BioMicrobics
BioMicrobics is a privately-held Lenexa, Kansas-based manufacturer of pre-engineered decentralized wastewater, graywater, and stormwater treatment systems scaling from 150 GPD residential to 2,000,000 GPD municipal flows, serving residential, commercial, winery, industrial, and government customers across close to 90 countries through direct sales and a global distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersLenexa, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What BioMicrobics does
BioMicrobics is a privately-held specialty manufacturer of decentralized and distributed wastewater, graywater, and stormwater treatment systems, founded in 1996 and headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas. The company sells pre-engineered, pre-packaged treatment systems scaling from 150 GPD residential units to 2,000,000 GPD community/municipal installations, organized around two core technology platforms: FAST (Fixed Activated Sludge Treatment) systems using a patented airlift device and fixed-film media modules, and BioBarrier Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) systems employing ultrafiltration membranes with 0.03 to 1.3 micron pore ratings. The product portfolio spans residential (MicroFAST, RetroFAST, FITT-ee), commercial (HighStrengthFAST, FOGHog), high-strength industrial (BioBarrier HSMBR variants for winery and high-strength applications), municipal (MyFAST, MacroFITT, RollsAIR), and stormwater (BioSTORM, d-Rain Joint) segments, supported by screening devices (SaniTEE, StormTEE, MyTEE) and aeration components (LIXOR, BioRobic).
The company monetizes through direct hardware sales from its US headquarters supplemented by a global distributor and installer network operating in close to 90 countries, with three wholly-owned sister companies (Scienco/FAST, SeptiTech, and InTank Ballast Water) extending reach into marine, residential trickling filter, and ballast water markets respectively. Pricing is quote-based, with residential systems ranging from approximately $5,000 to $20,000+ and community/municipal systems reaching substantially higher per-project values (illustrated by deployments such as the Bayview 27,000 GPD affordable housing project, Castello di Amarosa winery, and the 1,554 km Tren Maya railway in Mexico). BioMicrobics' customer base spans individual homeowners, residential developers, restaurants, hotels, wineries, industrial manufacturers, and government/municipal entities, with go-to-market executed through direct consultation, channel partners, and industry trade shows (WEFTEC, NOWRA, Aquatech Mexico, Greenbuild).
The company has accumulated extensive third-party certifications (NSF/ANSI 40, 245, and 350; CAN/BNQ; EN 12566-3; EPA/ETV; NJCAT/NJDEP), a portfolio of industry awards including the 2012 Presidential E Award for Excellence in Exports and multiple Frost & Sullivan recognitions, and 27 years of operating history with no documented outside equity investment, indicating a bootstrapped, founder-led specialty industrial business.
BioMicrobics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BioMicrobics
- Legal name
- BioMicrobics, Inc
- Website
- https://biomicrobics.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- BioMicrobics is a privately-held Lenexa, Kansas-based manufacturer of pre-engineered decentralized wastewater, graywater, and stormwater treatment systems scaling from 150 GPD residential to 2,000,000 GPD municipal flows, serving residential, commercial, winery, industrial, and government customers across close to 90 countries through direct sales and a global distributor network.
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BioMicrobics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Water Treatment Equipment
- NAICS
- Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)
- SIC
- Water Supply (4941), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Anaerobic Treatment & Resource Recovery (Biogas/Co-digestion) (EUANADAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Decentralized/Package Wastewater Systems (Small/Remote) (EUANADAE), Energy Recovery from Biosolids (Biogas Utilization, CHP, Gas Upgrading) (EUANAHAG)
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Where BioMicrobics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lenexa
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
BioMicrobics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Wastewater Treatment Equipment Sales: BioMicrobics generates revenue through the sale of pre-engineered, pre-packaged wastewater treatment systems ranging from residential to community-scale. Products include FAST systems (MicroFAST, RetroFAST, HighStrengthFAST, MyFAST, MacroFITT), BioBarrier MBR systems, screens (SaniTEE, StormTEE, MyTEE), aeration systems (LIXOR, BioRobic), and specialty products (FOGHog, ABC clarifiers, d-Rain Joint). Systems are sold directly and through a global distributor network.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Residential systems |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
BioMicrobics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BioMicrobics manufactures pre-engineered, pre-packaged decentralized wastewater, graywater, and stormwater treatment systems for residential, commercial, small municipal, and industrial customers. The product portfolio is built on two proprietary technology platforms — Fixed Activated Sludge Treatment (FAST) with a patented airlift device and fixed-film media, and Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) systems with ultrafiltration membranes — and is scalable from 150 GPD to 2,000,000 GPD flows.
