Fats, Oils and Grease Testimonial

Reducing FOG and Restoring Wastewater Biology with ProBiotic Scrubber® II

I would like to express my appreciation for BioLynceus® and ProBiotic Scrubber® II (PBII) after seeing the results achieved in the City of Gold Hill’s wastewater system.

Before PBII was introduced, the city was experiencing significant fats, oils, and grease (FOG) problems throughout both the wastewater collection system and treatment plant.

Frequent Sewer Jetting Due to FOG Buildup

One of the most difficult areas was the collection system serving the majority of restaurants on the south side of town.

FOG buildup became so severe that city crews were jetting the affected sewer lines approximately one to three times per week.

After introducing ProBiotic Scrubber® II, the need for routine jetting decreased significantly.

Within approximately six weeks, we were no longer regularly jetting those lines.

Reduced Grease Buildup in Manholes and Wet Wells

Another noticeable improvement was the reduction of heavy grease deposits throughout the collection system.

PBII treatment helped reduce caked-on FOG in:

  • Sewer manholes

  • Collection lines

  • Wet wells

  • Headworks

At the time, grease accumulation was a major operational and maintenance concern. The improvements we observed after implementing PBII made the collection system much easier to manage.

Recovering from Toxic Wastewater Upsets

The wastewater treatment plant also experienced at least three significant biological upsets caused by suspected toxic discharges from unknown sources.

These events resulted in major losses of the microbial population required for effective biological wastewater treatment.

BioLynceus® recommended applying PBII in approximately 1-quart doses over a three- to five-day period as part of the plant recovery process.

During these difficult treatment events, PBII helped us rebuild biological activity and return the wastewater plant to a more stable treatment condition.

Supporting Biomass Recovery and Treatment Stability

The ability to quickly introduce a concentrated microbial culture gave plant operators an additional tool for responding to sudden biomass loss.

Based on our experience, ProBiotic Scrubber® II helped support:

  • FOG reduction

  • Reduced sewer jetting requirements

  • Cleaner manholes and wet wells

  • Biomass recovery after toxic upsets

  • Improved biological treatment stability

  • Easier wastewater system maintenance

A Valuable Tool for Wastewater Operations

Although I am no longer with the City of Gold Hill, I would recommend ProBiotic Scrubber® II to wastewater agencies facing similar problems with FOG accumulation or biological treatment recovery.

The product was simple to apply and became a valuable tool for addressing several difficult wastewater treatment challenges.

Michael L. Edwards