Where molecular monitoring changes the story

Common challenges

• Filament-driven bulking and foaming.
• Seasonal loss of nitrification.
• Uncertain impacts from sidestreams or industrial contributors.

Our approach

• Track nitrifiers, PAOs, filaments, and foam formers over time.
• Tie biology to SVI, effluent, and operating conditions.
• Provide clear guidance on process adjustments and risk windows.

Common challenges

• Unpredictable responses to new feedstocks.
• VFA accumulation and foaming events.
• Difficulty linking gas yield to biology.

Our approach

• Quantify methanogens and syntrophic guilds with qPCR.
• Use community profiles to understand resilience and failure modes.
• Correlate biology with gas quality, loading, and mixing strategies.

Common challenges

• Biofilm formation in membranes and pipelines.
• Odor and corrosion from specific guilds.
• Variable influent and tight discharge limits.

Our approach

• Characterize biofilm communities and problematic groups.
• Evaluate treatment and control strategies using molecular endpoints.
• Support reuse and ZLD programs with high-resolution tracking.

Common challenges

• Explaining performance differences between similar designs.
• Diagnosing issues in complex or novel configurations.
• Demonstrating value of new chemistries or control schemes.

Our approach

• Pair molecular data with process and pilot results.
• Develop case studies and visuals that resonate with stakeholders.
• Offer flexible collaboration models for one-off or ongoing work.