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lystek specializes in the recovery of organic materials. more specifically, lystek offers a unique, patented process for the management and beneficial use of biosolids .
methanogenic activity of full - scale digester increased by 50% with lystek addition .
lystek is developing additional biofertilizer product formulations for a range of other beneficial uses .
methane yield and vss destruction increased by 20% and 27% after lystek addition .
lystek’s biosolids management solutions eliminate pathogens and drastically reduce the unpleasant odours associated with biosolids .
lystek’s patented, award - winning and proven biosolids management solutions are ready to implement today .
when the lystek approach is used in the management of biosolids, there are many benefits .
lystek biosolids are pathogen free and environmentally friendly with a ten - fold reduction in odour .
lystek is a leading provider of thermal hydrolysis solutions for the sustainable management of biosolids and organics .
lystek has an experienced management team, with expertise in waste management, wastewater engineering ...
the proprietary lystek process involves a combination of heat, alkali, and high shear mixing ...
lystek thermal hydrolysis technology can also accept raw sludge directly, producing a high quality product without digestion .
the lystek approach uses a combination of heat and alkali with high shear mixing to produce the concentrated fertilizer. the process that lystek uses is capable of treating dewatered or thickened raw and digested types of sludge .
benefits the lystek approach to biosolids management has deep scientific roots and has been proven effective time and again .
so lystek has persuaded guelph to store not only the city’s sewage sludge but also that of other municipalities .
city of st. thomas chooses leading biosolids solution provider, lystek international inc. july 20, 2016 3: 25pm
award - winning, biosolids and organics solutions firm, lystek international inc. (lystek) and the town of st marys have entered into a formal agreement that will see lystek look after all marketing and sales of lystegro, the class a quality, federally registered, canadian food inspection agency (cfia) biofertilizer product produced at the town’s wastewater resource recovery center .
but guelph puts only a small fraction of its sewage sludge through the lystek system. for the past 5 years only about 15 per cent of the guelph wastewater plant sludge output was processed through the city - owned lystek equipment, for distribution on farmer’s fields .
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the lystek omrc has had a very positive impact on our community. in addition to making us part of the new, green economy, we can now show how lystek’s investment in the eco park is paying real dividends to the benefit of all citizens of southgate and beyond .
lystek offers advanced biosolids processing solutions for municipal wastewater treatment plants and similar, organic waste materials from the industrial, commercial and agricultural sectors .
“st marys is a progressive community. the original deployment of the lystek technology at our treatment facility demonstrated our firm commitment to this objective .
the university of waterloo is pleased to have played a role at the incubation and development stage of lystek’s growth. we are proud to be able to contribute to lystek’s world - class technology – a technology that has been recognized by peers and is having a positive impact on the environment .
the dundalk organic material recovery centre (omrc) is being built by cambridge - based lystek international. lystek specializes in commercializing biosolids treatment technology from wastewater facilities. they claim that the lystek processed sewage sludge, although it still contains all the toxic metals, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, makes a liquid biosolids that has lower bacteria and may have less odour. because it is liquid, there is more of it than the dewatered biosolids .
centre wellington is pleased with its decision to include the lystek technology at the elora wastewater treatment plant. this allows us to reduce our off - site management costs while producing a registered fertilizer product that is valuable to the agricultural community. lystek solutions offer diversity and multiple ‘wins’ both economically and environmentally .
lystek’s proven, low temperature, thermal hydrolysis process is leading the way in cost effective, easy - to - operate, biosolids and organics management .
the multi - use, award - winning lystek system reduces costs, volumes and ghg’s by converting municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities into resource recovery centers .
lystek’s innovative solutions help municipalities and other generators reduce waste, costs, odors and greenhouse gas emissions while optimizing plant operations and contributing to diversion and sustainability .
the city entered into an agreement with lystek five years ago to use the fully processed sewage sludge for its fertilizing programs of farmer’s fields, including pastures .
guelph’s sewage operation produces approximately 20, 000 tonnes of dewatered sewage sludge every year. lystek equipment was piloted in guelph and by 2007, an agreement was signed, requiring the city to buy and install a full commercial - sized lystek operation in our city at a cost of $ 1. 25 million .
