Wastewater Treatment

Ultrasound technology is a powerful tool for reducing Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) while preventing biofilm growth in basins, tanks, and clarifiers. By targeting algae and bacteria at the source, ultrasound minimizes the need for chlorine and copper-based chemicals, and significantly reduces manual cleaning and maintenance. The result is a cleaner, safer, and more efficient facility — all achieved without introducing harmful byproducts into the environment.

Baxter Water Treatment Plant

Ultrasound eliminates algae in wastewater treatment plants

Ultrasound has been proven to be very effective in killing algae. Ultrasonic sound waves damage green and green-blue algae, causing them to sink and die. SonicPure can test your water to determine the species of the algae and confirm that ultrasound will be effective.

SonicPure systems can be quickly installed and operational. With our cloud-based solution, it’s easier to share collected data and interpret courses of action. Our support helps you focus on other pressing needs.

SonicPure ultrasound systems are reliable and need little manual intervention. They include robust onboard water testing and system reporting capabilities that upload data to the cloud so you can monitor both the system and water sensor readings, such as dissolved oxygen levels.

Understand more about the impact of algae by reading our Primer on Algae and Biofilm.

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Stop Algae from Impacting Treatment Plants

Eliminating algae from wastewater is critical to protecting the environment and ensuring efficient plant operation. Wastewater treatment facilities are tasked with restoring water to a reusable state, but lagoons and holding ponds can become breeding grounds for harmful algal blooms—especially in warm climates with excess nutrients. These blooms, often made up of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae), disrupt treatment by increasing oxygen demand and suspended solids. As they die, they contribute to sludge buildup and release toxins harmful to humans and wildlife, along with foul odors. Traditional methods like filtration, algaecides, and aeration help—but they’re no longer enough.

Aging Infrastructure

Wastewater operators must fight algae blooms while managing worn-out systems. Clogged filters and corroded parts can lead to discharge violations, fines, and costly downtime.

Chemicals Are Risky

Chemical treatments may kill algae fast but require frequent use, strain staff, harm ecosystems, and must be carefully stored and handled.

Aeration Helps

While aeration supports overall water health, it’s costly to run and doesn’t directly eliminate algae, making it an incomplete solution.

A widespread water problem in urgent need of an efficient solution

The mission for wastewater treatment systems is challenging – and the responsibilities are significant. Those operating plants must collect used water and sewage, remove contaminates, and then transport treated clean water back into water sources for reuse. This important mission is highly regulated, regardless of who is responsible. The plants can be publicly or privately owned municipal plants managed by local governments or outsourced companies. Private companies, such as power plants, oil refineries, may also have their wastewater treatment facility onsite for treating wastewater. There are more than 16,000 wastewater treatment plants in the United States. A challenge of this proportion requires an efficient solution.