Maryland Biochemical Company

What Maryland Biochemical Company does

Maryland Biochemical Company is a privately held, family-owned specialty manufacturer of bioaugmentation products for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Bel Air, Maryland. The company isolates and cultivates selectively adapted microorganisms in 3,000-gallon fermentation tanks, growing cultures to 10^9 Colony Forming Units (vs. typical plant concentrations of 10^6 CFU), then spray-drying them over bran for dormancy and shipment in Log Growth Phase. Its patented microbial blends target BOD/COD reduction, FOG degradation, nitrification, denitrification, odor control, filamentous control, and industrial contaminants including phenols, hydrocarbons, and surfactants.

The product portfolio spans a broad MB series of bacterial blends (MB 2 BP through MB 38 BP, MB 1138 BP, MB Nitrifiers, MB Grease & Odor Control), chemical treatments (GreenCleanPRO, EarthTec, Calcium Nitrate, GCPRO Oxidizer), and patented hardware platforms (Lagoon Master two-phase aerator, Little John Digester, Wet Well Wizard, D02E Floating Aerator) plus ultrasonic algae control units (Quattro-DB, SolaRaft). Products carry EPA registration and NSF/ANSI Standard 60 certification for drinking water applications, and the company manufactures under ISO certification. Supporting offerings include nutrient supplements (Accelerator C, MB MN, Nutrients N & P) and on-site technical services — microscopic exams, nutrient testing, filamentous identification, and treatability studies — delivered by field representatives.

Revenue is generated through direct product sales (biologicals, chemicals, equipment) supplemented by technical services; pricing is contact-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led via outside Technical Sales Representatives covering defined territories from New England to South Carolina, combining prospecting, cold calling, relationship management, and on-site technical assistance. The customer base spans municipal activated sludge plants, aerated/facultative lagoons, industrial wastewater facilities (pharma, chemical, petrochemical, refining, food processing, dairy), collection systems, and ornamental/lagoon/pond operators. The company is not VC- or PE-backed; it has no disclosed funding rounds and no M&A activity, suggesting operations are funded internally off cash flow from a stable, recurring replenishment model.

Name

Maryland Biochemical Company

Legal name

Maryland Biochemical Company, LLC

Website

https://marylandbiochemical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Maryland Biochemical Company is a privately held, family-owned manufacturer of patented bioaugmentation bacterial blends, algaecides, and aeration equipment used by municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants in the eastern United States to address FOG, odor, nitrification, and sludge challenges.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wastewater Treatment Products (Bioaugmentation & Equipment)

NAICS

Chemical Manufacturing (325), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal Wastewater & Sewage Treatment Chemicals (IMAEAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Wastewater Treatment Chemicals (IMAEAJAC), Water Treatment & Process Specialty Chemicals (IMAEABAN)

Keywords

• Bioaugmentation products
• Wastewater treatment chemicals
• Microbial water treatment
• Lagoon aeration systems
• Algae control equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Bel Air

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Biological Treatment Products: Sale of biological bacterial blends and formulations for wastewater treatment including BOD/COD reduction, FOG degradation, nitrification, odor control, and digester optimization. Products sold as dry blends, liquid formulations, and slow-release blocks. Replenishment model based on facility dosage requirements.
2. Equipment & Hardware: Sale of capital equipment including Lagoon Master aeration systems, Little John Digester, Wet Well Wizard, ultrasonic algae control units, and floating aerators. Equipment includes blowers, diffusers, and control systems.
3. Chemical Treatments: Sale of chemical treatment products including GreenCleanPRO algaecide (sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate), EarthTec copper-based algaecide, Calcium Nitrate for H2S prevention, GCPRO Oxidizer, and nutrient supplements.
4. Technical Services: On-site technical services including microscopic exams, nutrient testing, filamentous identification, odor source analysis, and treatability studies. Provided by field representatives during customer visits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Maryland Biochemical Company manufactures and sells bioaugmentation bacterial blends (MB series products) for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, targeting BOD/COD reduction, FOG degradation, nitrification/denitrification, odor control, and digester optimization. The company also provides complementary chemical treatments (GreenCleanPRO, EarthTec, Calcium Nitrate, GCPRO Oxidizer), patented aeration equipment (Lagoon Master, Little John Digester, Wet Well Wizard, D02E Floating Aerator), and ultrasonic algae/biofilm control units (Quattro-DB, SolaRaft). All offerings are sold to wastewater treatment facilities through direct outside sales representatives covering the eastern United States.

