Comparative Assessment of Using Innovative Stationary Load in the Anammox Technology

Anammox bacteria are promising for treatment of wastewater with high ammonium content. Immobilization of microbial communities on various carriers for biocenosis attachment is a widespread technological approach, increasing the productivity and reliability of wastewater treatment biotechnologies. Compared to the Polyvom stationary biomass carrier and Etek and Mutag moving-bed carriers, the new type of stationary biomass carrier based on a nonwoven material resulted in the best specific productivity values, both per volume and per carrier area. The new stationary carrier is promising for application at wastewater treatment plants.