Established 1998 • Industrial & Municipal Water Management

Wastewater Technology

Biological Treatment Systems

The living heart of wastewater treatment — CWG engineers the full range of biological systems, from MBBR and MBR to SBR and RBC.

Nature’s own treatment, engineered

Biological treatment uses microorganisms to break down the organic pollutants in wastewater — the core of almost every effluent and sewage plant. CWG designs and builds the full spectrum of biological systems, choosing the right process for your load, space and reuse goals.

The Technology

What are biological treatment systems?

Biological systems cultivate bacteria that consume the organic matter (BOD/COD) in wastewater. The difference between technologies is how that biomass is grown, held and separated.

Attached-growth systems like MBBR and RBC grow biofilm on media; membrane systems like MBR filter the biomass directly; batch systems like SBR react and settle in one tank. Each suits different loads, footprints and effluent targets.

CWG matches the process — or combination of processes — to your effluent, then designs, builds and commissions the plant end to end.

The Process

How biological treatment works

Microorganisms break down organic pollutants under controlled aeration, then the biomass is separated to leave clean water.

1

Pre-Treatment

Screening and equalisation remove solids and balance the incoming load.

2

Aeration & Reaction

Oxygen fuels bacteria that consume the organic pollutants.

3

Biomass Growth

Biofilm or suspended biomass builds up and continuously regenerates.

4

Separation

Clarification or membranes separate the biomass, leaving treated water.

Advantages

Why industries choose CWG

The Right Process

MBBR, MBR, SBR or RBC — matched to your load and space.

High Organic Removal

Reliable BOD and COD reduction across effluent types.

Nutrient Removal

Configurable for nitrogen and phosphorus control.

Compact Options

Attached-growth and membrane systems shrink the footprint.

Stable & Robust

Tolerant of load and flow variation.

Reuse-Ready

Membrane options deliver water fit for recycling.

Performance

Our biological systems

Industries Served

Applications

How It Compares

Choosing the right system

MBBR / TBR

Robust attached-growth, compact, tolerant of shock loads.

MBR

Reuse-grade effluent in the smallest footprint.

SBR / RBC

Flexible batch or low-energy options for specific duties.

Local Relevance

Why biological treatment matters for Pakistan

From municipal sewage to textile and food effluent, biological treatment is the workhorse that lets Pakistan meet NEQS limits and recycle water. CWG’s full portfolio means the plant is matched to the job — not forced to fit one technology.

Your Partner

Why choose CWG

Since 1998, CWG Watch Water Technology has delivered advanced water & wastewater solutions across Pakistan — wastewater plants, RO, demineralization, softening, filtration, specialty chemicals and complete plant engineering. With decades of experience, international technology partnerships and a proven portfolio, we design customised water and wastewater treatment solutions built specifically for Pakistan’s industrial requirements.

Systems & equipment

Find the right biological system for your plant

Tell us your effluent and goals, and CWG will recommend the biological system — or combination — that fits.