Advanced Wastewater Treatment Solutions

Extending Nature 's Capacity

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 Advanced Wastewater Treatment Solutions
Aqwise® is a world leader in the development and implementation of innovative
wastewater treatment solutions for the industrial and municipal markets.
Aqwise’s family of solutions increases BOD and nutrient removal capacity in wastewater
treatment plants, offering enhanced utilization of existing reactors and unique
efficiencies in the implementation of new ones. From process design through project
supervision and all the way to full turn-key and financing solutions, Aqwise provides
wastewater treatment professionals with a variety of solutions for every need.

Unique AGAR® Technology

The proprietary AGAR® (Attached Growth Airlift Reactor) technology is a result of more than a decade of intensive multi-
disciplinary research and development. Integrating Fixed Film and Suspended Growth technologies, it is considered as
the “next-generation” in biological wastewater treatment methods. The AGAR® technology combines a unique fully open
and fully protected biomass carrier with a highly efficient aeration and mixing design. This results in superior effective
surface area for biomass growth and optimal oxygen transfer efficiency.

A Wide Array of Applications

Aqwise offers advanced wastewater treatment solutions for the Industrial and Municipal markets. These solutions significantly increase the capacity and
efficiency of existing wastewater treatment plants while minimizing the size of new plant deployments.

By using Aqwise’s solutions, municipalities can cope with increased regulation, aging infrastructure and growing population. Industrial plants can meet
the strict regulatory requirements for discharging wastewater to the environment or to municipal collection systems and solve typical industrial problems,
such as variable inflow, seasonal peaks, and high organic load. The solutions may additionally facilitate in-plant reuse of the treated effluent with up to
Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD).

The Aqwise family of solutions may be applicable to any type of biological process upgrade, from existing oxidation ponds, through Attached Growth, to
Activated Sludge. For new and existing installations, Aqwise offers various configurations of MBBR (Moving Bed Bio Reactor), IFAS (Integrated Fixed Film
Activated Sludge), and FFAST (Fixed Film followed by Activated Sludge Treatment).

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The AGAR® Advantage
The world’s best wastewater treatment solution:
• Cost efficient • Flexible & innovative technology
• Significantly lower capital and operating expenses • Superior effective surface area carrier design
• Immediate capacity increase for existing system upgrades • Unique aeration design and mixing pattern
• Competitive price for new installations • Durable & stable
• Lower sludge yield and improved sludge quality • Fast recovery and resistance to process upsets
• Small footprint (both hydraulic and toxic)
• No need for reactor infrastructure expansion when • High media life expectancy
upgrading an existing system • Intensive nitrification
• Highly effective treatment procedure in new installations • Meets the most stringent Nitrogen removal regulations
• Fast deployment with minimal process complexity
• In new installations and retrofits • Environmentally friendly
• Tailor-made design that meets variable plant requirements • Odorless action
• Scalable & simple operation • Energy efficient
• Allows accurate investment planning based on actual needs • Uses recycled material
- just-in-time investment
• Low maintenance with minimal operator’s intervention

Proven Success
The Aqwise family of solutions has been successfully implemented worldwide in dozens of installations for both BOD and nutrient
removal in municipal wastewater treatment plants, as well as various industrial applications. The implementation of the solutions
resulted in rapid, scalable and economical upgrade of existing plants or in highly compact, simple to operate and cost-efficient new
plants.

“The AGAR® system by Aqwise was deployed in just five days. It immediately reached desired Nitrogen and Phosphorus
biological removal levels, and stabilized the effluent quality below EU requirements, despite food industry discharge peaks
and 20% flow over design.”

- Ignacio Bernácer and Francisco Martínez

Government Municipal WWTPs Marines Area Responsible, Valencia – Spain

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About Aqwise®
Aqwise is a world leader in the development and implementation of advanced wastewater treatment solutions for the Industrial and
Municipal markets. Aqwise’s proprietary AGAR® (Attached Growth Airlift Reactor) family of solutions significantly increases the capacity and
efficiency of existing wastewater treatment plants, while offering compact and scalable deployments of new plants. The company offers a
wide range of services, from process design through full turn-key project management.
Aqwise’s solutions have been successfully installed in dozens of municipal and industrial plants around the world, serving a variety of
industries including Food & Beverage, Pulp & Paper, Aquaculture and more.

Aqwise is headquartered in Israel and has regional offices in Latin America, as well as commercial representation in North America, Europe,
the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

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Phone: +972-9-959-1901
Fax: +972-9-959-1903
info@aqwise.com

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