What is Muddy River Technologies?
Muddy River Technologies is a Canadian company based in Delta, British Columbia, that creates simple systems to tackle sophisticated water and wastewater problems. Founded on the belief that combining a solid understanding of physical, chemical, electrochemical, and microbiological tools with ongoing trial and error leads to improved products, Muddy River focuses on practical, effective solutions. Their approach is all about making wastewater treatment clean and simple, without cutting corners.
The Main Benefit of Muddy River’s Sewer sLick System
The Sewer sLick system is a patent-pending mechanical solution designed to remove fats, oil, and grease (FOG) plus floating debris from municipal lift stations. This protects downstream force mains from irreversible fouling, corrosion, plugging, breakages, and costly premature replacements. Here are some key facts:
- Targets fats, oil, and grease (FOG) – the main culprits behind sewer damage
- Removes floating debris that worsens sewer blockages
- Installed prototype in the City of Richmond, BC, confirming proof of concept
- Patent applications filed in Canada and the USA
- Designed for cities facing both FOG problems and budget constraints
Industries and Applications
Muddy River Technologies serves a wide range of industries with customized wastewater treatment solutions. Their extensive list of technical applications covers many contaminants and challenges. If a specific need isn’t listed, they encourage contact to explore new solutions. This flexibility means their technologies can be tailored to support many wastewater treatment needs, from municipal to industrial sectors.
Process Development and Design Approach
Unique problems often call for unique solutions. Muddy River doesn’t reinvent the wheel if a solution already exists, but they’re ready to develop new ones when necessary. Their process usually involves bench scale testing to develop treatment trains that meet project goals, followed by more comprehensive bench or pilot scale tests to size unit operations, determine chemical needs, and estimate doses. Finally, they design, build, operate, optimize, and provide ongoing technical support for the processes.
Practical Problem Solving Philosophy
Muddy River Technologies prides itself on practical problem solving. They work closely with clients to understand unique challenges and deliver sophisticated solutions that are simply executed. Their “deep bag of tricks” means they’re always ready to collaborate on new wastewater treatment challenges, bringing creativity and expertise to the table.
Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation – improving wastewater treatment to protect water resources
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – developing innovative treatment technologies
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – helping cities manage sewer infrastructure sustainably
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – reducing environmental impact of wastewater
- SDG 13: Climate Action – preventing infrastructure damage that leads to increased emissions
Looking Ahead: Future Opportunities
Muddy River Technologies continues to welcome new opportunities to work collaboratively on wastewater treatment challenges. With a solid foundation in science and a practical mindset, they’re poised to develop useful solutions that keep pace with evolving industry needs. Whether it’s refining existing technologies or exploring new frontiers, their commitment to clean and simple wastewater treatment remains strong.
