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Without the right support, launching and selling your biological wastewater treatment products can be a difficult task. Luckily, when you partner with MDG, you receive the necessary assistance and more through our Biotifx® Platform. Created specifically for value-add businesses in the wastewater industry, the Biotifx® Platform helps you harness the power of bioaugmentation so your team can start selling fast and at a high return. Through Products, Programs, and People, our experts give you the training and tools you need to succeed in the marketplace. Take a look at how each aspect of our platform propels your business forward: Products All Biotifx® wastewater products go through a rigorous research and development process. Our microbiologists pull from our expansive library to find Bacillus strains that will help you address specific, high-value treatment challenges like: Fats, oils, and grease (FOG) Sludge Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and odors Water quality metrics Biotifx® products include a blend of micronutrients and biostimulants to heighten the strains’ performance. Our unique offerings are also available in a variety of delivery formats: liquids, powders, tablets, and more. Backed by our high-quality Bacillus-based products, you can drive your own business by offering your customers microbial solutions that are: Effective and […]

Microbial Discovery Group (MDG) is excited to announce that we will be attending WEFTEC 2025, the largest annual water quality event in North America. This will be our third year as exhibitors, and we’re looking forward to sharing our expertise with current and potential partners. The exhibition portion of the event will take place September 29–October 1 in Chicago, Illinois, at the McCormick Place Convention Center. Come visit us in the North Building at Booth #6033! About the Event WEFTEC is an annual technical exhibition and conference focusing on the water industry, organized by the Water Environment Federation. Attendees will have plenty of opportunities to network, attend educational sessions, and discover new developments in the water sector. Our Impact at WEFTEC As leaders in biological wastewater treatment solutions, we see WEFTEC as the perfect place to share those solutions with a global audience. For our third year of exhibiting, we are placing emphasis on the innovative, strategic approach we offer our distribution partners. We help our customers achieve measurable, repeatable success with bioaugmentation through our expert people, high-quality products, and cutting-edge programs. Visit MDG at WEFTEC 2025 We invite you to stop by our booth and say hello! Our experts […]

We’re excited to see you in Chicago, IL, at WEFTEC 2025! If you’d like to set up a meeting with one of our experts ahead of time, contact us today to get on the schedule. Before you head out, take a peek at some of the expertise we have to offer by watching our webinar “Reducing H2S in Wastewater Systems Through Bioaugmentation”, presented by one of our technical experts, Josiah Menako.

At MDG, we offer specialized products for many wastewater treatment applications. However, we know that sometimes your customers need to combat a wide variety of issues with just one product. Enter Biotifx® 40B, an all-in-one, easy-to-use, Bacillus-based solution! Take a closer look at how 40B works to address common problems in the wastewater treatment industry, and learn how you can get in on the action by becoming one of our distribution partners. Advantages of Biotifx® 40B The concentrated nature of Biotifx® 40B is where its power lies. At 10 times the strength of our standard Biotifx® products (and up to 40 times the strength of some of our competitors!), it’s one of the strongest ready-to-use bioaugmentation products on the market. This means a little bit of 40B goes a long way, so you can use less to treat more, increasing ROI and saving both you and your customers money in the long run. Biotifx® 40B also contains a complex blend of micronutrients to maximize microbial community performance. Including this complex array of micronutrients alongside our highly effective Bacillus strains allows 40B to provide increased benefits to the wastewater system. Biotifx® 40B Works on… Sludge Excessive sludge can accumulate in wastewater […]

The changing of the seasons can have a pronounced effect on wastewater systems, particularly when the weather gets cold. Lower temperatures correspond to a decrease in microbial activity, which slows the treatment process. If you’re looking for a solution for your wastewater customers, we offer a product specifically designed to perform well in colder water temperatures: Biotifx® FRZ.   How does Biotifx® FRZ work? The Bacillus strains in FRZ are scientifically selected for their ability to maintain their biological activity in colder water, specifically temperatures at or below 59°F/15°C. This means that treatment doesn’t slow down as much during winter, keeping wastewater facilities functioning more efficiently and avoiding system upsets caused by seasonal changes. In our in-house labs, we put our solution to the test against competing cold-weather biological products. Overall, Biotifx® FRZ performance stayed consistently high across both colder and warmer temperatures.   Biological Activity Comparison As shown in Figure 1, FRZ maintained 92% of its biological activity during a drop in temperature from 77°F/25°C to 39°F/4°C. In comparison, the two competitor products we tested maintained only 1% and 5% of their biological activity throughout the same decrease in temperature. Figure 1: Comparing biological activity at 39°F/4°C to that […]

