Resources

Learn more about molecular tools in operations

Short explainers, common questions, and practical perspectives on bringing sequencing and qPCR into day-to-day process control.

Explainer

16S Community Profiling vs. qPCR: When to Use Which

How broad community surveys and targeted quantification complement each other, and how to decide where to start for your facility.

Audience: operators, engineers, managers.

Field note

Connecting Filaments to Clarifier Behavior

A practical look at how filament profiles pair with SVI, foam, and MLSS trends across seasons and process configurations

Audience: municipal and industrial wastewater teams

Perspective

Designing pilots with molecular endpoints

Adding microbiome readouts to pilot and R&D programs to understand why a new approach works — or doesn’t.

Audience: consultants, OEMs, R&D groups

More resources

Explainer

The Microbial Workforce: A Field Guide to the Functional Groups in Your Treatment System

Every biological treatment process depends on specific groups of microorganisms performing specific metabolic jobs. This guide describes the functional groups we identify and track in our analyses — what each …

Audience: operators, engineers, managers

Frequently asked questions

How much operator time does a program require?: Most clients integrate sampling into existing routines. We provide clear instructions and materials to keep things straightforward.
Do I need in-house bioinformatics or specialized software?: No. We handle lab work and analysis, and deliver results in accessible formats — dashboards, PDFs, and review calls.
Can you work with my existing lab and consultants?: Yes. We regularly collaborate with internal labs, external consultants, and OEMs as part of broader programs.