Articles and Case Studies

Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) President and Chairman Kimberly A. Reed today hosted a teleconference roundtable discussion with more than 100 business leaders and stakeholders in the water treatment and sanitation sectors. “Having access to export financing helps our company clean the water in our world and produce simple, low cost, and robust technologies. EXIM is an important tool for U.S. companies in our sector to create and retain jobs, both directly and indirectly,” said Robert Rebori, President of BioMicrobics, Inc. “We’re working toward better water, and a better world.” Read More.

LENEXA, KANSAS:  Water & Wastes Digest (WWD) and Industrial Water & Wastes Digest (iWWD), industry-leading Magazines, awarded their 2019 Top Project winners with crystal awards Monday, Sept. 23 at the Maggiano’s Little Italy Ballroom in Chicago during WEFTEC 2019.

“We are recognizing and celebrating projects and people tonight.  The WWD Top Projects Awards, granted annually during WEFTEC, shine a light on the exceptional work done with these developments, and we are pleased to acknowledge the achievements of so many projects,” said WWD Senior Managing Editor Bob Crossen, and emcee for the Awards Ceremony. “Each project was nominated through forms on the Water & Wastes Digest website and were evaluated by the editorial team. The winners exemplified excellence in collaboration, strength in overcoming project challenges and taking their project beyond just construction and technical goals.”

One such project recognized was the Castello di Amorosa Winery.  The property within the last two years installed the BioMicrobics BioBarrier HSMBR Winery Wastewater System to not only replaced the failed system on the property, but to meet the new stringent water quality regulations and utilize a certified water reuse system.

Also awarded at the ceremony Monday night was the 2019 WWD Industry Icon award. This award is given to an individual in the industry who has gone above and beyond to elevate an industry issue, making themselves iconic for their work. This year’s winner is Doug Riseden, technical support manager for Krausz Hymax. Riseden wants to make everybody in the industry safer, particularly those working in trenches. He has hosted seminars and has taught trench safety lessons at events across the country and his passion for the issue is seemingly unmatched. [more]

For a complete list of the winners, please visit: https://www.wwdmag.com/awards/wwd-iwwd-announce-top-project-winners-2019

“When Bob Rebori, President of BioMicrobics, Inc., ventured into the realm of wastewater treatment after working as an industrial engineer in New Jersey and relocating to Kansas after 1981, it was for a company with a focus on large municipal water and wastewater treatment plants. Typically, these conventional methods of handling sewage are expensive to set-up, difficult to operate, and needed more labor and cost for maintenance. After 14 years and arose as Vice President of Operations for the International Division, he knew that scaling up the MicroFAST® decentralized technology was the future of wastewater management.” [more]

“Bob Fincher spent a week with a camper, a GPS and a lot of caffeine to visit some of the leading companies in sustainability,” –Editor. Founder and chairman, Bob Fincher, recently took to the road in search of companies in the Midwest that are helping the rest of the nation understand the importance of sustainability and the technologies and tactics that can help create homes and buildings that are friendlier to the earth and to their inhabitants. Many companies were evaluated. What follow are his observations of the best of the best.” [more]

“Conventional sewer operations managed by small communities provide centralized treatment of wastewater of which residents are accustomed. But the expense of operating these systems as they expand with miles and miles of sewer lines is staggering…A proven option has been decentralized wastewater treatment systems.” [more]

“The global water and wastewater treatment systems market will grow at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2017 to 2022 to reach $90.76 billion by 2022. The growth of this market is primarily driven by rapidly growing population and urbanization, increasing demand for new water resources, growing concerns of water quality and public health, and increasing prevalence of water-borne diseases…. The key players in the global water and wastewater treatment systems market are Xylem Inc., Evoqua, 3M, Pentair plc, ITT Inc., United Utilities Group PLC, Veolia S.A., Bio-Microbics…” [more]

With global population projected to increase from 7.6 billion today to 8.6 billion by 2030—a 13% rise in a dozen years—it surprises no one that the demand for water will increase proportionally. We don’t have enough now as it is: About two-thirds of the world’s populations live in regions of water scarcity at least one month each year, according to a study out of the Netherlands (“Four billion people facing severe water scarcity,” Hoekstra and Mekonnen, University of Twente, February 2016)…” [more]

Frost & Sullivan awards BioMicrobics on the basis of overcoming industry challenges and leveraging business impact with a commitment to innovation, creativity, and technology incubation….” [more]

