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Comammox bacteria have significantly changed our understanding of nitrification. For wastewater treatment plant operators, however, the most important question is whether and when their presence actually has operational significance. This webinar explains how Comammox bacteria fit into existing nitrification processes and what consequences this may have for process stability, oxygen control, biomass retention, and energy efficiency.
| Upcoming dates: | November 17, 2026 |
| Time: | 2:00 p.m. ( CET) |
| Duration: | 60 minutes + Q&A session |
| Speaker: | Dr. Jiri Snaidr (vermicon AG, expert on wastewater biocenosis) |
| Platform: | Zoom Webinar |
| Language: | German |
Webinar Content
- What role do Comammox bacteria play in natural nitrification?
- Under what operating conditions can they accumulate?
- How important are oxygen levels, sludge age, and biofilm?
- Can a high oxygen affinity help maintain stable nitrification at lower levels of dissolved oxygen?
- Where can this lead to energetic advantages, and where not?
- What role do Comammox play in nitrite, anammox, and nitrous oxide formation?
- How can Comammox detection be linked to operational data and interpreted in an operational context?
The focus is therefore not only on microbiological detection, but also on the question of whether Comammox can help us better understand and specifically optimize nitrification performance, process stability, and energy consumption.
Role of the wastewater biocenosis
Why Analyze the Microbiology of Wastewater?
Whether in nitrification, biological phosphate removal, or the control of bloating and floating sludge—the integration of systematic monitoring of microorganisms enables targeted action and provides information on the effectiveness of the measures taken. This avoids the need for excessive problem-solving efforts, reduces chemical usage and, consequently, costs, and significantly improves the plant’s overall safety and treatment performance.
Especially in times when global supply chain issues are leading to chemical shortages and environmental conditions require a more sustainable approach, the search for innovative methods to make treatment processes more efficient and ensure compliance with discharge standards is particularly important. Microbiological wastewater monitoring has been a proven and sustainable solution for three decades.
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