Product overview

Maryland Biochemical Company offers a diversified portfolio of biological, chemical, and mechanical products for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment. The core offering consists of bioaugmentation bacterial blends (MB series products: MB 2 BP through MB 38 BP, MB 1138 BP, MB Nitrifiers, MB Odor Controller, MB 17 BP, MB Bio Start, MB Grease & Odor Control) targeting BOD/COD reduction, FOG degradation, nitrification, denitrification, odor control, and industrial contaminants (phenols, hydrocarbons, surfactants). Supporting product lines include algaecides (GreenCleanPRO, EarthTec), ultrasonic algae control units (Quattro-DB, SolaRaft), aeration equipment (Wet Well Wizard, Little John Digester, Lagoon Master, D02E Floating Aerator), sludge reduction products (MB Sludge Spikes), and nutrient supplements (Accelerator C, MB MN, Nutrients N & P). The portfolio follows a platform-plus-modules architecture where bacterial blends address specific treatment challenges, while hardware products (aerators, ultrasonic units) provide complementary mechanical/physical treatment capabilities. All products are sold as standalone solutions for direct application to wastewater systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GreenCleanPRO: Professional strength algaecide for controlling and preventing algae growth without leaving residuals that impact effluent discharge permits.
• EarthTec
• Quattro-DB
• SolaRaft
• Lagoon Master
• Wet Well Wizard
• Little John Digester
• DO2E Floating Aerator

