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‍Ammonia Treat (AM) is a multi-strain Bacillus product formulated for efficient ammonia removal in wastewater treatment systems. It contains high-CFU ammonia reducing bacteria for wastewater that target ammonia and related nitrogen compounds.  AM contains both hyper-ammonia-utilizing and denitrifying bacteria for faster, more reliable biological ammonia removal than conventional wastewater blends. 

AM lowers operational cost while helping facilities meet effluent ammonia compliance and permit limits. Beyond reducing ammonia in effluent, AM is also effective for animal waste systems, aquaculture (TAN control), and odor management in waste-handling operations.

  • Reduces Ammonia Fast: lowers ammonia (NH₃/NH₄⁺), nitrite, and nitrate for improved effluent quality
  • Supports Nitrogen Removal: boosts biological denitrification and supports existing nitrification performance
  • Lowers BOD, COD & Sludge: decreases nutrient load, improves treatment capacity, and accelerates organic conversion
  • Improves Solids Separation: supports stable floc formation and settling for clearer effluent
  • Controls Odors: mitigates ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, mercaptans, and other odor-causing compounds
  • Performs Across Conditions: reliable in aerobic and anaerobic environments across wide pH and temperature ranges
Wastewater Treatment Plants
Waste Lagoons
Landfills
Zoos

Ammonia buildup is one of the most difficult challenges for wastewater operations, creating ammonia compliance risks, odor complaints, and higher energy and chemical costs. Spikes in ammonia can overwhelm conventional treatment biology, especially under variable flow, shock loads, or seasonal changes, leading to unstable effluent and operational strain.

Ammonia Treat (AM) was developed to provide wastewater bioaugmentation for ammonia reduction through a high-CFU Bacillus consortium that includes denitrifying bacteria and hyper-ammonia-utilizing strains. These specialized microbes preferentially consume ammonia (NH₃/NH₄⁺) and related nitrogen compounds, accelerating conversion and helping maintain stable nitrogen pathways. By supporting biological ammonia reduction and complementing existing plant biomass, AM strengthens overall process stability and reduces ammonia in effluent.

This specialized blend of bacteria for ammonia removal is used in activated sludge, aeration tanks, sequencing batch reactors (SBR), moving bed biofilm reactors (MBBR), oxidation ditches, and aerated lagoons. AM delivers consistent ammonia reduction and cleaner effluent across a wide operating range. In addition to municipal and industrial wastewater, AM is also applied in animal waste treatment systems, aquaculture, shrimp ponds and RAS for TAN control, and in odor-control products.

Applications

  • Municipal Wastewater: activated sludge, SBR, MBBR, oxidation ditches, clarifiers, aerated/facultative lagoons
  • Industrial Wastewater:  food and protein processing, slaughterhouse and rendering, dairy and beverage, breweries and distilleries, pulp and paper, pet food and feed production.
  • Wastewater Infrastructure & Odor Control: lift stations, collection systems, grease traps, headworks.
  • Aquaculture: shrimp and fish ponds, hatcheries, recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) for TAN control.
  • Consumer & Specialty Products: pet-odor neutralizers, carpet treatments, bathroom and tile cleaners.
  • Animal Waste: manure pits, waste lagoons, livestock enclosures and barns.

Accelerates Ammonia Reduction

AM focuses biology where it matters most: fast, stable ammonia conversion that maintains compliance.

  • Rapidly reduces ammonia (NH₃/NH₄⁺) with measurable improvements in effluent ammonia compliance
  • Contains both denitrifying bacteria and hyper-ammonia utilizers 
  • Lowers nitrite and nitrate carryover through balanced nitrogen metabolism
  • Provides bioaugmentation for ammonia spikes during load, temperature, and flow swings

Stabilizes Plant Performance

AM strengthens day-to-day reliability and shortens recovery after upsets.