“Unlike conventional systems which are fabricated and pieced together using components from various manufacturers, our products are fully integrated engineered systems…” [more]

Stormwater treatment means the removal of toxins and pollutants from the water. Running stormwater is a major source of pollution…” [more]

“…innovations we see as best-in-class trendsetters in their product category, the d-Rain Joint Pavement Rainwater Filtration System…” [more]

POSTED IN #CONSTRUCTION, #GREENBUILDING, #LEED [BLOG] “Among the most exciting new product of this year is the d-Rain Joint Rainwater Filter Drain. Stormwater running off hardscape is both a real issue and a major first cost for real estate development. The d-Rain Joint Rainwater Filter Drain installs and looks like a standard expansion joint used in hardscape, yet it provides a gap slightly smaller than 1″ wide that allows water to flow through to the subsurface. The d-Rain allows drainage at 2 gallons per minute per linear foot, up to a maximum of 5 gpm/linear foot…”

“Landscaping and Water Management Category: d-Rain Joint Pavement Rainwater Filtration System…” [more]

“Urban storm water runoff has become a focus in recent years. In most cities, significant amounts of water fall onto impervious surfaces, such as roads, driveways, parking lots, etc., ending up as run off; sheeting across surfaces and picking up more contaminants and pollutants to simply flow out unfiltered to waterways through the storm drains and greatly reduces the amount of water infiltrating the soil…” [more]

The state of water resources varies greatly around the globe. Innovative water treatment technologies, green infrastructure, and improved management approaches can help change the current paradigm, allowing stormwater, municipal wastewater, and other ‘post-use’ water to be valued as a resource for fit-for-purpose water reuse, energy, nutrients, metals, and other valuable substances.” [more]

WATER Down the drain and out of mind? Here’s how individuals and businesses can preserve our most precious resource and move towards a more sustainable future….”[more]

It seems as though anything associated with winemaking should be good for the environment. A natural product (grapes) mixes with another natural product (water) and is allowed to ferment using natural sugars and a natural ingredient (yeast) to make a pretty natural product. [more]

Since early 2001, Alternative Wastewater systems (AWS) of Idaho has distributed Bio-Microbics products. Very familiar with the MicroFAST and other FAST systems, they wanted to try out the new BioBarrier Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) unit, also from BioMicrobics. [more]

The Wholesale Meat (Owyhee) Packing Plant in Homedale, Idaho was established in 1989. After 20 years in business they were faced with an unfortunate situation, a failed septic system. [more]

Faced with a 1320‐foot distance to connect to the centralized wastewater treatment system, the owner of a commercial storage facility in the center of Bradley, Illinois began exploring decentralized options. To gain decentralized system approval, the town required installation of a NSF/ANSI Std 350 certified water recycling system to accommodate the flow from restrooms and other facilities for office workers. [more]

Hospital WasteWater (HWW) can contain hazardous substances, such as pharmaceutical residues (such as antibiotics), chemical hazardous substances (like disinfectants and cleaning products), pathogens, and radioisotopes. These contaminants most often will kill the flora in the sewage and can be difficult to treat. If not properly sized and maintained, wastewater treatment systems installed on such properties will fail. [more]

Application highlights: 1.35 million gallons treated/reused in first year of operation; Tanks & treatment system are a high-efficiency, low-maintenance pairing; Winery wastewater treatment with BioMicrobics & ZCL | Xerxes is now Napa Green-certified; Corrosion resistance of fiberglass is advantage in winery’s acidic soil; Three 22,000-gallon fiberglass water tanks (10-foot-diameter)…[more]

The report on the “Membrane Bioreactor Systems market“ offers elaborated knowledge on the Membrane Bioreactor Systems market. Parts like dominating firms, classification, size, business atmosphere, SWOT analysis, and most effectual trends within the business area unit comprised during this analysis study. The dominant firms GE, Veolia, Koch, Hitachi Aqua-Tech, Mitsubishi Rayon, Wehrle Umwelt GmbH, Degremont, Kubota, United Envirotech, WesTech, BioMicrobics, Ovivo, Aqua-Aerobic, Evac, Toray, Evoqua, Beijing Grant.” [more]

Q&A With BioMicrobics, Inc. | “Wineries and vineyards face some added environmental and economic challenges to properly treat and dispose of wastewater. Proper treatment and disposal can be costly and there are very strict regulations that must be followed…” [more]

