What It Is Used for...
Condor Digester is manufactured by Earth Science Products Corporation,
Wilsonville, Oregon, U.S.A. The product has been produced and distributed for
over 15 years to chemically ‘pre-digest’ organic wastes and maintain a healthy,
odor free environment in septic tanks, vault toilets, sludge pits, hog farms and
even sewage treatment facilities.
What It Is Made of...
Condor Digester is a sulfonated petroleum product, (“sulfonated” means it is
blended with a mild acid so that it consumes dead proteins), that is used for
the deodorization and digestion of organic solid wastes.
How It Works
The application of Condor Digester breaks out oxygen molecules from water in
huge quantities. So, what happens with all this oxygen available? Aerobic
bacteria, (the ‘good’ bacteria), begin to grow and multiply at incredible rates.
These ‘good’ bacteria produce enzymes, (enzymes are just biomolecules that
‘catalyze’ or speed up a given chemical reaction). These enzymes then begin to
break down the solid wastes and the anaerobic bacteria (these are the ‘bad’
bacteria that produce the bad smells). Once broken down, the good (aerobic)
bacteria now begin to consume the remains of the bad (anaerobic) bacteria. With
all of this newfound energy, the good (aerobic) bacteria now produce more
enzymes, which further break down bad bacteria…and so on and so on. Once
started, this chain reaction feeds itself and expands exponentially (at an
ever-increasing rate). As an added bonus, the only by-products of this intense
activity is the release of carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O). The only thing
that can easily derail this process is the introduction of “phenols” or
“formaldehyde” products into the system. These products kill the good (aerobic)
bacteria, and stop the chain reaction. Here are some examples of phenol and
formaldehyde containing products…
| PHENOL |
- Lysol
- Spic & Span
- Pine Sol
- Acne Medications
- Baking Powder
- Mouthwash
- Sugar Substitutes
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FORMALDEHYDE |
- Particle Board
- Plywood
- Paneling
- Pressed Wood
- Permanent Press Fabrics
- Shampoos
- Cosmetics
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Regarding Safety…
Since anything placed in a septic system or sewage treatment facility will
ultimately end up in the soil, or adjacent water, it is important to understand
the potential impact on our environment, including critical watersheds. As a
responsible company, Earth Science Products has submitted Condor Digester to
dozens of agencies for batteries of tests over the years. All of the testing has
served to confirm two facts…
Condor Digester is an extremely effective degrader of waste build-up and odor
controller.
Condor Digester produces no harmful by-products as a result of its function.
People and Agencies Providing Analysis...
A partial listing of these agencies and their analysis of Condor Digester…
Studies conducted by Logan A. Norris PhD, Director of Forest Sciences
Laboratory, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, U.S.A. Officials of the
U.S. Forestry service have determined that Condor Digester presents no
environmental problems. In fact, Condor Digester has been cleared for use, as
prescribed by the manufacturer, on the Bull Run watershed, which serves drinking
water to the entire city of Portland, Oregon, U.S.A., the 25th largest city in
the United States.
Based on scientifically-controlled studies performed by the U.S.A. Forest
Department, and the Oregon Department of Transportation, Condor Digester proved
to be an extremely effective method of reducing waste build-up and odor control
in safety rest area buildings and corresponding drain fields. In the study
produced by the Materials and Research Section of the Oregon Department of
Transportation, U.S.A., it was noted that during the test period the response of
the drain field to the septic tank effluent was “excellent”. During the test
period, the system would normally have been pumped 2 to 3 times but, because of
the use of Condor Digester, was only pumped once. This represents a reduction in
the pumpable solids of up to 70%. From an economic standpoint, it was stated
that the use of Condor Digester was economically cost effective because it
alleviates the necessity of periodic rodding and occasional building of new
drain fields.
Lieutenant Colonel Jon C. Hill, Inspector-Instructor, United states Marine
Corps, has submitted a recommendation to the Commandant of the Marine Corps,
Washington, D.C., U.S.A., to use Condor Digester in the field to provide the
Marine Corps with a substantially better procedure than is presently available
for treatment of human waste, grease, fats and cooking oils in field kitchens
and messes. LtCol Hill felt the flies that move from the ‘heads’ (field restroom
facilities) to the food preparation and eating areas spread disease and are a
constant concern. The present method of burning the human waste generated from a
field ‘head’ produces horrific odors and a threat to marines who have suffered
countless burns over the years. LtCol Hill feels the use of Condor Digester is
an effective means to eradicate these problems, thereby increasing the general
health and well-being of our forces.
The California State University at Fresno, California, U.S.A., School of
Agricultural Sciences and Technology, conducted tests of Condor Digester
starting in 1988, for the purpose of controlling and enhancing the air quality
of the Swine Unit of the University. After extensive testing, Mr. Kevin M.
Schreder, Swine Technician, has concluded;
“the air quality is considerably better and more pleasant when treated with
Condor Digester.
“Secondly, by having an improvement in the air quality, this would then help
reduce the incidence of Atrophic Rhinitis. Atrophic Rhinitis is a minor disease
in hogs that is a disturbance of the nasal passages, which can lead to other
health disease. By breathing better air, it would help reduce the incidence or
severity of Atrophic vaccines, medications and feed costs caused by retarded
growth.
“Finally, a third benefit would be the water savings and cost, which over a
long period of time could be dramatic.”
These are just a few examples of the uses and benefits of using Condor
Digester to alleviate the problems associated with proper treatment and disposal
of solid wastes. Additional agencies that have used and trusted Condor Digester
also include;
- U.S.A. Government Service Award
- U.S.A. Contract To Supply The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- U.S.A. Marine Corps
- U.S.A. Park Service
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- U.S.A. Embassy Corps
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