Type 0092

Treatment

To reduce the abundance of Type 0092, physical removal of grease before it enters the process is best. For biological correction, Aquafix recommends treating Type 0092 by metering in Qwik-Zyme L upstream. Qwik-Zyme L is designed to degrade undigestible grease compounds into short-chain fatty acids, a form consumable by the floc-forming bacteria. In conjunction, we recommend Foam Buster. Foam Buster provides nutrients that allow floc-forming bacteria to uptake short-chain fatty acids more efficiently, in turn controlling the Type 0092 population.

Because wastewater issues and the cause behind filaments can be complex, we recommend our Filament ID and Microanalysis. This not only confirms organism ID, but looks at biological indicators, plant design, and incoming substrates to decode your unique process.

Under the Microscope and in Your Plant

Type 0092 is a short (<100 µm), moderately thin (0.8 -1 µm) filamentous bacterium that can cause bulking to occur. Type 0092 can be identified under 1000x magnification by its Neisser positive sheath. This filament is typically found within floc, has no sheath, no clearly visible cells, and no attached growths. This filament stains Gram negative.

Type 0092 prefers conditions with high levels of incoming fats, oils, and greases (FOG) as well as temperatures above 18°C (65°F). If Type 0092 is observed in a system, it is a strong indication that Microthrix parvicella will accumulate in the system when temperatures drop below 18°C (65°F). This is because M. parvicella and Type 0092 appear to use similar food substrates. Therefore, if you observe high levels of Type 0092 in the fall you are at an elevated risk of experiencing M. parvicella foaming in the winter, as temperatures begin to cool.