About Us

We provide efficient, affordable, and sustainable solutions for all your wastewater treatment needs. Serving Missouri.

OUR MISSION

A SIMPLE GOAL

At Elite Wastewater, our goal is simple: help our clients solve complex wastewater challenges with innovative, cost-effective solutions. We specialize in biological treatments that work with nature—not against it.

OUR APPROACH

A SIMPLE GOAL

We combine modern microbial technology with proven aeration and mixing systems to extend the life of lagoons, reduce operating costs, and improve compliance with environmental regulations. Whether you’re managing a municipal lagoon or an agricultural site, we bring practical experience and expert insight to every project.

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WHO WE SERVE

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573-881-1370

Why It Matters

Mechanical dredging is messy, invasive, and expensive. We offer a better path forward—one that’s better for your budget, your system, and the environment.

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WHY CHOOSE ELITE WASTEWATER SOLUTIONS

Elite Wastewater Solutions offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional methods. Our eco-friendly treatments enhance system longevity while minimizing environmental impact.

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Cost-Effective Wastewater Management Solutions

Fraction of the cost of mechanical dredging.

Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Treatment Options

We utilize eco-friendly microbial treatments for effective results..

Long-Term Performance and Reliability

Our methods ensure long-term performance improvements for your systems.

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CALL US NOW!

573-881-1370

FAQ

Elite Wastewater Solutions offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional methods. Our eco-friendly treatments enhance system longevity while minimizing environmental impact.

What Is Sludge?

Sludge is the thick layer of biosolids that builds up at the bottom of a wastewater lagoon over time. It’s made up of dead bacteria, algae, plant material, sand, silt, gravel, and insoluble metals. While lagoons are designed to store sludge for years—even decades—excessive buildup can interfere with treatment processes and cause major issues down the line.

Microbes are tiny, essential organisms that break down organic materials in lagoons, septic tanks, lift stations, grease traps, and more. While invisible to the naked eye, they play a huge role in environmental health and wastewater treatment. Without microbes, sludge simply wouldn’t break down.

Unchecked sludge buildup can:

  • Reduce lagoon water-holding capacity
  • Shorten retention time, which reduces treatment efficiency
  • Increase BOD, TSS, and Ammonia in effluent
  • Cause benthal feedback, where ammonia is released back into the water from sludge, increasing effluent concentrations

The most common method is mechanical lagoon dredging, which involves physically removing sludge from the bottom. It’s invasive, messy, and costly—averaging $350 per dry ton. Some lagoons can contain up to 5,000 dry tons, making this method extremely expensive and often a last resort.

Biological remediation uses:

  • Aeration to supply oxygen
  • Mixing to keep solids suspended
  • Bioaugmentation (specialized bacteria) to break down sludge faster

It’s cost-effective, sustainable, and improves long-term lagoon health compared to mechanical methods.

To break down sludge effectively:

  • Oxygen must be evenly distributed throughout the water column
  • Water must be thoroughly mixed to keep sludge in contact with bacteria

Without proper aeration and mixing, sludge settles and decomposes very slowly.

Microbial health is sensitive. Things that can harm or kill bacteria include:

  • Low oxygen levels
  • Heavy sludge buildup
  • Organic debris like leaves or sticks
  • Chemotherapy medications
  • Meth lab waste
  • Blue-green (cyanobacteria) algae
  • Antibacterial soaps and industrial cleaners
  • Chemical leachate

Biological treatment is:

  • Much less expensive
  • Less invasive
  • Better for long-term system health
  • Easier to maintain through proactive management

Mechanical dredging removes sludge but does not prevent future buildup.

Yes! We treat lift stations with high FOG (Fats, Oils, Grease) content using microbial solutions that digest organic material and reduce hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) odors.

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Contact us for a free system evaluation. We’ll assess your lagoon, lift station, or wastewater system and recommend a customized treatment plan tailored to your goals and budget.