now here’s the kicker. in 2006, the city of guelph issued a request for proposal (rfp), to build a super - sized biosolids storage facility, then estimated to cost $ 11 million. it is now estimated to cost more than $ 20 million. this was planned to store lystek’s “product” until it could be disposed in the warmer months. the planning that went into this would permit lystek to pump in biosolid material obtained from other ontario communities. but since guelph can only find a few farm fields to spread with lystek, why store the lystek when they can’t even spread the current output ?
back home in dundalk, ontario, lystek has constructed a plant that treats biosolids and organics from a variety of customers throughout an 80 - mile radius. nestled among farmlands, the organic material recovery center converts up to 150, 000 tons / year, and serves as a model for what lystek envisions in california .
“lystek technology is now featured and / or under way in eight facilities across canada and a ninth project is now in the commissioning stage in fairfield, california .
in addition to helping wwtps, lystek’s solutions can benefit industries such as food, beverage, agriculture (of course), and virtually any operation that produces organic waste .
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so far lystek has only been able to use just 15 per cent per year of the guelph sewage sludge. the company is only able distribute the stuff between april and november .
leveraging the full power of lystek thermal hydrolysis will help you reduce operational costs, while increasing biogas output for green energy and enhancing the overall value and capacity of your existing plant infrastructure .
after much research and analysis, it became clear that the lystek solution was the best, net solution for st. thomas. we are confident this decision will pay economic and environmental dividends .
implementing a lystek thp solution will transform your traditional wastewater treatment plant (wwtp) into a true wastewater resource recovery center (wrrc) by harnessing and maximizing the value in these amazing resources .
lystek’s proven technology transforms biosolids and other organics into a pathogen free, federally registered, cfia (canada) and class a eq (u. s. a .) recognized biofertilizer product .
with lystek, you get proven solutions delivered by an experienced management team with years of combined expertise in waste management, waste water engineering, microbiology, regulatory affairs, agrology, marketing and communications .
“lystek’s innovative technology transforms by - products from wastewater treatment into higher use products, including energy, turning a problem into a resource, ” said katherine balpataky, editor of water canada and program chair of the water’s next awards. “lystek is a leader in the journey towards a circular economy, and we are proud to honor their accomplishments in exemplary customer service through our awards program, ” she said .
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the addition of the state - of the - art, lystek solution to our wastewater treatment plant operations is playing a vital role in contributing to our goal of being a progressive, industry leader in biosolids management .
in addition to the creation of a saleable, class a (eq) quality, fertilizer product, the multi - beneficial lystek system can also be utilized to optimize or “lystemize” the overall performance of your plant .
a sneak peak at a vredo injector, grassland injector, injecting # lystegro # lystek into a live hay field / pasture with little to no disturbance, it' s a huge improvement from last year. urltoken
leveraging its patented and proven technology, lystek processes biosolids and other organics into a pathogen free, federally registered, cfia (canada) and recognized class a eq (u. s. a .) biofertilizer product .
once lystek finishes processing sewage from the municipal plants, the finished product is not a nice, fluffy dried compost, it’s a stinky, liquid slurry. they claim is it is perfectly safe to use as fertilizer .
so, in addition to the creation of a saleable, class a (eq) quality, fertilizer product, the multi - beneficial lystek system can also be utilized to optimize or “lystemize” the overall performance of your plant .
the sfpuc is proud to work with a leading company like lystek, as they continue to leverage years of sound science and research to safely divert biosolids from landfills and prove their value as a renewable, class a quality resource .
therefore, in addition to the creation of a saleable, class a quality, federally registered fertilizer product, the multi - beneficial lystek system can also be utilized to optimize or “lystemize” the overall performance of your wastewater treatment plant .
