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Phosphorus Recovery

HydroPhos Solutions is developing novel biomass-based adsorbents to capture phosphorus from wastewater for direct use in agriculture.

Transforming wastewater into the future of sustainable agriculture

Phosphorus Removal

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Our modular system utilizes a  pyrolyzed lignocellulosic media with high phosphorus affinity to capture and retain phosphate ions from wastewater.  

Agricultural Application

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Upon maximum adsorption, the saturated media is collected and applied to the soil root zone as a slow-release phosphorus fertilizer.

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Our Impact

From managing high-phosphorus distillery waste to preventing fertilizer loss in sandy soils, we provide the technology to keep phosphorus in the field and out of the water.

Regulatory Compliance

Ensure phosphorus effluent concentrations meet thresholds (ex: 40 CFR Part 403 - part 412).

Cost Effective Treatment

Avoids conventional and costly chemical ferric or alum phosphorus removal alternatives. 

Eutrophication Mitigation

Reduce the limiting nutrient that leads to harmful algal blooms and aquatic dead zones.

Phosphorus Reuse

Captures the phosphorus in a bioavailable form, creating a waste-to-value agricultural input. 

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About HydroPhos

We're currently based out of Northeastern University's Roux Institute in Portland, Maine, creating a growing presence in New England. 

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