Product overview
BioMicrobics is a global leader in advanced wastewater, water, graywater, and stormwater treatment systems, offering pre-engineered, pre-packaged, and scalable solutions ranging from 150 GPD to 2,000,000 GPD. The product portfolio centers on two core treatment technology platforms: FAST (Fixed Activated Sludge Treatment) systems (MicroFAST®, RetroFAST®, HighStrengthFAST®, MyFAST®, NitriFAST®, MacroFITT®, RollsAIR®, FITT-ee®) and MBR (Membrane Bioreactor) systems (BioBarrier® product line including Residential, HighStrength, Graywater, and Winery variants). Supporting products include specialty clarifiers (ABC®), screening devices (SaniTEE®, StormTEE®, MyTEE®), aeration systems (LIXOR®, BioRobic®), stormwater treatment (BioSTORM®, d-Rain Joint®), and grease management (FOGHog®). Sister companies Scienco/FAST, SeptiTech, and InTank Ballast Water extend capabilities into marine, residential trickling filter, and ballast water treatment respectively.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BioBarrier: Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) wastewater treatment system product line for residential, high strength, graywater, and winery applications.
- FAST (Fixed Activated Sludge Treatment)
- MicroFAST
- MyFAST
- RetroFAST
- HighStrengthFAST
- BioSTORM
- SaniTEE
- FOGHog
- LIXOR
- ABC (Anoxic BioFilter Clarifiers)
- SOS (Save Our Septic)
- S.O.S. Save Our Septic Program
Products and services
- MicroFAST® Advanced wastewater treatment system using Fixed Activated Sludge Treatment (FAST) technology with fixed media blocks and a patented airlift device inside a rectangular liner, sized for single-family homes through clustered developments serving 2 to 126 people.
- MicroFAST® Flex Flexible, foldable wastewater treatment system extending MicroFAST technology with universal tank compatibility, available in 0.4 (up to 400 GPD) and 0.5 (up to 500 GPD) models for residential homes, small businesses, or retrofit projects.
- RetroFAST® Septic system enhancement unit that upgrades under-performing septic systems, insertable through a minimum 18-inch manhole without heavy machinery, using attached-growth microorganisms on media to break down organic material.
- HighStrengthFAST® FAST system with heavy-duty media and intensive aeration for restaurants, coffee stands, bars, and agricultural/industrial facilities that generate high-strength organic effluents.
- MyFAST® Larger FAST system engineered for onsite wastewater treatment with flows from 10,000 to 160,000 GPD, designed for multi-family properties, clustered subdivisions, small municipalities, and high-strength commercial applications.
- FITT-ee® Energy-efficient version of FAST technology requiring less electrical power; includes RetroFITT-ee® and MicroFITT-ee® variants for single-family or clustered homes up to 20 people.
- MacroFITT® Scaled-up FAST process for community wastewater treatment with flows from 200,000 GPD to 2 million GPD, designed for small municipalities of 2,500–25,000 inhabitants.
- RollsAIR® Suspended growth extended aeration system combining LIXOR® Submerged Aeration Devices with patented screening devices (MyTEE® and SaniTEE®) for small community wastewater treatment at 200,000–2,000,000 GPD flows.
- NitriFAST® Tertiary treatment system providing additional nitrification of secondary effluent from MicroFAST, HighStrengthFAST, or MyFAST systems; media specially designed for nitrogen reduction.
- BioBarrier® Residential Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) wastewater treatment system using ultrafiltration membranes to remove organic pollutants and suspended solids, replacing clarifier, sand filter, and disinfection processes used in conventional treatment.
- BioBarrier® HSMBR® (High Strength) High-strength MBR system designed for commercial applications with higher organic and nutrient loads, treating flows above 1,500 GPD including residential applications.
- BioBarrier® Graywater Membrane Bioreactor system specifically designed to treat graywater from sinks, dishwashers, and showers, with treated water suitable for irrigation, surface washing, or toilet flushing depending on local regulations.
- BioBarrier® HSMBR® Winery Specialized high-strength MBR for winery wastewater from crush, winemaking, and bottling operations, with high-capacity aeration designed for the high organic loads typical of food and beverage processing.