“on behalf of our entire team at lystek and our parent company, the tomlinson group, we are extremely honored to accept these prestigious awards”, said kevin litwiller, director of marketing & business development for lystek. “it is further rewarding to be recognized alongside all of the finalists in both of these categories, all who are doing amazing work to advance the responsible use of water and wastewater, not only here in north america, but around the world. ”
it was unreal, how easy the deployment of this system was. this, combined with the small footprint, low cost and excellent support from the lystek team - it was almost like the system was designed especially for our facility .
lystek international inc. is an organic materials recovery firm that is helping municipalities and other generators reduce waste, costs, odors and greenhouse gas emissions through its innovative approach to biosolids and organics management. the multi - use lystek system can be leveraged to optimize digesters and biological nutrient removal systems while also contributing to diversion and sustainability. this is achieved by transforming non - hazardous, organic materials into nutrient - rich, federally - registered fertilizers and other, multi - purpose products .
the lystek approach to biosolids management focuses on producing concentrated liquid fertilizer that is free from pathogens and high in nutrients. the end product is easy to store, pump and transport and may be applied in a similar fashion to standard liquid fertilizers .
this plan is to store the stuff over the cold months and then it is taken by lystek corporation to be “re - watered” with raw human waste from septic tanks, aircraft toilets and porta - potties, then spread the liquid on agriculture lands .
the core lystek technology is an innovative, energy - efficient and cost - effective process involving a combination of heat, alkali, and high shear mixing to produce a high - solid, pathogen - free, nutrient - rich, liquid biofertilizer product. one of the key benefits of the lystek process is a breakthrough discovery that creates a safe, stable, low viscosity biofertilizer with a solid concentration in the range of 14 – 17% . the processed product can be transported and applied using conventional handling equipment .
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the lystek process demonstrates sustained excellence in advancing our knowledge of solutions for the management of residuals and biosolids, with potential for use in many locations, operational proof of performance, improvement of biosolids handling and nutrient recovery and improvement of biosolids quality for beneficial use .
from its origins at the university of waterloo in 2000, lystek is on its way to becoming a market leader in the management and re - use of organic materials. this achievement along with the provision of new jobs and greater prosperity deserves high regard and recognition .
lystegro is a pathogen - free, nutrient - rich fertilizer that exceeds the definition for united states environmental protection agency (us epa) class a eq material. lystek biofertilizer has also been registered at the federal level by the canadian food inspection agency (cfia) .
lystek is currently planning on continuing to participate with omafra to quantify the benefits of lystegro in 2016 where trials will be implemented to evaluate lystegro injected during side dress time for corn as well as prior to cover crop establishment following winter wheat harvest in the late summer .
the board of directors is extremely proud of the track record of success at the fssd and pleased with staff accomplishment. we look forward to the positive benefits this partnership with lystek brings to the communities of fairfield, suisun city, solano county and the entire bay area .
lystek international, founded in 2000, is finally bringing the technology to the u. s. , and what better place to start than in new york city? lystek, in cooperation with manhattan college, is currently undertaking a confirmatory study for potential application at plants, such as the hunts point wastewater treatment plant (wwtp), to ensure the system' s efficacy for the big apple’s treatment requirements. the company is also negotiating with municipal clients in california — a massive agricultural market — setting the stage for bicoastal adoption in two prime locations .
the science behind the technology developed by lystek and the remarkable end product lystegro has numerous demonstrated benefits. this is recycling and reuse at its best. producers are already quickly recognizing the advantages that can be achieved and will surely adopt the slogan; farmers who know, use lystegro !
the lystek approach can also reduce storage needs, disposal and transportation costs for plant operators, and can be integrated into as little as 1, 000 sq. feet of space. the end result is a homogeneous fertilizer that’s safe and stable and that farmers both want and need .
lystek international inc. is a leading provider of thermal hydrolysis solutions for the sustainable management of biosolids and organics. the multi - use, award - winning lystek system reduces costs, volumes and ghg’s by converting municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities into resource recovery centers. this is achieved by transforming organic waste streams into value - added products and services, such as the patented lystemize® process for optimizing digester performance, reducing volumes and increasing biogas production; lystegro®, a high - value, nutrient - rich biofertilizer and lystecarb®, an alternative source of carbon for bnr systems .
