Microcat-BioPOP controls Odours and Fat, Oil and Grease Buildup in Lift Stations of Sewer Networks

The MICROCAT–BioPOP’s are rugged, semi-submersible cylinders that slowly dissolve and release microbes and enzymes that reduce odour and improve Fat, Oil and Grease (FOG) degradation. The MICROCAT–BioPOP’s are fabricated of a slowly dissolving matrix inside a durable, porous netting. They are designed to be dropped into a water containing tank (grease trap, lift station, etc) by a line or rope. MICROCAT–BioPOP’s contain environmentally–safe, naturally-occurring microbes and their enzyme secretions. The microbes are specially selected for their ability to break down (not just dissolve) the organic contaminants common in food preparation wastewaters and domestic water discharges generally. MICROCAT–BioPOP’s are available in different sizes to meet different wastewater flow rates.
MICROCAT–BioPOP’s are ideal for installation in any grease trap, lift station or sewer line experiencing odour problems and/or the build-up of FOG. The MICROCAT–BioPOP is designed for easy mooring and retrieval via line or rope in such systems.

Recently QM Environmental Services started a large scale application of MICROCAT–BioPOP’s in The Netherlands. At a major town MICROCAT–BioPOP’s were installed in 33 lift stations. These lift stations experienced regular FOG build up and subsequent pump malfunctions, regular physical cleanout was therefore required. After two months of application the conditions inside the lift stations where under control and no serious FOG build up occurred. Subsequently odour levels reduced and lift station pumps didn’t malfunction. The need for expensive physical cleanout was in this way eliminated. The MICROCAT–BioPOP’s are now replaced on a monthly basis to keep the situation under control.

For more information on how MICROCAT–BioPOP can help reduce your lift station or grease trap maintenance contact QM Environmental Services Ltd.