Dosage Calculator
Calculate the dosage for your bacteria product based on your industry with Bacteria Direct’s easy-to-use dosage calculator.
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What is FOG? — FOG stands for Fats, Oils, & Greases
Reference Guide: Find Your Industry Average BOD
What is BOD? — BOD stands for Biological Oxygen Demand
| Biodiesel | 15,000 — 20,000 mg/L BOD |
| CAFO | 4,000 — 6,000 mg/L BOD |
| Food Processors with Fats, Oils, & Greases | 5,000 — 15,000 mg/L BOD |
| Meat Processors | 2,000 — 4,000 mg/L BOD |
| Municipal | 150 — 250 mg/L BOD |
| Petrochemical | 15,000 — 20,000 mg/L BOD |
| Beverage | 5,000 — 15,000 mg/L BOD |
| Breweries | 7,000 — 10,000 mg/L BOD |
| Distilleries | 15,000 — 20,000 mg/L BOD |
| Food Processors without Fats, Oils, & Greases | 5,000 — 15,000 mg/L BOD |
| Industrial/Chemical | 5,000 — 15,000 mg/L BOD |
| Wineries | 5,000 — 7,000 mg/L BOD |
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AquaClear™ Tablet Dosage Rates
These dosing suggestions are based on industry averages and customer feedback. Every application is different and the dosing should be monitored and calibrated.
| Shock Treatment | |
|---|---|
| Weeks 1 & 2 | 1 lb. per every 500,000 gallons, daily |
| Weeks 3 to 6 | 1 lb, per every 500,000 gallons, every other day |
| Weeks 7+ | 1 lb. per every 500,000 gallons, twice per week |
| Maintenance Treatment | |
| Weekly | 1 lb. per every 500,000 gallons |
Clarify™ Powder Dosage Rates
These dosing suggestions are based on industry averages and customer feedback. Every application is different and the dosing should be monitored and calibrated.
| Shock Treatment | |
|---|---|
| Weeks 1 & 2 | 1 lb. per every 300,000 gallons, daily |
| Weeks 3 to 6 | 1 lb. per every 300,000 gallons, every other day |
| Weeks 7+ | 1 lb. per every 300,000 gallons, twice per week |
| Maintenance Treatment | |
| Weekly | 1 lb. per every 300,000 gallons |