lystek is a leading provider of thermal hydrolysis solutions for the sustainable management of biosolids and organics. the multi - use, award - winning lystek system reduces costs, volumes and ghg’s by converting municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities into resource recovery centers. this is achieved by transforming organic waste streams into value - added products and services, such as the patented lystemize ® process for optimizing digester performance, reducing volumes and increasing biogas production; lystegro ®, a high - value, nutrient - rich biofertilizer and lystecarb ®, an alternative source of carbon for bnr systems .
the lystek process can effectively treat thickened or dewatered raw or digested biosolids as well as other, non - hazardous organic “waste” materials. the closed loop system not only reduces odors but modifies them to have a more “earthy” aroma. reduced, less offensive odors help to enhance public acceptance .
back to lystek’s dundalk operation. although still under construction, it has not been approved by the ministry of environment (moe). is all this starting to sound familiar? has not guelph’s $ 34 million wet waste - composting plant yet to receive moe approval to commence full operation ?
what i do understand is the danger of spreading lystek treated human waste on pastures and fields. sewer wastes come not only from homes but also from industries, hospitals, porta potties and airlines. why can’t human waste be spread such as manure from farm animals, a practice used for centuries? because the toxic elements in human originated sewage waste can filter up through the food chain to our tables from agriculture lands using the stuff. for example, cows feeding on lystek treated pastures could ingest sludge - tainted food and pass it on to unsuspecting families and food processing enterprises .
cfi is pleased to welcome lystek as an associate member of our organization. cfi is the association representing the fertilizer industry in canada. our industry contributes over $ 12 billion annually to the canadian economy and plays an essential role in ensuring that world food needs can be met economically and sustainably .
as the provincial member of parliament for bruce - grey - owen sound, i wanted to offer my congratulations to lystek and commend you for delivering on your promise of economic and environmental benefit, as well as the economic investment during construction and continual operations and jobs for the community of southgate .
after my first application of lystegro, i saw immediate results in my pasture crop as compared to my field without the product. the lystek staff are very accommodating to my schedule and easy to work with. the application equipment used was effective and had no negative impact on my existing operation .
so what happens to the rest of the sludge? the guelph sewage plant never sleeps. it is a never - ending process of treating human waste. accordingly, 85 percent of the dewatered biosolids from guelph goes into landfills in ontario and the united states without running through the lystek equipment .
quality & safety: lystek’s patented and proven, quality controlled, manufacturing approach leverages a combination of heat, high - speed shearing (lysing) and the addition of alkali, to produce lystegro. the result is a truly unique biofertilizer product that is healthy for the soil, safe, reliable and pathogen free .
being a custom operator means taking care of other ppl property like it' s your own. yes i take pride in my work, i' m extremely happy with our new injector, vredo, from @ nuhnind. applying # lystek # lystegro in a pasture / hay fields. doubling your second cut! ! urltoken
as the wastewater treatment plant foreman for the city of north battleford, i have worked with many contractors and sub - contractors on various projects over the years, with varied experiences. as such, i am happy to provide this positive reference for the team at lystek with respect to our recent deployment of their biosolids management system .
i was looking for an alternative fertilizer from traditional synthetic fertilizer and class b biosolids for growing wheat in the solano hills. the class a lystegro product simplified the regulatory process and provided an economical fertilizer product; plus lystek handled the delivery and custom application. as a small farmer, they have earned my future business with their performance and high - quality lystegro fertilizer .
distribution to farms is undertaken under the ontario nutrient management act regulations through a contract to terratec, a subsidiary of the giant american water services. spreading the product can only be done between april and november because of weather conditions. also, many farmers are concerned about damage to land and livestock if they use treated human waste as fertilizer. no organic farms can use lystek’s products or any kind of sludge .
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the low heat, low - cost lystek thermal hydrolysis system can be installed as an on - site, (pre or post) anaerobic digestion (ad) solution. it does not interfere with other wwtp processes. the unique, patented process literally disintegrates microbial cell walls and hydrolyses complex macromolecules into simpler compounds. this makes the residual volatile solids in digested biosolids more amenable to further biodegradation when introduced into ad and biological nutrient removal (bnr) systems .