A shipping depot located on the vast Mississippi River floodplain called for onsite system design creativity….” [more]

Home builders know better than almost anyone that trying a new product is not a casual matter….” [more]

Zeiter Septics Unlimited is called on late in the development of two Illinois indoor growing operations and installs membrane bioreactors to handle wastewater….”[more]

All types of salt can be used in the Scienco® SciBRINE® Brinemakers: Pelletized Salt, Rock Salt, Solar and Food Grade Granulated Salt. A graded gravel bed is required when using granulated salt. [more]

When it comes to making savings in fuel and money on a boat, many people focus on propulsion and then look at the efficiencies of different components. But weight and therefore fuel savings can also be made with the storage of fresh, grey, and black water. ….” [more]

Maritime Reporter TV – [VIDEO LINK] “At the SMM 2016 in Hamburg, Germany, Maritime Reporter TV’s Greg Trauthwein, Editor and Associate Publisher of Maritime Reporter and Engineering News, interviews Robert (Bob) J. Rebori, President, BioMicrobics Scienco/FAST. Mr. Rebori discusses current market conditions and drivers for waste water handling systems…”

It seems as though anything associated with wine-making should be good for the environment….” [more]

“Earlier this year, BioMicrobics was awarded the President’s “E Star” Award for Exports, the highest recognition any U.S. Company or organization can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. Exports…” [more]

“Water Online spoke with the team at BioMicrobics — Robert J. Rebori, president, and Jennifer Cisneros, director of marketing — about environmentally friendly MBR solutions, green building standards, and how to handle fouling…..” [more]

“Membrane bioreactor system allows the transformation of a scarred strip mining operation into the thriving Giant Goose Ranch resort. As if the number of systems wasn’t enough, there were the mixed-up soils. Together, those two factors added up to a challenge, but one that New Excavating Technology Inc. of St. Anne, Illinois, was prepared to handle….” [more]

Project Name: BAYVIEW REVITALIZATION PROJECT, System Specifications: MICROFAST TREATMENT UNITS, Virginia Distributor: NATURE WORKS, Inc…” [more]

The RollsAIR™ Extended Aeration System is an Activated Sludge Treatment system utilizing an aerobic wastewater treatment process designed to be a simple, low- cost, robust system of its type. The complete RollsAIR™ system uses the MyTEE® in the “headworks” zone to screen trash and settle grit. The MyTEE® screen deflects non-soluble solids to stay in the vault… [more]

What kind of options does a neighborhood developer have to easily manage and monitor the wastewater generated from the homes of cluster developments or a small community?… [more]

BioMicrobics’ advanced water treatment systems helped a vineyard in the growing city of Garzon, Maldonado, Uruguay to treat its wastewater onsite for reuse. The South American winery market represents a growing market for wastewater treatment solutions and reuse opportunities, such as irrigation water for vineyards, recycled water for dust control, processing area wash-down water… [more]

A Wise Water International, de Campinas, SP, está na expectative de fechar seu primeiro contrato de fornecimento de estações compactas de tratamento biológico da representada norteamericana Biomicrobics. Segundo o diretor da empresa, Marco Astolfi, as negociações envolvem condomínios de alto padrão na região de Campinas e Valinhos, cujas casas estão sendo cobradas pelo Ministério Público para deixar de usar fossas sépticas… [more]

In Western Kansas, those properties that experience biologically-failed septic systems rarely have options other than to replace the entire system – an expensive endeavor for low-income housing… [more]

Water is a precious commodity in our society that’s worth preserving. GREENER OPTIONS: Conventional sewage treatment is expensive to operate. Some small communities are looking for alternative ways to manage wastewater. Recycling wastewater can have both major economic and environmental benefits for communities, according to the US EPA and wastewater system manufacturers… [more]

Decentralized systems are important in a country’s permanent wastewater infrastructure. Water is a precious commodity in our society that’s worth preserving. Recycling wastewater can have both major economic and environmental benefits for communities, according to the US EPA and wastewater system manufacturers, like Bob Rebori, President of BioMicrobics, Inc… [more]

BMI [BioMicrobics, Inc] specializes in innovative and broad-reaching solutions to wastewater and stormwater management problems. Beyond that, the business has built a reputation for providing products that meet the highest worldwide performance and safety standards for treatment of water, wastewater and rainwater. The company serves clients at land and at sea, with a niche in building durable produces and systems that arc both efficient and easy to maintain… [more]

