biologicals may not have been able to accomplish the task themselves. The fact that Effective Microorganisms® co-exist with indigenous microbes is one reason why EM-1® has such vast uses.

Antioxidants reverse oxidation. Antioxidants are chelated minerals and vitamins. Metabolites in EM-1®, in addition to the billions of live, active microbes, include trace minerals, vitamins, and various organic acids. Therefore, EM-1® Waste Treatment is known to reverse putrefaction and oxidation through these secreted antioxidants. Antioxidants help with pH balance, preventing and even reversing corrosion, as well as controlling odors and salt build up on equipment. The pH balance also contributes to prevention of H2S combining with water vapor and forming H2SO4, the main cause of crowning in sewer lines. Thiobacillus bacteria are the same bacteria that are used in strip mining to produce the acid wash. These bacteria are found everywhere on earth, but they need a certain pH, water, and sulfur to form sulfuric acid. The wastewater vapors in sewer lines provide the perfect environment for sulfuric acid production.*
The microbes in EM-1® not only release O2 during their respiration which raises the pH, they also ingest a tremendous amount of sulfur, therefore removing it from the waste stream.*

Rising corrosive gases in lift stations can be dealt with through several types of applications with regular applications of EM-1® Waste Treatment, thereby preventing corrosion from outset. With repeated applications of EM-1® Waste Treatment, metals and concrete will not corrode and those that already are corroded further corrosion will be prevented.

In wastewater, antioxidants have a scavenging effect in the treatment system, pulling compounds out of suspension by combining with salts, thus causing a crystallization formation into a benign salt. By preventing various salts and mineral formation build up, the pipes will be polished without the need for mechanical cleaning. This all equals saving the municipality and the taxpayers money.
Depending on the condition, an application rate of 1:10-1:100 is recommended. The area is sprayed with the appropriately-sized piece of equipment and odor is eliminated. If this is to be a daily application, a fogging unit, injection pump, and timer are installed. A fresh water source is need for scheduled treatments.

Septic Tanks and Drain/Sewer Odors

Septic Tank:
For every 1,000 gallons of holding capacity

Apply 1 gallon of Activated EM-1® Septic Treatment every month down a common drain such as the sink, toilet, or bath tub.
The best results are achieved when EM-1® Septic Treatment is applied immediately after septic tank has been pumped clean.

Portable Toilets (Porta Potties, RVs, Boats, etc):
To make an odor-free portable toilet and prevent mounding in the toilet use one of the following methods:

5-6 ounces of EM-1® Septic Treatment per toilet.

Restaurants (Septic Tanks and Grease Traps, each):

Apply 1 gallon for every 1,000 gallons of holding capacity per week down any drain feeding to the trap.
For bad grease trap problems, make first application directly in grease trap and inject daily into trap.
When applying directly into leach field (via inspection port) or into the septic tank (via a toilet) mix the EM-1® Septic Treatment and/or Super "C" ceramics with warm water (98°F to 110°F) at 1:10 ratio.

Stuck drain or slow flowing drain:
Pour 1/4 cup EM-1® Septic Treatment and 1/4 cup molasses into drain when you know the drain will not be used for at least 8 hours. Let sit and start to ferment. The activation process will start to loosen the material in the drain.
For a stubborn drain, pack the drain with baking soda and pour vinegar until the drain clears. Flush with water. Follow up with regular applications of EM-1® Septic Treatment once or twice per week as you clean the sink. This will keep the microbes in the drain and help to keep the drain clean and flowing properly.

Pour 1/4 cup EM-1® down each drain two to three times per week until odors are dealt with. Thereafter, apply once per week.
One tip to make this easier is to add about 1/4 cup EM-1® to shampoo and liquid soap containers so a little goes in all the time.
Another application point is with laundry. Add 1/2 cup EM-1® to a 100oz bottle of liquid laundry detergent.

***Please note that Activated EM-1® can be used interchangeably with EM-1.***

Wt1000™ can control odor and increase compaction rates if used on a regular basis. The beneficial microbes in the Wt1000™ will stop pathogenic microbial growth (as has been laboratory tested) and set the growing conditions for other beneficial microbes in the landfill which will increase the decomposition of the organic matter in the landfill. At this ratio, the methanogenic groups of microbes will be suppressed and methane gas will not be produced.

Mix 100 gallons Wt1000™ in 5,000-gallons of water in a water truck (1:50 ratio) which is normally used for dust control and for compaction. This spraying ratio will knock out any surface odors immediately and can be sprayed on any odorous materials.This same ratio can be used to spray for odor control around dumpsters, transfer stations, or areas where odors are a nuisance.
For Daily Cover Material:
Daily cover made of organic material can be mixed with Wt1000™ at a rate of 1.5 gallons per ton of material.
Incorporating as much as possible into materials such as sludge will have a longer impact.
Wt1000™ can be applied through bioreactors as well. The application ratio will be 1 part EM-1® to 1,000 gallons of water.
Leachate ponds and runoff collection ditches can all be treated for odor control at a ration of 1 part Wt1000 to 1,000 parts water.

The product is injected in the inflow line, at a rate of 1:1,000 on a daily basis. A siphon/venturi unit, to control the flow rate, can be installed on site to work on a pressurized trigger or an injection pump. For best results, we generally do all grease applications with specially-formulated version of EM-1® Waste Treatment.
EM-1® Waste Treatment lowers the cloud point of the fats, oils, and grease (FOGs) within the trap, eliminating the formation of parafins, thereby reducing gas pockets of H2S gas formed around putrefactive food particles.This is evidenced by a reduction of BOD and COD, after application directly into grease traps, within the waste stream.

EM-1® Waste Treatment improves efficiency of treatment plant skimmer tanks to capture a greater amount of grease.

Biological polishing of the sewer pipes occurs as the EM-1® Waste Treatment is seeded throughout the collection system, thus reducing clogging and crowning from saponifiable or non-saponifiable grease.

Hydrogen Sulfide Reduction, Mercaptans, Ammonia.

Dramatic reduction of odors, such as ammonia and hydrogen sulfide
Prevent the production of H2S
Corrosion prevention
Fast-acting. Odors are reduced to near 0ppm on contact

Depending on the condition, an application rate of 1:10-1:100 is recommended. The area is sprayed with the appropriately-sized piece of equipment and odor is eliminated. If this is to be a daily application, a fogging unit, injection pump, and timer are installed.
A fresh water source is need for scheduled treatments.

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