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Nitrite lock or incomplete ammonia oxidation

by Erik Rumbaugh | Jul 30, 2024 | Wastewater Troubleshooting

Nitrite lock occurs when the ammonia (NH₄) doesn’t complete the full nitrification process, which typically involves the following steps: Ammonia Oxidation (NH₄ → NO₂): Ammonia is oxidized to nitrite by ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AOB). Nitrite Oxidation (NO₂ →...

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