
ABOUT US

Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. is a leader in adaptive water management solutions for municipal and industrial markets worldwide, since 1969. Our expertise in aeration and mixing, biological processes, cloth media filtration, membranes, and control and monitoring systems allows us to provide you with adaptive water management solutions at the lowest life cycle cost. Our proven technologies meet the most stringent wastewater effluent requirements including enhanced biological nutrient removal, phosphorus removal and water reuse, as well as TTHM removal and ultrafiltation in potable water applications. Our technologies are designed to easily accommodate changing effluent demands.
Our engineering team will assist you with all aspects of your project whether it is a new plant, or an upgrade/retrofit to an existing plant. In addition, our dedicated Aftermarket team will provide you with exceptional service for the life of your Aqua-Aerobic product or system to keep your plant operating efficiently.
Aqua-Aerobic Systems began with the manufacture of Aqua-Jet® Surface Aerators in 1969 and quickly revolutioned the aerator industry. Since then, it has grown progressively and now offers a complete line of wastewater treatment systems including: Sequencing Batch Reactors, Phased Activated Sludge Systems, Traveling Bridge Sand Filters, Cloth Media Filters, Membrane Systems, Control Panels and Process Management Systems. In addition, it also produces Direct-Drive Mixers, Fine and Coarse Bubble Diffusers, Spray Coolers, and Aftermarket Products and Services.
To learn more details on Aqua-Aerobic Systems' legacy, view the short, narrated video.
Cloth Media Filtration, Ultrafiltration And SCADA-Controlled Filtration
Dave Holland, Senior Application Engineer at Aqua-Aerobic Systems, discusses how various filtration technologies in the company’s product portfolio address important current and future needs for end users.
Water Online Radio: Aqua-Aerobic Targets Flexible Water Solutions For The Future
Lloyd Johnson, VP of research and development for Aqua-Aerobic Systems, sat down with Water Online Radio for this live interview from the show floor at WEFTEC 2011 in Los Angeles. Johnson talked about the value of water, the need for technology investment, and the challenge of communicating water issues.
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
AERATION & MIXING
- Aqua-Jet® surface aerators have a vibration controlled design and proven superior oxygen transfer. The SS-PW model is UL approved for TTHM stripping in potable water applications. Click here to view the brochure.
- AquaDDM® direct-drive mixers provide maximum mixing efficiency and reduced power costs. Click here to view the brochure.
- Aqua EnduraTube® fine bubble diffusers have a non-clog design, are self-cleaning, and available in disc or tube configuration.
- Aqua CB-24® coarse bubble diffusers are made of stainless steel to tolerate higher temperatures, and are available in a tube configuration. Click here to view the Diffused Aeration brochure.
BIOLOGICAL PROCESSES
- AquaSBR® batch reactors provide treatment phases in a single basin for a smaller footprint and offers advanced decanting and process control for nutrient removal. Click here to view the brochure.
- AquaPASS® Phased Activated Sludge System provides time based process management with staged aeration in a flow through scheme. Click here to view brochure.
CLOTH MEDIA FILTERS
- AquaDisk® cloth media filters for reuse quality effluent in a small footprint.
- AquaDiamond® cloth media filters provide 2-3x the flow capacity of a sand filter with an equivalent footprint. Click here to view the Cloth Media Filtration brochure.
- Aqua MiniDisk® Cloth Media Filtration System This filter is designed to provide economical treatment of smaller flows with the added advantage of retrofitting existing traveling bridge sand filters. Click here to view the Aqua MiniDisk® Cloth Media Filter Brochure.
- Aqua MegaDisk™ Cloth Media Filtration System is yet another breakthrough addition to Aqua-Aerobic Systems’ extensive line of cloth media filters. The tertiary filter “expands” on the reliability and exceptional performance of the original AquaDisk® filter, but on a larger scale. Click here to view the Aqua MegaDisk™ Cloth Media Filter Brochure.
MEMBRANE SYSTEMS
- Aqua-Aerobic® MBR membrane bioreactor is a time-managed process with sequencial aeration and integration of submerged membranes to make it the most efficient MBR system. Click here for the brochure.
- AquaMB Process® multi-barrier membrane system offers advanced biological treatment with dual barrier filtration via cloth media filters and external membranes for optimum performance and flexibility. Click here to view the brochure.
- Aqua UltraFiltration™ Membrane System offers a compact, T-rack design, zero break fibers and no air scouring! The multibore fibers are made of polyethersulphone (PES) with seven (7) capillaries per fiber for superior strength. Click here to view the brochure.
CONTROL SYSTEMS
- IntelliPro® monitoring and control system offers comparative analysis and proactive operator guidance via Aqua's BioAlert™ notification program for optimum process performance. Click here to view the brochure.
- Aqua SCADA systems provide plant-wide monitoring with dynamic graphics displaying equipment status and available historical trending. Aqua Control Panels are custom designed and factory tested prior to shipment for quality assurance. Click here to view the brochure for Aqua Controls and SCADA Systems.
AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS & SERVICES
- SpareCare® program offers you replacement parts direct from our factory.
- "Good As New" refurbished equipment provides 25-35% cost savings compared to a new purchase and includes a 1-year mechanical warranty.
- High Efficiency Endura® Motors provide energy savings and a 5-year limited maintenance.
- Control Upgrades for faster communication, customized features, networking to a remote monitoring system, and more.
- Aqua Financing Solutions® provides tax-exempt financing for municipalities.
- Rental and Lease Equipment options for temporary needs while original equipment is being serviced.
- Lifetime Customer Service includes technical assistance to keep your plant operating efficiently.