  • Delivers highly-active denitrifying strains that support and complement existing nitrifiers
  • Improves floc formation and settling for clearer effluent and fewer solids upsets
  • Provides enhanced activated sludge ammonia control
  • Operates in aerobic and facultative zones across broad pH and temperature ranges

Odor Treatment and Nuisance Reduction

Supports ammonia odor control in wastewater to improve site conditions and community perception.

  • Mitigates ammonia, amines, hydrogen sulfide, and volatile fatty acid-related odors
  • Useful across headworks, lift stations, collection systems, and lagoons
  • Odor control bacteria for wastewater that limits seasonal odor events

Efficiency and Cost Benefits

Better biology translates to leaner operations.

  • Reduces aeration demand per unit ammonia removed
  • Lowers sludge yield and handling requirements
  • Reduces chemical usage for solids separation and odor control

Why Choose Ammonia Treat (AM)?

  • Ammonia-Focused Bioaugmentation: designed to reduce ammonia quickly and consistently.
  • Hyper-Ammonia-Utilizing Strains: preferentially consume NH₃/NH₄⁺ for rapid ammonia knockdown and added compliance headroom.
  • High-CFU, Spore-Forming Reliability: stable counts and resilient performance across variable load, pH, and temperature.
  • Operational Stability: steadier nitrogen pathways, improved floc and settling, faster recovery after upsets.
  • Commercial Flexibility: available in bulk, wholesale, private label, OEM formats
  • Made in the USA: manufactured under strict quality controls with lot traceability and consistent CFU verification.

Looking to buy the best ammonia reducing bacteria for wastewater, animal-waste systems, or aquaculture? Ammonia Treat (AM) is a proven Bacillus platform that delivers dependable ammonia control, cleaner effluent, and smoother operations.  Contact us for a quote or to learn more.

Technical Data

Concentration (CFU/g):

  • Powder: 2, 50, or 100 billion CFU/g dry powder
  • Liquid: 13.5 billion CFU/ml liquid
  • Blocks: 4 billion CFU/g
  • Tabs: 2 billion CFU/g

Custom concentrations available upon request

Packaging Options:

  • Powder: 22 lb (10 kg) pails, 44 lb (20 kg) pails, 340 lb (155 kg) drums
  • Liquid: Quarts, liters, gallons and 55 gallon (208 liter) drums

Shelf-life:

  • 2 years at room temperature
  • 3 years refrigerated

Storage Recommendations:

  • Store in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight.
  • Reseal container tightly after each use.

‍Application Guidelines:

Range Optimal
pH Range
Temperature
Application Rates
Powder
Wastewater Treatment Plant Application Rates for 50 billion CFU/g product
PPM Grams per million
liters/day		 Grams per million
gallons/day		 Notes
0.04 40 150 Starting Dose
0.08 80 300 After 2 weeks
Liquid
Wastewater Treatment Plant Application Rates for 13.5 billion CFU/ml product
PPM ml per million
liters/day		 ml per million
gallons/day		 Notes
0.04 150 570 Starting Dose
0.08 300 1140 After 2 weeks

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Bio-Based Odor Neutralizers

Usage rates vary. Reference dose: 

  • 0.75 - 1.5 grams of 50B powder per liter of ready-to-use product
  • 2.75 - 5.5 grams of 50B powder per gallon of ready-to-use product.
Product Basics

Q: What is Ammonia Treat (AM) and how does it work?

A: AM is a high-CFU Bacillus blend featuring hyper-ammonia-utilizing strains for ammonia removal in wastewater treatment. These microbes preferentially consume ammonia (NH₃/NH₄⁺) and related nitrogen species, supporting biological ammonia removal, cleaner effluent, and fewer odor issues.

Q: Is AM a nitrifying bacteria product?

A: No. AM is not nitrifying bacteria. It uses Bacillus strains that directly utilize ammonia and support balanced nitrogen pathways. In practice, AM complements existing biomass and can support nitrification performance under variable loads.

Q: Why should I choose AM instead of a general wastewater bacteria product?