Water quality is crucial for wastewater treatment facility operators to maintain—not only to meet compliance standards for their effluent, but also to keep their systems running smoothly. As experts in helping you monitor and improve this key metric at your customers’ facilities, we offer powerful solutions that grow your business. In this brief guide, learn about the variables that contribute to water quality and discover how you can harness the power of bioaugmentation to help your customers see improvements. Defining Water Quality Variables There are three major variables that indicate water quality in a wastewater treatment system: total suspended solids, or TSS; chemical oxygen demand, or COD; and biological oxygen demand, or BOD (Figure 1). Figure 1: A visual depiction of the relationship between the three main water quality variables. TSS is a measurement of the amount of solids present in wastewater. The makeup of TSS varies from system to system, but it typically includes both organic and inorganic material. Organic elements of TSS include biomass (the living and non-living cells present in the system) and particulates (organic material from the influent). Non-living biomass and particulates are the components of many common problem-causers in wastewater, such as FOG and sludge. […]

Collection systems are essential parts of the wastewater treatment process, and any operational interruptions can have a negative impact on their efficiency. Typical chemical and/or reactive treatments can also put a financial strain on system operators. Discover the power of Bacillus-based bioaugmentation to proactively treat collection systems, and learn how our newest product, Biotifx® BLOCK, makes treatment even simpler with an easy-to-use dosing method, saving you and your customers time and money. Breaking Down the Problems and Exploring Solutions Although every situation is unique, collection systems tend to face similar time-consuming and expensive challenges. However, our microbial products include scientifically selected Bacillus strains and micronutrient packages formulated to mitigate common wastewater treatment issues, including: Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Challenge: When FOG from wastewater builds up in collection systems, a multitude of issues can arise, such as system backups, foaming, and floating solids. Getting rid of this buildup often requires physical removal. Solution: The Bacillus in our Biotifx® products reduce FOG by using it and other unwanted organic material as food, digesting and removing it from the system. Plus, Bacillus’s consumption of FOG proactively lowers the amount of accumulation in the system, which means your customers can reduce the labor […]

As a distributor of biological wastewater treatment products, your customers may be curious about how these products will affect the health of their system. In our upcoming webinar, we’ll explore the science behind how Bacillus works to treat wastewater without taking over or negatively impacting the native microbial population, and the beneficial impacts it can have on a system. Jennifer Cray and Josiah Menako, two of our Technical Support Leads, will cover the basics of wastewater microbial ecology and share some data to demonstrate the positive effects Bacillus has on a system and its native beneficial bacteria. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 26, at 1:00 P.M. CST to watch our experts present “How Bacillus Treatment Impacts the Microbial Community of Wastewater Systems”. Secure your spot for free by registering here!

Anaerobic digesters are vital components of many wastewater treatment plants, and problems that affect their operation can be detrimental to the facility’s efficiency. Certain issues may even cause a complete shutdown of digester systems, and it can sometimes take months to get them up and running again. With so much at stake, you need to provide your customers with a solution that’s designed to support and maintain healthy anaerobic digester functions. Read on to learn more about the problems your customers may face when operating digesters and how you can help them with MDG’s new product, Biotifx® AN. What causes problems in anaerobic digesters? There are several reasons why a digester system might not be operating at full capacity: Nutrient imbalances: Micronutrients are necessary in anaerobic digesters to encourage optimal microbial activity. If they aren’t present in the right amounts, both treatment speed and effectiveness decrease. High hydrogen sulfide (H2S) levels: Elevated H2S production not only affects the digester over time due to corrosion and costs around scrubbing H2S from methane, but also causes other problems like exceeding governmental regulatory limits on H2 Poor digestion rate of organic material: When the system is not digesting organic material (i.e., long-chain and […]

We are excited to announce our attendance at WEFTEC 2024, the largest annual water quality event in North America, taking place October 5–9 in New Orleans. As leaders in bioaugmentation with Bacillus, we will be showcasing our innovative solutions designed to improve sludge digestion and H2S gas mitigation in wastewater lagoons and collection systems. Come find us on the exhibition floor in Booth #2854. About the Event WEFTEC, organized by the Water Environment Federation, is an annual technical exhibition and conference focused on water quality. The combined conference and exhibition features over 800 exhibitors and 120+ technical sessions, providing ample opportunities for water professionals from around the globe to network, share ideas, and discuss recent innovations in the water sector. Our Role at WEFTEC With our commitment to advancing the field of microbial solutions, WEFTEC is an ideal environment to continue sharing our bioaugmentation products and programs with a global audience. The event attracts industry leaders, decision-makers, and professionals from around the world. We plan to connect with potential clients to explore new opportunities in different markets and demonstrate how we make our distribution partners successful. Visit MDG at WEFTEC 2024 Attending the exhibition? Stop by our booth! Our experts […]