- FOGHog® Grease trap device that allows warm liquid grease to separate, cool to solid form, and be collected for removal; made of 100% corrosion-resistant polyethylene for restaurant kitchens, cafeterias, and motels.
- ABC® Specialty Clarifiers Family of specialty clarifiers (ABC-N, ABC-C, ABC-P) for secondary clarification after FAST systems: ABC-N promotes denitrification for low nitrogen, ABC-C settles TSS from secondary effluent, and ABC-P removes phosphates through chemical precipitation.
- BioSTORM® Stage II stormwater treatment system combining litter control screening with sediment separation; pairs with StormTEE® to prevent litter from entering treatment systems in storm sewers, car washes, and gas stations.
- d-Rain Joint® Filter inserted into concrete expansion joints allowing rainwater to filter into native soil without pooling, with a removable, washable mesh filter for driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, and patios.
- SaniTEE® Effluent screen with angled slots that deflects litter and debris from septic tank effluent, preventing large particles from entering downstream processes like pumps, advanced treatment systems, or drainfields.
- StormTEE® Screen separating debris and litter from stormwater runoff before water enters BioSTORM® systems, detention ponds, or storm sewers, featuring diverter outlets and clean-in-place swabs.
- BioSTEP® Screened pumping system placing a submersible pump into a SaniTEE® screen with ScumGuard® Protector to prevent floating scum from entering the pump, for STEP (Septic Tank Effluent Pumping) applications.
- LIXOR® Submerged aeration system using venturi chambers to create turbulent plumes of oxygenated water for aerobic bacteria to biodegrade organic matter; used alone or upstream of MyFAST® or MacroFITT®.
- BioRobic® Coarse-bubble submerged aeration system providing supplemental aeration within BioBarrier® HSMBR® or Winery systems, increasing oxygen in MLSS to enhance biological breakdown of material.
- Recover® Graywater recovery product under development for treating and reusing graywater.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 99.9% contaminant removal via MBR ultrafiltration membranes (0.03 to 1.3 micron pores)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use BioMicrobics
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
BioMicrobics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
BioMicrobics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Scienco/FASTcoreSister company and leader in innovative wastewater solutions and services, specializing in advanced marine water treatment and efficient maintenance tablets & cleaners. Operates as a specialized channel for BioMicrobics products in marine applications. Website: www.sciencofast.com
- SeptiTechcoreSister company specializing in cutting-edge residential and commercial trickling filter wastewater treatment systems. Extends BioMicrobics' product reach into the residential and commercial segments. Website: www.septitech.com
- InTank Ballast WatercoreSister company offering superior ballast water treatment systems for marine vessels. Extends BioMicrobics technology into the maritime/ballast water management market. Website: www.intankballast.com
- Nature Works, Inc. (Virginia)minorVirginia-based distributor of BioMicrobics products, specifically credited for the Bayview Revitalization Project in Northampton County, VA. Provided local sales and installation support.
- Delta Ingeniería de ParaguayminorParaguay-based engineering firm that has been installing BioMicrobics equipment for over 12 years. Testimonial confirms quality systems and rapid technical response.
- Tupelovox (Pty) Ltd (South Africa)minor100% South African owned water and wastewater treatment company providing turnkey scientific and engineering solutions. Serves as a distributor for BioMicrobics MyFAST systems in community wastewater treatment projects across South Africa, including the Llembe installation.
- NOWRA (National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association)minorBioMicrobics is a proud member of NOWRA, the largest US organization representing the decentralized wastewater industry.NOWRA provides installer academy and mega-conference platforms.
- NRWA (National Rural Water Association)minorBioMicrobics partners with NRWA, an organization that trains, supports, and promotes water and wastewater professionals serving small communities across the US.
- WEF (Water Environment Federation)minorBioMicrobics maintains affiliation with WEF, which provides technical education and training for water quality professionals. BioMicrobics participates in WEF's Annual Conference.
- ZCL | XerxesminorFiberglass tank manufacturer partnered with BioMicrobics for the Castello di Amarosa winery project. BioBarrier HSMBR systems were installed inside ZCL|Xerxes 22,000-gallon underground fiberglass tanks.
- USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)minorUSDA partners with state agencies to administer rural development grants and loans supporting septic system installations and upgrades. USDA Rural Assistance Program funded the Bayview Revitalization Project. BioMicrobics products are referenced in USDA program context.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
BioMicrobics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Contec Group: Contec Group develops decentralized wastewater treatment technologies and operates the BioFiciency decentralized treatment platform. Comparable niche player serving small communities with packaged biological treatment systems.
- Fluence Corporation: Fluence (formerly Emefcy) provides decentralized packaged wastewater treatment and water reuse systems (NIROBOX, SUBRE) for industrial and municipal clients. Comparable in decentralized MBR and packaged treatment, with focus on emerging markets.
- Biolet: Biolet manufactures small-scale, package biological wastewater treatment systems for residential and remote applications. Comparable niche in decentralized biological treatment though smaller scale and primarily European distribution.
Broad incumbents
- Xylem Inc. Xylem (including acquired Evoqua) is a global water technology leader with extensive wastewater treatment, MBR, and pumping portfolios. Overlaps with BioMicrobics in MBR technology and serves both municipal and decentralized markets, though at vastly larger scale and scope.
- Veolia Water Technologies: Veolia (formerly SUEZ Water) operates one of the largest water and wastewater treatment equipment and service portfolios globally, including packaged MBR and decentralized solutions. Indirect competitor with broad incumbency in adjacent segments.
- Aqua-Aerobic Systems: Aqua-Aerobic Systems is a long-established manufacturer of wastewater treatment equipment (SBR, cloth media filters, MBR systems) primarily serving larger municipal and industrial clients. Comparable in core MBR and biological treatment product overlap, though focused on larger flow rates.
Direct peers
- Orenco Systems: Orenco Systems is a leading manufacturer of decentralized wastewater treatment systems, including its proprietary AdvanTex textile-media fixed-film treatment. Directly comparable to BioMicrobics in residential and small-community decentralized treatment, with overlapping MBR and packed-bed technologies.
- Premier Tech Water & Environmental: Premier Tech manufactures decentralized wastewater treatment systems (Ecoflo, Ecoflex) and stormwater filters for residential and small-municipal markets. Direct peer to BioMicrobics with similar pre-engineered, packaged product approach and NSF/ANSI certifications.
- Clearford Water Systems: Clearford develops and operates small-scale decentralized wastewater collection and treatment systems (Small Bore Sewer, Clearford One). Comparable business model combining proprietary treatment technology with project deployment for small communities.
Regional players
- ATB Water: ATB Water (Belgium-based) manufactures small-scale package wastewater treatment plants (BioPack, SBR/MBR) primarily serving European and African markets. Comparable product offering in decentralized packaged biological treatment for small communities.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
BioMicrobics social profiles
Digital presenceBioMicrobics compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance8 records
BioMicrobics financial estimates
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BioMicrobics leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
BioMicrobics subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
BioMicrobics funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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BioMicrobics M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about BioMicrobics
What does BioMicrobics do?
BioMicrobics manufactures pre-engineered, pre-packaged decentralized wastewater, graywater, and stormwater treatment systems for residential, commercial, small municipal, and industrial customers. The product portfolio is built on two proprietary technology platforms — Fixed Activated Sludge Treatment (FAST) with a patented airlift device and fixed-film media, and Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) systems with ultrafiltration membranes — and is scalable from 150 GPD to 2,000,000 GPD flows.
Is BioMicrobics a public or private company?
BioMicrobics is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was BioMicrobics founded?
BioMicrobics was founded in 1999. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is BioMicrobics based?
BioMicrobics is headquartered in Lenexa, United States, in the North America region.
How does BioMicrobics make money?
One revenue line is on record: wastewater Treatment Equipment Sales.
Who are BioMicrobics's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Contec Group, Fluence Corporation and Biolet. Broad incumbents are Xylem Inc., Veolia Water Technologies and Aqua-Aerobic Systems. Direct peers are Orenco Systems, Premier Tech Water & Environmental and Clearford Water Systems. ATB Water is listed as a regional player.
Does BioMicrobics have an API?
No public API is recorded for BioMicrobics.
What industry is BioMicrobics in?
BioMicrobics's product category is Water Treatment Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUANADAH, Anaerobic Treatment & Resource Recovery (Biogas/Co-digestion), with a secondary code of EUANADAE, Decentralized/Package Wastewater Systems (Small/Remote). Its NAICS code is 221320 and its SIC code is 4941.