Click here to view the Aftermarket Sales And Services brochure
TRADESHOWS AND EVENTS
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AWARDS
- 2011 Innovative Technology Award for IntelliPro® Process Monitoring and Control System from the Water Environment Federation (WEF)
- 2008 Innovative Technology Award for our AquaDiamond® Cloth Media Filter from the Water Environment Federation (WEF).
- 2008 Manufacturer of the Year Award from the Rockford Chamber of Commerce for Aqua's significant contribution to Rockford's manufacturing community.
- 2006 Partner of the Year Award from Businesses for the Bay for Aqua's contribution toward the Chesapeake Bay Initiative.
- 2002 Governor's Export Award from the Illinois Dept of Commerce for Aqua's achievement in new market development and export promotion.
- Best Overall Service Award in Pulp & Paper Industry from Frost & Sullivan, a national marketing consultant.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.
6306 North Alpine Road
Loves Park, IL 61111
UNITED STATES
Phone: 815-654-2501
Fax: 815-654-2508
Contact: solutions@aqua-aerobic.com
HOT PRODUCTS
- AquaStorm Cloth Media Filter
- AquaNereda
- AquaPrime™: Cloth Media Filter
- Aqua ElectrOzone Ozone Generation System
- Cloth Media Filtration Featuring OptiFiber® Pile Cloth Media
- Aqua MegaDisk™ Cloth Media Filtration System
- Membrane Systems: Featuring Aqua MultiBore Membranes
- OxyMix® Pure Oxygen Mixer For Efficient Oxygen Transfer
- Aqua MiniDisk Cloth Media Filtration System
- Pile Cloth Media Filtration Pilot System
- Aqua MSBR: Modified Sequencing Batch Reactor
- AquaSBR® Sequencing Batch Reactor
- AquaDisk® Cloth Media Filtration System
- AquaDiamond® Cloth Media Filtration System
- Aqua-Jet® SS-PW Aerator for Drink Water Applications
- AquaDDM® Direct-Drive Mixer
- IntelliPro® Process Management System
- Aftermarket Sales And Services
- Aqua-Aerobic® MBR
- AquaMB Process® Membrane System
- AquaPASS® Phased Activated Sludge System
FEATURED ARTICLES
- Biological Nutrient Removal With Advanced Primary Treatment
- A Time-Based Alternative To Multi-Stage Biological Nutrient Removal
- Microplastic Removal With Cloth Media Filtration
- Ushering In A New Era Of Sustainable Biological Treatment
- Cloth Media Offers Chemical-Free Alternative For Advanced Primary Treatment
- AquaSBR® Replaces 60-Year-Old Treatment Plant
- AquaNereda® Aerobic Granular Sludge Technology
- Abbottstown Retrofitted A Flow-Through System With An AquaSBR® System To Meet Stringent Effluent Requirements
- AquaDiamond Cloth Media Filters Achieve 0.1 mg/L Total Phosphorus Limit
- AquaDisk® Filters Reduce TSS And NTU For Power Plant Process Water
- Butler WTP Solves Membrane Integrity Issues And Meets EPA LT2 Rule With Aqua MultiBore® Membranes
- Aqua-Aerobic Seminars – Where Professionals Learn And Solve
- A New Platform For Safer Surface-Aerator Maintenance
- SAF-T Float™ Safe Accessible Float Technology
- Aqua MultiBore® C-Series Ceramic Membrane System Solves Disinfection By-Product (DPB) Challenge At Butte-Silver Bow, Montana
- Filter Installations Remove Solids From FGD Scrubber Effluent
- Pile Cloth Media Filtration For Clean Utilities
- City Saves Big Money By Using Cloth Media Filters To Treat CSO Discharge
- Getting A Handle On Sewer Overflows
- Cloth Media Filtration Removes Coal Ash And Coal Fines At Power Plants
- Reduce Lifecycle Costs For BNR With A Phased Activated Sludge System
- Filtering Through The Latest In Primary Wastewater Treatment
- Aerobic Granular Biomass Technology: Recent Performance Data, Lessons Learnt And Retrofitting Conventional Treatment Infrastructure
- Aerobic Granular Sludge System Reduces Energy Up To 50% When Compared To Conventional Activated Sludge Systems
- AquaSBR System Installed To Increase Capacity In A Small Footprint
- WWTF Receives EPA Award For Achieving Low Level Nutrient Limits
- Two AquaDisk Cloth Media Filters Replace Six Granular Media Units, Boosting Capacity 540% And Cutting Backwash Volume By 97%
- Small Footprint, Big Results: California Casino Wins With MBR
- Oldest Town In West Virginia Adopts Modern Wastewater Treatment System
- Trinity River Authority Increases Filtration Capacity And Decreases Backwash With AquaDiamond® Cloth Media Filters By Aqua-Aerobic Systems
- New Aqua MegaDisk™ Cloth Media Tertiary Filter Operates In 80% Less Space Than Sand Filters With Comparable Hydraulic Capacity
- Retrofitting Diffusers Saves Money, Increases Overall Plant Efficiency
- Phased Activated Sludge Concept Retrofitted For Compliance With Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Reduction Initiative
- Salisbury Retrofits Existing Process With An AquaPASS® System To Comply With The Chesapeake Bay Initiative
- Clear Lake Is First In Iowa To Provide Reuse Water For Power Plant!
- AquaSBR® System Treats High Strength Vegetable Processing Waste
- Case Study: Optimizing Biological Phosphorus Removal From An AquaSBR® System
- MacLaren's Pulp Mill Upgraded To Meet New Requirements And Aid In Protecting The Environment
- Case Study: Fountain Hills Combines Cloth Media Filtration With Membrane System To Get Reuse Quality Effluent At An Economical Cost!