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EMAOP — Emergency Mobilized Advanced Oxidation
Rapid-response trailer-mounted advanced oxidation treatment for WWTP overflows, overloads, and combined sewer overflow events. Mobilized within 72 hours.
🤖 AI Overview
The EMAOP unit is an emergency mobilized advanced oxidation treatment plant designed for rapid deployment at wastewater treatment plants experiencing overflow, overload, or combined sewer overflow (CSO) events. Combining blast settling with advanced oxidation processes, the EMAOP unit delivers immediate organic load reduction and effluent compliance protection when your permanent plant cannot keep up.
The Problem
When Your WWTP Cannot Handle the Load
Overflows, overloads, and CSO events put municipalities and industrial operators at risk of permit violations, environmental fines, and public health incidents. Conventional emergency responses — tanker trucking, storage ponds, or bypass — are expensive, limited in capacity, and do not treat the wastewater.
- Plant hydraulic or organic overload from seasonal peaks or industrial discharge
- Combined sewer overflow during storm events exceeding conveyance capacity
- Equipment failure or maintenance shutdown reducing treatment capacity
- Under-construction plants that need temporary treatment before commissioning
- Regulatory pressure with tight discharge limits and zero-tolerance for bypass
The BioTerraVa Solution
The EMAOP Rapid Response System
The EMAOP unit combines high-rate blast settling with advanced oxidation to achieve immediate organic load reduction and solids removal. Deployed on a trailer or skid, the system can be mobilized to site within 72 hours, commissioned by a senior P.Eng., and operated under real-time compliance monitoring until your permanent plant is restored or commissioned.
- 72-hour mobilization with senior P.Eng. site assessment and commissioning
- Blast settling (ballasted flocculation) for 10–30× faster solids removal than conventional clarifiers
- Advanced oxidation (ozone/H2O2/UV) for refractory organics, colour and pathogen destruction
- Real-time effluent monitoring with automated compliance reporting to MECP
- Temporary deployment from days to 12 months with flexible rental or service contracts
Technologies
Technologies We Deploy
Blast Settling
Ballasted flocculation with microsand + coagulant + polymer for high-rate clarification.
AOP — Ozone/H2O2/UV
Advanced oxidation destroying refractory organics, PFAS precursors, and pathogens.
Real-Time Monitoring
Online COD, TSS, pH and flow instrumentation with automated MECP reporting.
Modular Skid Design
Container or trailer-mounted for rapid transport, installation and demobilization.
Results
Emergency Response You Can Count On
<72h
Mobilization time
90-99%
Organic load removal
10-30×
Faster settling
24/7
P.Eng. oversight
Municipalities and industrial operators across Ontario rely on BioTerraVa for emergency response that protects compliance, public health, and reputation. Every deployment is led by a senior P.Eng. with 36+ years of plant design and operations experience.
See How We Solved This for an Ontario Municipality
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an EMAOP unit and when do I need one?
EMAOP stands for Emergency Mobilized Advanced Oxidation Plant. You need one when your wastewater treatment plant cannot handle the current hydraulic or organic load — during overflow events, seasonal peaks, equipment failure, construction delays, or combined sewer overflow (CSO) incidents. The unit provides immediate treatment capacity while you repair, upgrade, or commission your permanent facility.
How fast can the EMAOP unit be mobilized?
BioTerraVa targets 72-hour mobilization from initial call to site commissioning for emergency deployments. This includes site assessment by a senior P.Eng., transport of the skid or trailer unit, connection to existing works, and startup with real-time monitoring. Pre-positioned partnerships with transport and equipment suppliers make this timeline achievable across Ontario.
How much does emergency wastewater treatment cost?
Emergency advanced oxidation treatment typically carries a 1.8–2.5× premium over routine rental rates due to rapid response requirements. Engineering and oversight day-rates range from $1,800–$3,200/day for senior P.Eng. deployment. BioTerraVa provides fixed-fee emergency response agreements that cap costs and eliminate surprise billing during crisis events.
Can EMAOP handle combined sewer overflow (CSO) events?
Yes. The EMAOP unit is specifically designed for CSO and overflow events. Blast settling handles the high solids and hydraulic loads typical of storm-driven overflows, while advanced oxidation destroys pathogens and reduces organic loads to meet temporary discharge permits. The system operates under real-time monitoring with automated reporting to MECP to ensure every discharge is documented and compliant.
Is the EMAOP unit suitable for under-construction plants?
Yes. The EMAOP unit is ideal for providing temporary treatment capacity at plants under construction or major renovation. Rather than bypassing raw sewage or trucking wastewater off-site, the EMAOP unit treats flows to compliance standards during the construction period. Once the permanent plant is commissioned, the EMAOP unit is demobilized and the site is restored.
What permits are required for temporary wastewater treatment?
Temporary wastewater treatment in Ontario requires an Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) amendment or a temporary discharge permit from MECP. BioTerraVa handles the entire permitting process, including application preparation, technical submissions, and liaison with regulators. Our track record with ECA amendments and Indigenous community protocols ensures smooth approval timelines.
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