Municipal wastewater often contains nitrogen, typically in the form of ammonia, which is not removed through secondary treatment. Ammonia in wastewater can raise BOD levels or promote excessive algae growth if discharged into lakes, rivers, or estuaries. Additionally, ammonia in effluent may be toxic to aquatic life.

Further biological treatment beyond secondary treatment involves nitrifying bacteria converting ammonia into non-toxic nitrate through nitrification, which reduces the ammonia toxicity in effluent.

However, excessive nitrate in effluent can also be problematic, as it serves as a nutrient that encourages algae overgrowth. The denitrification process addresses this by converting nitrate into nitrogen gas, which is safely released into the atmosphere without environmental harm.

Formula Nitro enhances the natural bacterial population in wastewater, boosting the removal of ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate for improved water quality.

Dosing Schedule:

* 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:

*Apply this amount in one dosage.

**Add as regularly as possible. If a day is missed, add that day’s product with the next dosage.

The rates above are for a typical, well maintained system.

See label and SDS for safety information.