Products and services

• GreenCleanPRO Professional-strength granular algaecide using sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate (activated peroxygen) to destroy algal cell membranes through oxidation, providing immediate algae control without copper or chemical residuals; EPA Registered and NSF/ANSI Standard 60 Certified for Drinking Water Applications. Sold to municipal and industrial water treatment operators.
• EarthTec EPA-registered liquid copper algaecide/bactericide using biologically active copper ion (Cu++) for algae and bacteria control in lakes, ponds, lagoons, and drinking reservoirs; certified to ANSI/NSF Standard 60 for drinking water applications in all 50 states. Sold to water and wastewater operators.
• Ultrasonic Algae Control Eco-friendly ultrasonic algae control hardware using low-power sound waves that collapse algae gas vacuoles, preventing photosynthesis and causing algae to sink and die without chemicals. Sold to operators of ponds, lagoons, clarifiers, and reservoirs.
• Quattro-DB Ultrasonic Transducer State-of-the-art ultrasonic algae and biofilm management transducer providing 360° coverage and treating up to 120 surface acres for blue-green algae in ponds, lagoons, secondary clarifiers, and large tanks. Sold to municipal and industrial water/wastewater operators.
• SolaRaft Solar-Powered Algae/Biofilm Buoy Solar-powered chemical-free algae and biofilm remediation buoy for secondary clarifiers, reservoirs, and lagoons, equipped with wireless communications, water-quality monitoring sensors, and Coast Guard-approved beacon. Sold to water/wastewater operators.
• Bio Gas Max Biological formulation combining beneficial microorganisms and fast-acting enzymes for anaerobic treatment of high-strength wastewaters; increases biogas generation and improves COD degradation efficiency in methane-producing systems. Sold to industrial and municipal anaerobic digester operators.
• MB 12 BP Versatile biological formulation of beneficial microorganisms for BOD/COD degradation and plant stability in municipal wastewater, targeting COD, surfactants, hydrocarbons, fats, oils, and grease from industrial contributors. Sold to municipal wastewater plant operators.
• MB 12 BP / Lake Relief Natural, non-toxic biological blend of microorganisms designed to reduce excessive nutrient content, break down organic matter, improve water clarity, and reduce odors in contained bodies of water such as lakes, ponds, and lagoons. Sold to lagoon and pond operators.
• MB 15 BP (FOG Degradation) Dry blend of patented microorganisms designed for rapid and complete FOG degradation in municipal collection systems, aeration tanks, and digesters, metabolizing long- and short-chain fatty acids. Sold to municipal plant operators.
• MB Grease & Odor Control Liquid blend of microorganisms with growth factors for rapid digestion of fats, oils, grease, fatty acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates; prevents odor-causing H2S and volatile fatty acids. Sold to municipal and industrial treatment operators.
• Slow Release FOG Blocks Dissolvable mesh-bag block containing FOG-degrading microorganisms that slowly dissolves as water flows past, seeding collection systems with microbes to minimize grease buildup in municipal systems. Sold to municipal collection-system operators.
• MB 15 BP Filament Control Blend of vegetative and spore-forming strains preventing filament predominance caused by high organic acids and septic wastes, improving floc formation and out-competing filaments for food. Sold to activated sludge plant operators.
• MB Odor Controller Broad-based biological formulation for controlling wide-ranging wastewater odors, containing high-concentration odor-degrading microorganisms for long-term prevention plus fragrance for immediate relief. Sold to municipal treatment plant operators.
• MB 17 BP (Biological Odor Control) Biological odor control product with patented technology for sulfur compounds including hydrogen sulfide and mercaptans; also degrades volatile organic acids in aerobic and anaerobic environments. Sold to municipal and industrial operators.
• Calcium Nitrate Ammonia-free, American-made product used to prevent hydrogen sulfide formation and resulting corrosion and hazardous gases in wastewater collection systems. Sold to municipal collection-system operators.
• GCPRO Oxidizer Granular or liquid oxidizer using activated peroxide (sodium carbonate peroxyhydrate/sodium percarbonate) to control hydrogen sulfide molecules, oxidize iron, manganese, and mercaptans, and emulsify grease on contact. Sold to collection-system and treatment-plant operators.
• Wet Well Wizard Aeration system for pump stations that dissolves FOG, eliminates odor, and creates aerobic environment through continuous flow of cleaved bubbles; includes 1.5–10 HP regenerative blower, stainless steel hardware, and optional weather and noise-reduction covers. Sold to municipal collection-system operators.
• Little John Digester Heavy-duty blower and agitation system for wet wells and lift stations that injects high-velocity mixing through an air manifold, breaking FOG into micro-fine particulates at 35 feet per second, with optional ozone injection for enhanced digestion. Sold to municipal collection-system operators.
• MB 15 BP (Digesters) Dry blend of beneficial microorganisms for optimizing organic solids degradation and supernatant decanting in anaerobic and aerobic digesters, improving sludge degradation, odor control, and methane gas production. Sold to municipal and industrial digester operators.
• MB 17 BP (Denitrifiers) Fast-acting biological formulation of denitrifying microorganisms with broad carbon utilization (acetic acid, glycerin, glucose) for improving denitrification efficiency and stability in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment. Sold to denitrification-system operators.
• MB Nitrifiers Blend of Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter bacteria that oxidizes ammonium to nitrite then to nitrate in a two-step aerobic nitrification process, restoring nitrification after upset conditions. Sold to municipal plant operators.
• MB 2 BP Dry blend of microorganisms for pharmaceutical, chemical, petrochemical, refining, and other industries to remove phenols, formaldehyde, and alcohols; selected for degradation abilities and tolerance of high phenol concentrations. Sold to industrial wastewater operators.
