Microvi Biotech Inc. today announced the successful completion of its National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) program for hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) treatment—marking a major milestone toward safer, more affordable drinking water compliance in California and beyond. Cr(VI) is linked to increased cancer risk, and California has adopted a 10 ppb maximum contaminant level (MCL).
Read MoreMNE-powered Denitrovi™ pilot achieves 78% nitrate removal at East Well #3 and 90% removal at Crystal Springs — offering Nebraska communities a waste-free alternative to costly conventional technologies as groundwater nitrate contamination continues to rise
Read MoreOfwat Discovery Challenge-winning coagulant-free biological phosphorus removal technology achieves 97% removal and recovery, now demonstrating at Severn Trent’s Minworth facility — one of the UK’s largest wastewater treatment plants — following recognition from The Earthshot Prize
Read MoreMicrovi’s containerized MNE™ system chosen as one of three trial technologies in UK water sector’s push toward ultra-low nitrogen discharge limits — advancing sustainable, energy-efficient nitrogen removal at smaller wastewater treatment sites
Read MoreMicrovi’s cost-effective MNE™ nitrate biosolution for Sunny Slope Water Company (Pasadena, CA) selected as a case study in the first-ever comprehensive guide to biological drinking water treatment
Read MoreMicrovi Biotech Inc. today announced that the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (LACSD) — California’s largest public utility — has officially launched an independent, fully funded demonstration of Microvi’s Denitrovi™ biosolution for partial denitrification in wastewater. The demonstration is underway at LACSD’s Albert Kendall Warren Water Resource Facility and will support long-term scientific study of biological nitrogen removal as part of LACSD’s commitment to reducing the discharge of inorganic nitrogen into the environment.
Read MoreCalifornia Energy Commission-funded project at Linda County Water District delivers total nitrogen below 8 mg-N/L with no chemical addition, ultra-compact footprint, and near-zero solids — the first full-scale integration of advanced primary and nitrogen removal in a holistic system
Read MoreFrom record-breaking milestones to heartwarming impacts on communities, we are thrilled to reflect on some of last year's most remarkable achievements, all aligned with our mission and growth strategy.
This past year, we strengthened our commitment to advancing the widespread adoption of our platform — ushering in a new era of biosolutions to address critical challenges in climate change, water, energy, waste, health, and environmental sustainability.
Read MoreAs new nutrient regulations loom for the San Francisco Bay area, the need for effective nitrogen removal solutions is more critical than ever. Microvi is proud to announce its participation in the California Water Environment Association’s (CWEA) Navigating Nutrient Removal Workshop on June 20, 2024, in Walnut Creek, California.
Read MoreArizona Water Company, in collaboration with Microvi Biotech, Inc., has been awarded $9.1 million in funding from the United States Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART program. This funding will support the Stanfield Groundwater Supply and Treatment Project, a critical initiative to address nitrate and arsenic contamination and ensure clean, safe drinking water for the rural community of Stanfield, Arizona.
Read MoreMicrovi is proud to announce that our pioneering work in nutrient removal will be featured at the Water Environment Federation’s Innovation in Treatment Technology Conference.
Read MoreMicrovi Biotech Inc. is excited to announce its participation in several high-profile environmental and water treatment conferences, where it will showcase its cutting-edge innovations in nutrient removal, hexavalent chromium remediation, and advanced wastewater treatment technologies. These opportunities highlight Microvi's commitment to advancing sustainability and environmental health through the use of next-generation biotechnologies.
Read MoreMicrovi Biotech, in collaboration with Oro Loma Sanitary District and HDR, celebrates three years of success since the commissioning of its groundbreaking Sidestream treatment technology. This milestone underscores the transformative potential of innovative wastewater treatment solutions in promoting environmental sustainability and public health.
Read MoreMicrovi Biotech, Inc. and Cranfield University are thrilled to announce their selection as winners of Ofwat's prestigious Water Discovery Challenge. This competition, a part of Ofwat's initiative to foster innovation and collaboration in the water sector, is delivered in partnership with Challenge Works, Arup, and Isle Utilities, aimed at delivering solutions that benefit customers, society, and the environment.
Read MoreNexilico has received NIH funding to develop innovative microbiome-based solutions to address the harmful effects of xenobiotics—environmental toxins found in food, water, and other sources. Partnering with UC Berkeley and Microvi Biotech, the project will leverage the transformative power of the gut microbiome to detoxify these substances, with a focus on arsenic, one of the most dangerous environmental toxins affecting millions worldwide.
Read MoreMicrovi Biotech Inc. is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious EPA Administrator's Award for Outstanding Accomplishments by a Small Business Contractor.
Read MoreMicrovi and the City of Goodyear unveil Arizona’s first groundwater biological nitrate treatment system. With climate change creating uncertainty in future water supplies and population changes leading to ever-increasing demands, the future of drinking water resources will continue to be a challenge for water managers. Goodyear has reduced risk by implementing Microvi’s commercial groundwater treatment system – their investment ensures Goodyear continues to meet the water needs of their residents.
Read MoreMicrovi announced that it will expand its work to address the global challenge of nutrient removal through its new Wastewater Innovation Center hosted in collaboration with the Hayward Water Pollution Control Facility (HWPCF).
Read More“We are excited to finalize this new technology for such a significant problem that affects the health of millions of people around globe,” said Dr. Fatemeh Shirazi, CEO of Microvi. “Our commitment to our customers in the drinking water industry has always been to offer the most reliable, advanced, safe, and cost-effective treatment technologies.”
Read More“Sunny Slope Water Company has attracted visitors from all over the world to see Microvi’s system in action,” said Ken Tcheng, General Manager of Sunny Slope Water Company. “Microvi’s high-performance system has been consistently verified by stringent water quality testing. Tens of thousands of households in our service area have been able to enjoy clean water and low costs offered by the Microvi system at Sunny Slope Water Company.”
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