How MSR® Technology Works
All biological wastewater treatment relies on microbial degradation — either aerobic or anaerobic. MSR® Technology multiplies this natural biological activity by creating an engineered environment optimized for microbial growth and contaminant breakdown.
Engineered Microbial Soil Matrix
Extends the active microbial zone from 10 cm (normal soil) to 80 cm — an 800% increase in biological treatment capacity.
Continuous Regenerative Flow Patterns
Root pathways create self-sustaining water movement, preventing channeling and ensuring full contact with the microbial bed.
Oxygen-Transferring Wetland Plants
Specialized reed species deliver oxygen deep into the soil, forming alternating aerobic and anaerobic zones that accelerate degradation.
Resilience to Extreme Temperatures
Operates reliably from –30°C to +50°C, maintaining stable performance even under heavy loading or severe weather.
Built on World-Leading Wetland Science
MSR® Technology is based on the proprietary methods of Professor R. Kickuth, widely recognized as the original designer of subsurface engineered wetlands. Through direct technical instruction and decades of applied experience, WTS has advanced this science to meet modern wastewater treatment challenges across municipal, industrial, and remote applications.
Why This Matters
The science behind MSR® determines long-term treatment performance —and ensures reliability in even the most challenging environments.
Proven global performance across wastewater, leachate, and industrial effluents
Highly stable treatment even under extreme climate conditions
Naturally passive systems with minimal operator involvement
Advanced Treatment Capacity Across Municipal, Industrial & Extreme Applications
Kickuth Proven Applications
Industrial & High-Strength Effluents Treated
Hydrocarbon-contaminated wastewater from oil fields
Glycol-impacted runoff at airports
Landfill leachate, including extreme-strength ammonia leachate
Steel mill process water
Ammonia and nitrogen-rich industrial effluents
- Other complex xenobiotic compounds
Biological Strength Through Microbial Diversity
The proprietary soil matrix supports a wide range of bacteria and fungi, forming a stable treatment environment that performs reliably even under:
Peak loading events
Shock contaminant spikes
Harsh climates from –30°C to +50°C
This microbial diversity makes MSR® one of the most resilient natural treatment systems available.
We provide pilot project for clients.
These will be tailored to your needs and budget. Based on past pilot work, we can custom-design a pilot for your needs, queries, and proof-of-concept.
COSIA – Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance
COSIA a consortium of Oil & Gas companies operating in the Canadian Oil Sands, with the University of Albert and through Foresight Canada are seeking innovative solutions to improve the environmental performance of the minable oil sands industry
Trinidad pilot for SWMCOL
SWMCOL (Solid Waste Management Company of Trinidad & Tobago Ltd.) contracted WTS to conduct a pilot and study of landfill leachate at the Guanapo Landfill in Trinidad. This successful pilot, which spanned almost 3 years, was installed in