Decentralized systems have come a long way from the days of rudimentary systems for single family homes — they can now accommodate larger flows and much more complex requirements, according to Bob Rebori, President at BioMicrobics, during a Water Online radio interview…. [more]

SciCHLOR® Sodium Hypochlorite Generator is a safe, cost-effective and reliable method to produce a highly active, meta-stable disinfection solution The science behind the SciCHLOR® is the environmentally-responsible ElectroChemical Activation (ECA) method of the SciCELL® unit. Ideal for applications that require large amounts of chlorine, such as water treatment, wastewater, agricultural, etc.. [more]

Here are nine questions to consider before adopting the practice. Chlorine is a wonderful, life-saving chemical. It may be taken somewhat for granted today, but chlorine’s arrival more than a century ago really did herald a revolution, and it’s still going strong. Of course, the use of liquid and gas chlorine also has its drawbacks, including the ongoing expense of repurchase and a variety of safety concerns associated with transport and storage… [more]

According to the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (www.nowra.org), onsite and decentralized wastewater treatment systems are an important part of a country’s permanent wastewater infrastructure. [more]

British Columbia’s fly‐in recreational fishing lodge industry was threatened by federal regulators to be closed or fined up to $200,000 unless the sewage wastewater was treated. [more]

“I had a gentleman northwest of Red Deer call me with a problem. His treatment mount had failed. By doing some of his own research, he decided to open up the mount and look for clues. ” [more]

Besides knowing what not to put in a septic system, it is critical to know what not to put above or around it. [more]

Just as it is important to have your family recognize the significance of energy conservation to reduce your environmental footprint and home operating expense, an understanding of your septic system’s requirements is essential. [more]

Based on the obvious need for cost effective and sustainable solutions, studies have been conducted in cooperation with community and environmental groups to develop less centralized and more environmentally beneficial wastewater treatment systems. [more]

It’s not often that the intricacies of an onsite system make newspaper headlines. But, the Southtown Star in suburban Chicago this week ran a story and photos showing the first local installation of a BioBarrier system from BioMicrobics. [more]

The freshly excavated land next to the industrial building in New Lenox was about to make some sewage history as the scene of an installation of a new [BioBarrier® Membrane BioReactor (MBR)] aerobic treatment unit. [more]

BioMicrobics North Dakota Distributor took a picture of their newly installed, 120,000 GPD MyFAST® Wastewater Treatment System right before start-up. [more]

A MicroFAST® wastewater treatment systemis the solution for a Colorado lodge with poor soils and steep slopes. [more]

ProudGreenHome.com© | Sponsored by BioMicrobics | Twenty-five percent of homes in the United States have septic systems. Ninety percent of these are in rural environments. [more]

Father-son teams dominate at the 2013 National Backhoe Roe-D-Hoe hosted by the National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association. [more]

An installation for an RV resort in Illinois meets challenges posed by poor soils by deploying an ATU with a pressure-dosed drainfield. [more]

BioMicrobics Inc. and Held & Associates Inc. hosted an event welcoming the visiting delegation of the US Ambassador to Nigeria. The purpose of the visit was for the delegation to participate in AG CONNECT, the international trade show for the agriculture industry, which was held at the Kansas City Convention early in January. [more]

Treating wastewater for onsite use could take a burden off our aging infrastructure while creating high-quality water that won’t contaminate local watersheds… [more]

Treatment Systems for Onsite Residential and Commercial Water Reuse. NSF International has developed a new standard for the treatment and reuse of both gray water and combined wastewater sources. [more]

The US company BioMicrobics’ BioBarrier® MBR and HSMBR® can remove 99% of harmful pathogens from wastewater. The EN-12566-3-certified, packaged, domestic wastewater treatment MBR systems can make the most difficult sites usable and ideal even for direct discharge with no additional disinfection. [more]

BioMicrobics Do’s & Don’ts list. Without proper septic system care — especially as a system nears 20 or more years of use — homeowners are in danger of leaks and blockages that can contaminate soil and water sources. [more]

The latest in building science is on display at Professional Builder Show Village 2013 [more]

The newly constructed Los Cabos International Convention Center (ICC) covers an area of 25.922 m2 and has the capacity to host events for up to 6,400 people in 3 exhibition halls and 7 conference rooms. [more]

EDC, the official magazine for the LEED® Professional, Readers were asked to vote for products that they feel offer the best combination of sustainable attributes with ease of use and installation in a variety of categories. [more]