A: Standard wastewater microbes don’t prioritize ammonia metabolism, leaving plants vulnerable to effluent spikes, odor complaints, and higher aeration costs. AM is purpose-built with ammonia reducing bacteria for wastewater, making it more effective for ammonia control, regulatory compliance, and operational stability.

Technical Performance

Q: What treatment benefits should we expect?

A: Lower effluent ammonia, steadier operation during load or temperature swings, improved floc and settling, and reduced odor drivers such as ammonia, amines, and hydrogen sulfide.

Q: Does AM help reduce sludge and odors?

A: Yes. By improving nitrogen and other nutrient metabolism, AM reduces excess biomass yield and minimizes conditions that trigger ammonia-related odors. It works across aeration basins, clarifiers, lagoons, and collection systems to keep solids and odor under control.

Q: Can AM help reduce operating costs?

A: Yes. With more efficient ammonia conversion, facilities see lower aeration demand, reduced sludge handling, and less reliance on chemicals for solids separation and odor treatment.

System Applications

Q: Can AM be used in activated sludge, SBR, or MBBR systems?

A: Yes. AM performs in activated sludge, sequencing batch reactors (SBR), moving bed biofilm reactors (MBBR), oxidation ditches, clarifiers, and aerated lagoons. It is also effective in lift stations, headworks, and collection systems for odor mitigation.

Q: What are other common uses for AM?

A: AM supports animal waste ammonia reduction in manure pits, lagoons, and barns. For ammonia reductions in aquaculture, it improves water quality by lowering total ammonia nitrogen (TAN) in fish and shrimp ponds, hatcheries, and recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).

Formats & Packaging

Q: What product formats are available?

A: AM is offered in multiple formats to fit different dosing needs:

  • Powder: pails and drums for large-scale use
  • Liquid: quarts, liters, gallons and drums for flexible dosing

Q: Is AM safe for aquaculture systems?

A: Yes. AM contains natural, non-GMO Bacillus strains and is safe for fish, shrimp, aquatic plants, and other aquatic life when applied as directed.

Buying & Distribution

Q: Do you offer AM in bulk or wholesale formats?

A: Yes. AM is available in bulk and wholesale supply.

Q: Do you offer private label or OEM?

A: Yes. AM is offered in private label, OEM, and distributor-ready formats. Custom concentrations and packaging are available to fit specific needs.

Q: Where can I buy ammonia reducing bacteria for wastewater?

A: You can purchase directly from us. We ship domestically and internationally and can support distributor programs.

Q: How can I place an order or request a quote?

A: Contact our sales team for pricing and availability via our website.

Q: Is AM manufactured in the USA?

A: Yes. AM is produced in the United States under strict quality controls and CFU verification.

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Case Studies

Chengdu Landfill Leachate Treatment: Ammonia from 850 to 4 mg/L in 26 Hours

Problem:
A rural landfill in Chengdu, China was treating high-strength leachate with ammonia concentrations reaching 850 mg/L. The elevated ammonia generated severe odors, suppressed biological treatability of the leachate, and made it difficult to stabilize the wastewater for downstream handling or compliant discharge. Conventional landfill leachate treatment approaches were insufficient to rapidly reduce ammonia and odor levels under these high-strength conditions, and the operator needed an aggressive bioaugmentation program capable of bringing ammonia under control quickly. The trial evaluated whether Ammonia Treat (AM), a high-CFU heterotrophic ammonia-reducing bacteria blend, could deliver fast, sustained ammonia removal in high-strength landfill leachate where conventional biological treatment had failed.
Before
During
After
Ammonia Treat (AM) powder was applied directly to the landfill leachate with proper aeration to support biological activity, and the high-CFU ammonia-reducing bacteria rapidly established and began consuming ammonia in the leachate matrix. Within 10 hours, ammonia levels dropped from 850 mg/L to 60 mg/L, a 93% reduction, dramatically improving treatability and reducing odor intensity at the leachate pond. After 26 hours, ammonia was further reduced to 4 mg/L, a total reduction of more than 99% from the starting concentration, demonstrating fast and effective biological ammonia removal under high-strength landfill leachate conditions. For landfill operators, leachate treatment plants, and waste management facilities dealing with high-ammonia leachate, persistent odors, and suppressed biological treatability, this case demonstrates what targeted heterotrophic bioaugmentation can deliver in hours rather than days.
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Ohio High-Rise Layer Barn: Poultry Ammonia Below 20 ppm in 6 Days with Granular Microbial Treatment