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this solution has allowed us to control our investment in capital infrastructure while producing a marketable, federally registered fertilizer product. the product will be marketed and sold by lystek on our behalf. revenues can be generated with this product and, over a period of time, this can help offset our cost of operations. innovative solutions like this offer diversity and can provide multiple “wins” both economically and environmentally, ” said jed kelly, director of public works for st marys .
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on june 22, the 6th annual water’s next award ceremonies were held at the sheraton centre hotel, in toronto. as part of the proceedings, cambridge - based lystek international was presented with two, national water’s next awards – the first in the project / technology – wastewater category and the second for overall company of the year. the awards were presented to the company in recognition of their market - leading technical solutions, customer satisfaction and numerous achievements in the sustainable management of biosolids and organics .
as a rapidly expanding company, with dynamic, cutting - edge technology, lystek provides its employees with a stimulating, team - based, work environment where everyone can realize their full potential. every team member contributes to the various projects we get involved in. we draw on each other’s talents and expertise as we strive every day to deliver proven solutions for the management and beneficial re - use of organic materials with safe, cost effective, sustainable technologies. we are proud of our reputation for hiring responsible, committed professionals .
our proven, diversion solutions are economical, cost - effective and scalable which means they are capable of providing reliable, year - round services for a wide range of populations and communities, “said kevin litwiller, director of business development for lystek. “the demand for lystegro biofertilizer is ever - increasing as it has multiple uses in agriculture, sod farming, horticulture, and more. plus, our patented, award - winning solution can also be leveraged to reduce volumes while increasing biogas output for green energy, ” he added .
in 2015, lystek participated in a trial with the georgian central soil and crop improvement association (gcscia) to evaluate the effectiveness of their biofertilizer product, lystegro, a registered fertilizer with the canadian food inspection agency (cfia), in comparison to commercial fertilizer. the project evaluated yield, grain protein content and late season stalk nitrate content of corn fertilized with 2 rates of lystegro fertilizer (3, 000 and 4, 500 imperial gallons / acre) injected pre - plant compared to commercial fertilizer in a field scale replicated trial .
toronto, on – for immediate release | on june 22, the 6 th annual water’s next award ceremonies were held at the sheraton centre hotel, in toronto. as part of the proceedings, cambridge - based lystek international was presented with two, national water’s next awards – the first in the project / technology – wastewater category and the second for overall company of the year. the awards were presented to the company in recognition of their market - leading technical solutions, customer satisfaction and numerous achievements in the sustainable management of biosolids and organics .
pressure to increase diversion of valuable, organic resources from landfills is mounting—as is the demand for alternative sources of energy. these materials can be converted into energy and utilized to power treatment plants, while reducing operational costs and greenhouse gases and transforming these facilities into resource recovery centers. lystek is expanding rapidly and is uniquely positioned to play a significant role in this movement. its growing collection of cost - effective solutions are capable of helping generators divert hundreds of thousands of tons of biosolids and organics from landfills annually, converting them into value - added products and services .
according to lystek' s president, rick mosher, the system allows wwtps to reduce sludge volumes by up to 30 percent, increase biogas production by up to 40 percent, and produce (for potential sale) a pathogen - free, nutrient - rich fertilizer for farmers. marketed as lystegro, the fertilizer is unique due to its liquid form, allowing it to be subsurface - injected for even distribution and a 10 - fold reduction in odor as compared to historical, class b application. “it’s not as good as commercial fertilizer — it’s substantially better, ” mosher contended .
whether it’s lystek or some other technology, utilizing wastewater for its inherent value is tremendously important. phosphorus — the “p” in n - p - k (nitrogen - phosphorus - potassium) fertilizer, which is essential for growing crops — is typically mined from phosphate rock, mostly outside north america. a report from the soil association predicts that the resource will “peak” and become increasingly scarce after 2033. the report also notes that when demand for phosphate fertilizer outstripped supply in 2007 / 08, the price of rock phosphate jumped 800 percent. these factors point to both the need for a new source of phosphorus (i. e, wastewater) as well as the enticing market potential for fertilizer producers .