Project Profile: BioMicrobics MyFAST Effluent reused for irrigating Living Wall at Los Cabos International Convention Center [more]

Title: Better Idea for National Parks. “BioMicrobics’ global market is liquid and lucrative…” [more]

Title: Water, Water, Everywhere, by Mary Bush. “BioMicrobics’ global market is liquid and lucrative…” [more]

Title: BioMicrobics Named a 2012 President’s “E” Award Recipient. “Honored for outstanding export activity…” [more]

Title: Are Onsite Residential Membrane Systems Possible? – “Homeowners test the latest advancements in wastewater treatment…” [more]

Trade Agreements Help Small Businesses in Kansas and Missouri, by Christina Sevilla, Assistant Deputy U.S. Trade Representative. “On the occasion of World Trade Week…” [more]

Title: BioMicrobics Named a 2012 President’s “E” Award Recipient for Outstanding Export Activity. “SHAWNEE, Kan. – BioMicrobics Inc., a global leader in manufacturing onsite wastewater and stormwater treatment systems…” [more]

Trade Agreements Help Small Businesses in Kansas and Missouri, by Christina Sevilla, Assistant Deputy U.S. Trade Representative. “On the occasion of World Trade Week…” [more]

A FAST-track installation involving high-strength aerobic treatment units allows a freeway travel center to open on time… [more]

Title: Gov. Brownback Visits Shawnee Company Named State’s Top Exporter, by Stephen Montemayor. “International exports help Shawnee Company thrive…” [more]

Title: Kansas Honors Shawnee Business. “A Shawnee company has won a statewide business award for international trade. BioMicrobics was named the 2011 Kansas Exporter of the Year by Gov. Sam Brownback…” [more]

Title: Turning WasteWater Into Gold Water, Staff Writer. “He’s faster than a speeding bullet and flies to countries barely on the radar…” [more]

Title: Small Business Takes on the World, by David Conrads. “Business opportunities get bigger as the world gets smaller…” [more]

Title: Breaking the Barrier, by Allison Blodig, REHS, Manager, Regulatory Affairs and Special Projects, BioMicrobics, Inc. “MBR Technology Applications in On-Site Systems – The Next Generation of Wastewater Treatment Options. What are “membranes”?…” [more]

Title: Old School Values [Cover image installing MicroFAST® system], by Gil Longwell. “Constant training, respect for employees and customers, and old-fashioned fairness…” [more]

Title: BioMicrobics Promotes at U.S. Wastewater Program in Romania [more]

Title: BioMicrobics Introduces S.O.S. Program. “This program provides a solution to a failed drainfield/leachfield with a money-back warranty.” [more] To learn more about the S.O.S.-Save Our Septic® Warranty Program, click here

Title: Why Decentralized/Distributed Systems are Popular Alternative Treatment, by Robert K. Rebori, Staff Writer. “On-site treatment systems benefit homeowners, developers, and the environment…” [more]

Title: In Maryland, a Push for Better Septic Systems. “Coastal environments, almost by definition, are sensitive ecosystems…” [more]

Title: The BioBarrier® MBR system featured on the Bulgaria TV broadcast. “Versions of decentralized wastewater treatment systems were offered today in the center of the high-tech, business…” [more]

Title: Conference Aims to Prioritize Water Issues at CARICOM. “The Caribbean Water and Wastewater Conference and Exhibition opened…” [more]

Title: China and US Cooperate on Building Efficiency, Staff Writer. “BEIJING, CHINA – After touring the “America House,” a U.S. designed demonstration of cutting edge “zero energy” building technology…” [more]

Title: BioMicrobics Wins “Exporter of the Year” Award. “Our mission is to bring superior products to emerging markets….” [more]

Title: Kansas Small Business Exports Wastewater Treatment Systems to Mexico Backed By Enhanced EX-IM Bank Medium Term Financing. “WASHINGTON, D.C.: BioMicrobics Inc., a small business in Shawnee Mission, Kan., is exporting 10 of its FAST wastewater treatment systems and…” [more]

Title: Summer Camp Experience, “The Minnesota onsite association installs technology to bring wastewater treatment at a Girl Scout camp into the 21st century” [more]

Title: Breaking the Record, by Scottie Dayton. “Two brothers in west-central Wisconsin design and install the largest privately owned onsite system in the state…” [more]