SludgeHammer® Certifications

SludgeHammer® Certified NSF/ANSI Standard #40, Class 1 advanced treatment systems confirm an average BOD of 14 mg/L and TSS of 17 mg/L. Accepted for residential design across the U.S. and Canada, this certification ensures wider applicability and compliance with rigorous environmental standards.

SludgeHammer’s Marine Treatment System is certified under IMO’s MARPOL MEPC-159 (55) standard, meeting stringent global requirements for marine discharge systems. With Lloyd’s Register certification, SludgeHammer® is approved for use in oceans and ports worldwide, ensuring environmental compliance and performance.

SludgeHammer® retro-fit models are IAPMO-certified under the IGC180-2003 standard to restore clogged septic leach systems. As the only certified Aerobic Bacterial Generator, our technology sets the standard for innovation and performance in septic system restoration.

Dan Wickham, Ph.D. holding patents in wastewater treatment, developed the SludgeHammer® after years of working with microorganisms to detoxify petroleum-contaminated soil. Fully refined and tested, the SludgeHammer® is now used in thousands of septic and industrial waste systems globally.

The cUPC® certification verifies that SludgeHammer® products are designed and manufactured according to the guidelines set by the plumbing industry, guaranteeing reliability and efficiency. This certification assures customers that our solutions follow the latest plumbing codes for both residential and commercial applications.

I need a solution that can satisfy them all in a cost-effective manner. I have found that solution with the SludgeHammer® product line. My specialty includes the development of challenging parcels that have previously been denied health department septic permits. Using SludgeHammer® technology within my design work, effluent limits and disposal requirements are met and satisfied.

– Justin Sorenson, SludgeHammer® Engineer