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WELL Water Group announces the launch of SMT, a proprietary biobased sorbent technology engineered to address critical challenges in municipal sludge treatment. Developed by WELL Water Group and 3TM Science, SMT is designed to immobilize heavy metals, hydrocarbons, pathogens, and other contaminants commonly found in municipal sludge, while enhancing sludge-to-soil conversion. The process produces a stabilized, nutrient-rich material suitable for safe land application, all while reducing odours, greenhouse gas emissions, and overall treatment costs. Certified by the USDA as 100% Biobased, approved by the U.S. EPA, SMT establishes a new benchmark for sustainable municipal sludge management. Key benefits include: • Heavy Metal Immobilization: Effectively binds metals commonly found in municipal sludge, including lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic. • Hydrocarbon and Oil Containment: Captures oils, greases, and hydrocarbon residues, preventing leaching and environmental contamination. • Pathogen Suppression: Reduces bacterial and viral loads, enhancing biosafety for handling and land application. • Sludge-to-Soil Conversion: Converts treated sludge into a stabilized, nutrient-rich material suitable for safe agricultural or land use. •Odor and Greenhouse Gas Reduction: Mitigates methane, ammonia, and VOC emissions from sludge storage and treatment. • Regulatory Compliance: USDA Certified 100 percent Biobased, U.S. EPA approved, and landfill-safe in North America. • Potential PFAS Treatment: Scientific evidence suggests effectiveness, with validation testing currently underway. • Scalable Deployment: Adaptable for municipal wastewater facilities of varying sizes and operational needs. SMT has already been piloted in Canada and Europe, demonstrating strong results in pathogen suppression, contaminant immobilization, odor control, and sludge stabilization for field application. New initiatives are underway targeting municipal wastewater facilities across North America, the EU, and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.wellwatergroup.com.