Environmental Business Specialists, LLC services

Since 1997, EBS has provided specialized on-site support to industrial wastewater treatment systems. Ranging from on-going monitoring and technical support to emergency support during upsets and system failures, EBS brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to you when you need it. By keeping our overhead low and working with allied companies, we have the ability to give you quality data and recommendations at an affordable cost. From tracer studies to depth surveys to upset remediation, we can help you maintain compliance without breaking your budget.

The microscope is a powerful troubleshooting tool for biological wastewater treatment systems. Microscopic examinations are a critical component of a wastewater system monitoring program. Observations by trained personnel can recognize problems and trends before they become crises. EBS offers several levels of microscopic analyses. Each is accompanied by a complete report with comments and recommendations.

In addition to extensive microscopic examination and microbiological evaluation capabilities, the EBS laboratory has the capability to conduct all the basic tests needed for routine monitoring of a biological wastewater system. In support of our field studies and treatability work, we have the capability to perform basic wet chemistry testing such as ammonia, phosphorus, chemical oxygen demand (COD), total suspended solids (TSS), pH and nitrate. Most of this testing can also be performed at client sites by our Wastewater Specialists who are located in several cities in the southeastern United States. These analyses provide critical information to numerous clients who rely on EBS as an important “second set of eyes.”

Respirometry is the technique of continuously monitoring the oxygen uptake of biomass under controlled conditions. It is a powerful tool for evaluating biological processes. At EBS, we are on the cutting edge in the use of respirometry to optimize nutrient and bioaugmentation applications in industrial wastewater treatment systems. We have conducted studies for over forty systems throughout the United States. The results of these studies have been used to improve treatment efficiency and reduce nutrient costs in virtually every case. In addition to nutrient evaluations, our respirometers have been used to conduct biodegradability studies, nitrification testing, toxicity/inhibition screenings, and performance comparisons of commercial biological additives.