{"id":5836,"date":"2025-09-17T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/blog\/?p=5836"},"modified":"2025-09-16T12:07:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T17:07:23","slug":"force-main-treatment-with-ozone-and-oxygen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/blog\/force-main-treatment-with-ozone-and-oxygen\/","title":{"rendered":"Force Main Treatment with Ozone and Oxygen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maintaining odor-free and corrosion-resistant wastewater systems is a challenge for municipalities and industrial facilities. The <strong>Force Main Treatment system<\/strong> uses <strong>ozone and oxygen<\/strong> to reduce anaerobic sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB) and control hydrogen sulfide (H\u2082S) at the source, improving water quality while lowering operating costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How It Works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oxygen and ozone gas are introduced <strong>directly into pressurized force mains and lift stations<\/strong> using a turnkey, ready-to-use system:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Oxygen Generation:<\/strong> Produced on-site from ambient air using <strong>pressure swing adsorption (PSA)<\/strong> technology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ozone Generation:<\/strong> Created from pressurized oxygen using a <strong>corona discharge ozone generator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Injection Method:<\/strong> Ozone and oxygen are bubbled into lift-station basins or injected into pressurized force mains, dissolving efficiently into wastewater.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All that is required is <strong>electrical power<\/strong>\u2014no additional chemicals are needed. Systems can be installed in a <strong>pre-fab enclosure<\/strong> or an existing on-site building. Turnkey equipment ensures <strong>safe, reliable operation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of Ozone and Oxygen Treatment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Eliminate or reduce odor<\/strong> at the source and downstream vents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduce H\u2082S and SRBs<\/strong>, lowering both odor and corrosion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lower chemical usage<\/strong>, reducing ongoing operational costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improve wastewater quality<\/strong>, including reduced color<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highly reactive and soluble<\/strong>, allowing ozone to dissolve quickly into wastewater without extra mechanical mixing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Source of Odor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Municipal wastewater odors are primarily caused by <strong>hydrogen sulfide (H\u2082S)<\/strong> and <strong>sulfate-reducing bacteria (SRB)<\/strong>. Other contributors include ammonia, mercaptans, and organic compounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Odors are strongest in <strong>low-oxygen (anaerobic) environments<\/strong>, where SRBs thrive. These bacteria produce sulfides that are <strong>toxic, corrosive, and malodorous<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional chemical treatments either <strong>mask odors<\/strong> or temporarily alter bacterial metabolism, but they <strong>do not eliminate SRBs<\/strong>, leading to recurring odor and corrosion issues. Chemicals also incur <strong>high recurring costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Ozone\/Oxygen Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Introducing oxygen creates an <strong>aerobic environment<\/strong>, stopping the growth of odor- and corrosion-causing bacteria. Ozone provides a <strong>powerful oxidation effect<\/strong>, eliminating bacteria and neutralizing odor-causing compounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Oxygen<\/strong> increases dissolved oxygen levels, supporting aerobic conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ozone<\/strong> dissolves readily into water and reacts with contaminants more effectively than oxygen alone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After oxidation, ozone reverts to oxygen (O\u2082), providing additional dissolved oxygen for continued suppression of anaerobic bacteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ozone and oxygen together create a <strong>\u201c1 + 2 punch\u201d<\/strong>: bacterial elimination, odor neutralization, and corrosion reduction\u2014all without chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Green Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ozone\/oxygen force main treatment system is <strong>eco-friendly<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ozone and oxygen are generated from <strong>ambient air and electricity<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No chemicals<\/strong> are required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces environmental impact while improving <strong>safety, odor control, and water quality<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Force main treatment with ozone and oxygen provides a <strong>cost-effective, sustainable, and highly effective solution<\/strong> for wastewater odor and corrosion challenges. By addressing the problem at its source, facilities can enjoy <strong>safer, cleaner, and longer-lasting infrastructure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find more information here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/applications\/water-treatment\/force-main-ozone-oxygen-injection.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/applications\/water-treatment\/force-main-ozone-oxygen-injection.html\">https:\/\/www.oxidationtech.com\/applications\/water-treatment\/force-main-ozone-oxygen-injection.html<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maintaining odor-free and corrosion-resistant wastewater systems is a challenge for municipalities and industrial facilities. 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