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the cost of biosolids and organics management is the largest single operating cost for most wastewater treatment plants (wwtp’s) .
there is a distinct movement to convert wwtp’s into water resource recovery facilities (wrrf’s) .
deployment in plants with anaerobic digesters and biological nutrient removal (bnr) systems results in a significant reduction in output volumes and dramatic improvements in organic utilization rates .
leveraging the patented lystemize approach for plant optimization will help reduce your operational costs, while increasing biogas output for green energy and enhancing the value and capacity of your existing plant infrastructure .
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wastewater utilities have a new opportunity to turn their sludge (biosolids) into something special .
an interesting paradox exists in municipal wastewater treatment: when it comes to innovation, there is both great need and great resistance. largely it’s because the stakes are seen as too high to veer from the tried and true. however, some so - called “new” technologies are more market - ready than others. one particular technology, a biosolids management system that has been proven for years in canada, seems especially ready to make swift and substantial impact in the u. s. — for both utilities and the agricultural community .
utilities can benefit from the technology in a number of ways, including the reduction of sludge volumes and associated costs, improved biological nutrient removal (bnr), and increased biogas production. farmers benefit by getting a “class a, ” high - organic - matter fertilizer that’s easy to apply and better for the land .
the system itself works at the back end of the treatment plant, so regular treatment operations are not affected during construction or implementation. o & m requirements are very few once installed — temperature and ph control, along with change - out of the mixing blades every six months or so. the typical setup requires a modest footprint (“from as little as 1, 000 to around 2, 500 square feet, ” according to mosher), and the reactors are also completely modular — they can be sized for a treatment plant serving 15, 000 people or for a city the size of, say, new york .
“there are 17, 000 wastewater treatment plants in north america, and they’re all candidates for us, ” said mosher, adding that “the u. s. is a big part of our future. ”
“this material [ lystegro ] is very desperately needed, ” said mosher. “north america is already at a net - deficit right now; we’re already importing fertilizer products. the price base for fertilizer is going to increase substantially over the next few years … and it will continue to rise. ”
for cash - strapped municipalities, this revenue - generating opportunity could offset or reduce the cost of operations at the plant. and by improving and sustaining food production, it could even help “ save the world. ”
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lystegro biofertilizers are high in nutrients & organics and can be beneficially utilized in agriculture, sod farming, horticulture, composting, golf courses, forestry, land reclamation & bioremediation .
lystegro ® biofertilizer provides an economical, sustainable and highly effective alternative to traditional fertilization .
the lystemize ® approach reduces overall volumes and operational costs while increasing biogas output and enhancing the capacity and lifespan of expensive plant infrastructure .
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this technology is proven and development of this project and facility will play an important role in capping the fssd' s operational expenses related to biosolids management. it will also help us diversify and achieve our goal of leveraging existing, under - utilized infrastructure to generate additional revenues, further offsetting costs for the district .
i absolutely love this product, farming is changing so fast and there are economic and environmental pressures forcing us to rethink how we fertilize soil. for my operation, class a quality products are the only way to go. i am willing to invest in lystegro because it is better for our operations, business and the environment .
jim patton, ceo, patton poultry breeders inc. & president, innovative farmers of ontario (ifao )
wastewater treatment plant (wwtp) biosolids should be considered a resource and not a liability. converting our biosolids into a commercial fertilizer that is high in organic matter is a win - win for both the city and local farmers .
it' s important that we look for ways to improve the health of our soils without a heavy reliance on synthetic fertilizers. in solano county, bio - fertilizers are being manufactured in a resource recovery process from biosolids and organic waste. these final products can add needed organic matter and micro - nutrients to replenish soils for a better future .
