World Water Works, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of wastewater treatment solutions, announces the availability of the proven DEMON® treatment system for removal of nitrogen from wastewater. The DEMON system provides reliable performance and numerous benefits over traditional nitrification-denitrification systems, making it ideal for food and beverage processing facilities that have wastewater streams with high ammonia concentrations.

Traditionally, the Food and Beverage Industry has been a large water consumer, so efficient solutions are always in demand. A DEMON system not only reduces pollutants in wastewater, but can also play an important role in wastewater treatment energy self-sufficiency. The reductions in carbon source and energy consumption also lead to reduced treatment costs, which can provide a critical edge for these competitive industries. Other major benefits of DEMON include reductions in ammonia load and, reduced sludge handling volumes, and less greenhouse gas production. More than thirty systems are currently operational using the patented DEMON technology, which was based on extensive academic, lab, field pilot, and full-scale experience. The DEMON system features ammonia oxidizing bacteria, which convert half the ammonia to nitrite. A second anaerobic biological process uses Anammox bacteria to convert the combination of nitrite and remaining ammonia directly into nitrogen gas.

This system reduces energy requirements by 60 percent compared to traditional nitrogen removal processes, eliminates the need for all chemicals, and produces 90 percent less sludge. The system also features a low carbon footprint – the anaerobic process actually consumes carbon dioxide. The true key to the process success is the patented control strategy and patented biomass separation device, which enriches the specialized slowly growing biomass. This enhances process robustness and treatment capacity.

With more than nine years of full-scale experience, the DEMON treatment system has proven to be a very cost effective solution. World Water Works’ optimized process and extended service plan keeps the system robust and minimizes the need for oversight and maintenance. In addition, World Water Works’ expertise in controls and communications ensures accurate control and data logging.