Sclable Moving Bed Biofilm Reactors for Industrial and Municipal Treatment

What are Moving Bed Biofilm Reactors (MBBRs)?

Moving Bed Biofilm Reactors (MBBRs) break down the organic waste in wastewater. Plastic carriers (or media) are used to grow a biofilm of beneficial microorganisms. The media move freely in the aeration tank, allowing the biofilm to continuously come into contact with fresh wastewater and remove organic matter.

How MBBRs Improve Wastewater Treatment

High-Quality Effluent 

Consistently meets or exceeds regulatory discharge and reuse standards.

 

Compact Footprint

Ideal for facilities with limited space compared to conventional systems.

 

Reduced Sludge Protection

Minimizes handling, disposal, and associated costs.

 

Low Operator Demand 

Advanced automation reduces manual oversight and improves system reliability.

 

Integrated Treatment 

Combines biological treatment and membrane filtation in a single efficient process.

Applications of MBBRs in Wastewater Treatment

Industrial Manufacturing

Widely used in Food and Beverage, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries to handle variable, high-strength wastewater.

Municipal Wastewater

Ideal for upgrading existing plants and meeting tighter effluent standards with a compact footprint.

Oil and Gas

Applied to produced water treatment and refinery wastewater for effective organice and nutrient removal.

Wineries

Efficiently treats organic-rich effluents with fluctuating loads.

Nviro's MBBR Solutions

Nviro’s MBBR systems combine advanced biofilm technology with custom engineering to deliver superior treatment efficiency and reliability. Our solutions feature robust carrier media optimized for maximum biomass retention and oxygen transfer, integrated controls for precise process management, and modular designs for easy scalability. Built with durable materials, Nviro’s MBBRs offer low maintenance, high resilience to load fluctuations, and consistent compliance with stringent effluent standards.