ray robertson, p. ag. executive director / president, grey county agricultural services
the use of biosolids provides a valuable renewable source of nutrients and soil structure enhancement for the agricultural industry. treatment of biosolids into a liquid fertilizer, with sub - surface application at computer system - controlled loading rates, allows for an additional level of management of nutrient loadings and for ensuring compliance with us epa regulations. we support innovative technologies such as this which provide benefits to generators and enhance the quality of the product for end - users .
justin lawrence, director, environmental services and city engineer for the city of st. thomas .
as a “no - till” farmer, i found the lystegro application process very compatible with my farming practices. the soil disturbance was minimal and did not interfere at all with my planting practice .
recycling of the lystegro also improves anaerobic digester performance and significantly enhances methane production for further utilization as biofuel for green energy. an integrated system approach, we call it lystemize, in combination with biological nutrient removal system (bnr) and anaerobic digestion can result in net volume reduction by as much as 40% , while also improving denitrification and phosphorous removal processes at wastewater treatment plants .
lystemized ® biosolids contain 40 - 50% of the total chemical oxygen demand (cod) as soluble cod and significantly higher volatile fatty acids, than standard biosolids. therefore, they provide readily available organics for ad and bnr systems .
in the ad process, recycling the hydrolysed product enhances biodegradation of volatile solids. this can result in increased biogas yields of 40% , or more and reduced output volumes of 25% , or more .
in bnr systems, the lystemized ® product can be utilized as an alternative carbon source, replacing costly, conventional products like methanol and glycerol. specific denitrification rates (sdnr) in lystemized ® material can be significantly higher than these commercial products .
as chemical fertilizer prices steadily increase and alternative sources of valuable organic matter become harder and harder to source, lystegro biofertilizer provides an economical, sustainable and highly effective alternative to traditional fertilization .
lystegro is an organically - based, concentrated biofertilizer product with a full complement of nutrients suitable for a wide range of fertilization requirements .
n - p - k: lystegro contains high concentrations of all three macronutrients (4. 5 – 7 – 2. 5), resulting in a robust and valuable biofertilizer product .
micronutrients: in addition to the macros, lystegro provides a variety of valuable micronutrients including high concentrations of sulphur, calcium, iron and magnesium .
organic matter: lystegro is also ideal for building soil structure due to a uniquely high concentration of organic matter in the material. this helps to improve water retention, soil tilth and pore space .
multi - year benefit: similar to manure, lystegro is high in organic matter and valuable nutrients that are released slowly, over time, thus providing essential benefits for several years after application .
for more information about lystegro or to order, contact us today at: t: 226. 444. 0186 e. lystegrosales @ urltoken
each year, over 10 million dry tonnes of biosolids are generated in canada and the united states alone. historically, about 75% (or 3 / 4) of this material has been disposed of via :
all three of these primary biosolids management approaches have stresses. a combination of technical, regulatory, and financial considerations are rapidly changing the industry landscape .
according to the water environment federation (wef), land application of class b biosolids is under pressure due to concerns with odors and pathogens (in particular) .
landfill disposal is increasingly cost prohibitive and, due to shrinking capacity and other concerns, this is not considered a long - term, sustainable practice .
incineration is capital cost intensive, it is not viewed as a way to further waste diversion goals, and there are real concerns with ghg (green house gas) emissions with this approach .
meanwhile, the responsible management of biosolids and organics remains a top priority for generators, elected officials and the public. plus, the world is facing a depletion of natural resources, such as mined phosphates, and the need for renewable, nutrient - rich, organically - based fertilizer continues to grow .
these concerns are real but they can be resolved. in order to do so, we must advance. advance to more sustainable, cyclical solutions. solutions that reduce volumes and extract much needed, high - yielding nutrients. solutions that are safe, proven, cost effective, and responsible .
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lystegro is an organically - based, concentrated, liquid biofertilizer with a full complement of nutrients suitable for a wide range of fertilization requirements .
the cost of biosolids and organics management is the largest single operating cost for most wastewater treatment plants .
deployment in plants with anaerobic digesters and biological nutrient removal (bnr) system results in a significant reduction in output volumes and improved organic utilization rates .
leveraging the lystemize approach for plant optimization will help you reduce your operational costs, while increasing biogas output for green energy and enhancing the value and capacity of your existing plant infrastructure .
lystecarb ® offers enhanced bnr system operations with a safer, more cost effective source of readily available carbon for enhanced biological denitrification and phosphorus removal .
