Formula 60: Bacteria Supplement for Wastewater Treatment Lagoons

Wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) lagoons face multiple challenges, including foul odors from decomposing organic matter. Over time, sludge builds up at the bottom of lagoons, reducing both their effective volume and treatment efficiency. Common causes of these issues include hydraulic overloading, organic overloading, and nutrient imbalances.

Formula 60 is designed with specific bacterial strains that enhance the natural biological processes in WWTP lagoons. These microbes thrive in typical lagoon conditions, such as varying temperatures, pH levels, oxygen availability, and a range of pollutants, helping to restore balance and improve overall treatment performance.

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Formula 60 Features


  • Industrial-strength dry bacteria formulation

  • Biodegradable

  • A specially formulated bioaugmentation product designed to enhance the treatment efficiency of wastewater treatment lagoons

  • Contains special micronutrients and stimulants to ensure rapid establishment into the existing biomass

  • Packaged in convenient, ready-to-use 1/2-lb water-soluble bags

  • Thrives and reproduces in environments with no "free" or dissolved oxygen

  • Environmentally friendly

  • Available in 25-lb pail (Product# 148796)

Formula 60 Benefits


  • Reduces sludge buildup

  • Improves effluent quality

  • Reduces high ammonia levels

  • Reduces high effluent BOD, COD, and TSS

  • Reduces volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

  • Minimizes odors

  • Degrades various waste types, including surfactant, solvent, and polymer residues, starch, cellulose, FOG, and petroleum hydrocarbons

  • Enhances grease and scum control, improves settling, accelerates startups, reduces odors, and improves treatment in cold weather

Using Formula 60


Dosing Schedule:
Flow Rate Initial Dosage Maintenance
Up to 1,000 GPD ½ lb. per day for 3 days ½ lb. per week
Up to 5,000 GPD ½ lb. per day for 3 days 1 lb. per week
Up to 20,000 GPD 5 lbs.* 1 ½ lb. per week
Up to 50,000 GPD 8 lbs.* 2 lb. per week
Up to 250,000 GPD 15 lbs.* ¼lb. per day
Up to 500,00 GPD 25 lbs.* ½lb. per day
Up to 1 MGD 50 lbs.* 1 lb. per day
Up to 5 MGD 50 lbs. per MGD* 1 lb. per MGD per day
Up to 12 MGD 50 lbs. per MGD* ¾ lb. per MGD per day
Up to 100 MGDD 30 lbs. per MGD* ½ lb. per MGD per day
* Spread this initial dosage out over the course of 10 days.

* * Add as regularly as possible. If it is required to miss one day, add that day’s product with the next dosage.

Dosage rate will vary with flow rates, retention times and system variations.

Do not add to the treatment system at a location where toxic or otherwise adverse pH, dissolved oxygen or temperature conditions may exist at peak levels.

For optimal results the wastewater and treatment system should meet the following conditions:
Optimum Minimum
Influent pH 7.0 5.0
Dissolved oxygen, ppm 2.0+ 1.0+
C/N/P ratio 100/10/1 100/5/1
Temperature 30°C (86°F) 10°C (50°F)
Toxic metals, ppm
(E.g., hex., chromium)		 0 0

Storage and Handling:

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place.

Handling: Wash hands thoroughly with warm, soapy water after handling.

See label and SDS for safety information.


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