Problem:
A commercial egg producer operating high-rise layer barns in Ohio experienced elevated ammonia levels during colder months when ventilation was limited to conserve barn temperature. Ammonia accumulation in the manure pits led to poor barn air quality, bird stress, eye and skin irritation across the flock, and reduced feed efficiency that compressed margins on each laying cycle. The operation required a reliable poultry ammonia control solution that could perform consistently under winter ventilation constraints, without relying on corrosive chemical treatments, additional labor, or barn temperature adjustments that would stress the birds. The trial evaluated whether Ammonia Treat for Poultry (ATp), a high-CFU granular microbial treatment formulated specifically for high-rise manure pit ammonia control, could deliver dependable ammonia reduction under real winter operating conditions in commercial layer production.
Before
During
After
Ammonia Treat for Poultry (ATp) was applied as a granular microbial treatment directly to the high-rise manure pits. Within 4 to 5 days, ammonia levels dropped to below 50 ppm, delivering rapid poultry ammonia control even under winter ventilation constraints, with further reduction to below 20 ppm within 6 to 8 days. Bird irritation was eliminated, stress levels declined, and feed conversion improved as barn air quality stabilized across the flock. Based on consistent results, ease of application, and labor savings, the producer adopted once-monthly ATp applications as a standard practice and discontinued multiple less effective alternative products. For commercial layer operations, broiler producers, breeder facilities, and poultry health managers facing winter ammonia spikes in high-rise or deep-pit barn systems, this case demonstrates what high-CFU granular ammonia control bacteria can deliver on bird welfare, feed conversion, and barn air quality without disrupting ventilation strategy or requiring corrosive chemical inputs.
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Petrochemical Wastewater Bioaugmentation: Effluent Ammonia from 8 to Below 1 mg/L in 3 Days

Problem:
A petrochemical wastewater treatment facility was unable to consistently meet updated discharge standards requiring effluent ammonia below 5 mg/L. Effluent ammonia typically ranged between 5 and 8 mg/L despite multiple attempts using both domestic and imported nitrifying bacteria products, leaving the plant exposed to ongoing compliance risk and operational penalties. Conventional nitrification approaches failed to deliver stable ammonia removal under the facility's operating conditions, and the plant needed a bioaugmentation solution that could meet the new discharge limits without major process changes. The trial evaluated whether Ammonia Treat (AM), a high-CFU heterotrophic ammonia-reducing bacteria blend, could achieve consistent ammonia removal in petrochemical wastewater where conventional nitrifying bacteria had repeatedly underperformed.
Before
During
After
Ammonia Treat (AM) microbes were applied to the petrochemical wastewater treatment system to support biological ammonia removal under existing operating conditions, with no major process changes required. Within three days, effluent ammonia dropped from the 5 to 8 mg/L baseline range to 2 mg/L, then stabilized below 1 mg/L, consistently meeting the updated discharge limits and resolving the facility's compliance exposure. Because AM contains heterotrophic, carbon-utilizing ammonia-reducing bacteria rather than conventional autotrophic nitrifiers, COD was also reduced as a secondary benefit, improving overall wastewater treatment performance and reducing organic loading on downstream processes. For petrochemical wastewater plants, refineries, and industrial facilities where conventional nitrifying bacteria have failed to deliver stable ammonia compliance, this case demonstrates what targeted heterotrophic bioaugmentation can deliver under real industrial operating conditions.
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