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combined, these facilities are capable of receiving and converting over 350, 000 thousand tonnes of biosolids and other organics into federally recognized biofertilizer products annually .
“populations continue to grow and the resources required to make chemical fertilizers are being depleted. that is why the demand for our technology and responsible, affordable, organically - based fertilizers, like lystegro will continue to increase over time .
at the same time, regulations around green house gas emissions are becoming more stringent. we are proud to offer solutions that reduce “waste” and carbon emissions while contributing to the health and growth of the circular economy. most importantly, we are honored to be a long - term provider of high quality products and services to the town of st marys and excited to count them amongst our growing list of highly valued customers” adds litwiller .
in the united states, the application of class b, class a and class a eq biosolids are regulated at the local, state and / or federal level to ensure safe, beneficial use. each jurisdiction has, to a certain extent, its own policies and regulations regarding application procedures which can vary, depending on the process utilized and characteristics of the end product (i. e. class a, class a eq, class b) .
at the federal level, guidelines are set out by the by the united states environmental protection agency (us epa). details of the regulations can be found under rule 40 cfr part 503 (see plain - english guide to the rule). to meet the regulatory requirements, the biosolids material has to undergo initial treatment to reduce pathogens and attractiveness to vectors. this rule also sets strict quality standards such as specified limits for metals in biosolids, site restriction, crop harvesting restrictions and monitoring .
generally speaking, on a state - by - state basis, the department of environmental quality (deq) is responsible for overseeing programs that encourage the beneficial use of biosolids in a manner that protects public health and maintains or improves environmental quality .
in canada, the regulations and guidelines for use of class b biosolids is generally administered at the provincial level. for example, in ontario the ontario ministry of agriculture food & rural affairs works closely with the ministry of the environment to administer ontario’s successful biosolids land application program. the practice is governed by provisions and regulations set out under the ontario water resources act, the environmental protection act, and the nutrient management act .
once biosolids are converted into a pathogen free fertilizer that meets or exceeds the acceptable criteria for npk and metals values, the product can be registered with the cfia as a federally recognized fertilizer product. it can then be utilized in the same manner as any commercial fertilizer product. the difference is that, in some cases it can have the additional benefit of being high in organic matter, making it exceptionally beneficial for the soil .
what is biosolids management? biosolids refers to the residual, semi - solid, organic material primarily derived from municipal and / or commercial wastewater treatment processes. these nutrient rich materials are eventually used in agricultural applications, sent to landfills or incinerated .
the traditional approach throughout canada and the us, more than 10 million dry tonnes of biosolids are produced annually. traditionally, about 75% of these biosolids have been sent to landfills, used in land applications or incinerated. these three methods of disposal were widely accepted for years, but the landscape is now changing .
although the traditional land application of partially treated biosolids is still the predominant practice, some concerns regarding potential environmental impact and health risks have been expressed .
disposing of biosolids in landfills keeps increasing in cost, and is not considered sustainable over the long term due to shrinking landfill capacity.
lystek international is a canadian waste treatment technology company founded in 2000 at the university of waterloo , ontario , canada to commercialize treatment technologies for biosolids and other non-hazardous , organic waste materials . lystek is headquartered in cambridge , ontario , canada and is owned by its management and r.w. tomlinson ltd .
lystek international is a canadian waste treatment technology company founded in 2000 at the university of waterloo, ontario, canada to commercialize treatment technologies for biosolids and other non-hazardous, organic waste materials. lystek is headquartered in cambridge, ontario, canada and is owned by its management and r.w. tomlinson ltd.
lystek international is a canadian waste treatment technology company founded in 2000 at the university of waterloo, ontario, canada to commercialize treatment technologies for biosolids and other non-hazardous, organic waste materials. lystek is headquartered in cambridge, ontario, canada and is owned by its management and r.w. tomlinson ltd.