By Application - Odor, H2S, Mercaptans

Any place or process in which wastewater is collected, conveyed or treated has the potential to generate and release nuisance odors to the surrounding area. However, most odor problems occur in the collection system, in primary treatment facilities and in solids handling facilities. In most instances, the odors associated with collection systems and primary treatment facilities are generated as a result of an anaerobic or "septic" condition. This condition occurs when oxygen transfer to the wastewater is limited such as in a force main. In the anaerobic state, the microbes present in the wastewater have no dissolved oxygen available for respiration. This allows microbes known as "sulfate-reducing bacteria" to thrive. These bacteria utilize the sulfate ion (SO4-) that is naturally abundant in most waters as an oxygen source for respiration. The byproduct of this activity is hydrogen sulfide (H2S). This byproduct has a low solubility in the wastewater and a strong, offensive, rotten-egg odor. In addition to its odor, H₂S can cause severe corrosion problems as well. Due to its low solubility in the wastewater, it is released to the atmosphere in areas such as wet wells, headworks, grit chambers and primary clarifiers. There are typically other "organic" odorous compounds, such as mercaptans and amines, present in these areas, but H₂S is the most prevalent compound.

The line of Odor Eliminating solutions are designed to attack odors, including hydrogen sulfides and mercaptans at their source. Working at a molecular level in both aerobic and anaerobic environments, WOW-Air, WOW-Air B, WOW-Air B28, WOW-Air S and FUEL-WASH products cost effectively eliminate these odors while providing the additonal benefits of:

Corrosion Inhibiton for Transport Systems & Equipment
Reduces Sludge Output
Saftey for Employees
Friendly to the Environment
Safe to Handle and Transport
Versitility allows for addition anywhere in your process

The Right Product for the Job:

Feature:	Product:
Odor/Hydrogen Sulfide Elimination in an aerobic environment	WOW-Air
Odor/Hydrogen Sulfide Elimination in both aerobic and anaerobic environments	WOW-Air B
Odor/Hydrogen Sulfide Elimination in aerobic and anaerobic high organic environments	WOW-Air B28
Odor/Hydrogen Sulfide Elimination and Sludge Reduction in aerobic and anaerobic environments	WOW-Air S
Fuel desulferization, H₂S and mercaptan removal	FUEL-WASH™