• MB 3 BP Dry blend of microorganisms selectively adapted for food processing wastewaters containing fats, oils, and grease; effective for meat, dairy, baking, beverage, rendering, and vegetable processing applications. Sold to food and beverage industrial operators.
• MB 4 BP Dry blend of microorganisms degrading anionic and nonionic surfactants including nonylphenol ethoxylates and alcohol ethoxylates; reduces surfactant-related foaming and improves plant stability. Sold to industrial plants with surfactant-bearing waste streams.
• MB 8 BP Broadest-spectrum dry microorganism product for industrial wastewater, targeting a wide range of organics found in various industries to improve effluent quality and plant stability for complex waste streams. Sold to industrial wastewater operators.
• MB 13 BP Dry blend of microorganisms for degrading petroleum hydrocarbons in refinery, petrochemical, or extreme high-COD wastewater treatment plants; targets alkanes and aromatic compounds. Sold to refinery and petrochemical operators.
• MB 38 BP Dry blend of cold-loving (psychrophilic) microorganisms remaining active down to 2°C (36°F) for industrial wastewater treatment at low temperatures, with wide range of organic degradation abilities. Sold to cold-climate industrial operators.
• MB 1138 BP Blend of psychrophilic microorganisms remaining active down to 2°C (36°F) for municipal plants receiving waste streams from industrial facilities; maintains treatment efficiency during seasonal temperature drops. Sold to municipal plant operators in cold climates.
• MB Sludge Spikes Rapidly sinking microbial product that releases billions of microorganisms, powerful enzymes, and essential micronutrients directly into the sludge layer at the lagoon bottom, stimulating biological activity and reducing sludge volume. Sold to municipal lagoon operators.
• Lagoon Master Patented sludge-activating aerator using a two-phase system with two 2 HP regenerative blowers to continuously move water along the lagoon bottom, providing de-stratification, oxidation, odor elimination, and natural sludge digestion at 4 HP per 1–4 acres. Sold to municipal lagoon operators.
• D02E Floating Aerator Patented high-volume floating aerator injecting high-volume low-pressure air through a multi-chambered manifold, creating up to 3-knot surface current and moving up to 24.1 million gallons per day while transferring dissolved oxygen for BOD/COD reduction and destratification. Sold to lagoon and pond operators.
• MB Bio Start Startup/restart biological treatment product with carrier medium providing attachment sites for bacterial growth and micronutrients to accelerate biomass development and floc formation. Sold to plant operators during startups or post-upset recovery.
• Accelerator C Highly concentrated, balanced carbon source (BOD:N:P ratio 100:5:1) with nitrogen and phosphorus for optimal bacterial growth during process interruptions or start-ups; available in liquid (55-gallon drum) and dry (½-pound pouches) forms. Sold to municipal and industrial operators.
• MB MN Balanced blend of micronutrients for industrial and municipal wastewater treatment, containing a wide variety of needed minerals acting as growth factors and building blocks for protein and cell synthesis. Sold to municipal and industrial plant operators.
• Nutrients N & P Balanced source of nitrogen and phosphorus in readily available form for bacteria in nutrient-limited wastewater streams; maintains an optimal BOD:N:P ratio of 100:5:1. Sold to municipal and industrial plant operators.
• On-site Technical Services On-site professional services for wastewater facility operators, including microscopic exams, nutrient testing, filamentous identification, odor source analysis, and treatability studies, delivered by field representatives during customer visits. Sold to municipal and industrial facility operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Settled sludge reduced from 900 mg/L to 350 mg/L in cold weather conditions
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lake Restoration (SOLitude Lake Management): Provider of lake, pond, and lagoon water quality management services including aeration, algaecides, and biological treatments - direct overlap with Maryland Biochemical's lagoon and algae control product portfolio.
• Bionetix International (Keystone Clearwater): Specialty bioaugmentation product manufacturer offering bacterial blends for wastewater treatment across industrial and municipal markets, closely mirroring Maryland Biochemical's core product line.
• Envirogen Technologies: Industrial water and wastewater treatment specialist offering biological treatment systems, microbial products, and engineered solutions to industrial customers in similar verticals (pharma, food, chemical).
• Aeration Industries International: Manufacturer of aeration equipment and lagoon treatment systems, directly competing with Maryland Biochemical's Lagoon Master and DO2E Floating Aerator product lines for municipal and industrial wastewater aeration.

Broad incumbents

• Xylem (Evoqua Water Technologies): Major water technology company offering biological treatment solutions, aeration equipment, and integrated services to municipal and industrial wastewater customers. Competes across the full stack that Maryland Biochemical addresses.
• Veolia Water Technologies: Global water and wastewater treatment company offering biological, chemical, and engineered treatment solutions for municipal and industrial applications, including bioaugmentation-adjacent offerings.
• Novonesis (formerly Novozymes): Global biotech leader producing microorganisms and enzymes for industrial applications including wastewater treatment. Direct overlap with Maryland Biochemical's bioaugmentation approach but at much larger scale and broader industry reach.
• Suez Water Technologies & Solutions: Global water services and technology provider offering biological treatment chemicals, specialty chemicals, and wastewater process optimization to industrial and municipal customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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