Baswood

Baswood, founded in 2004 by microbiologist and inventor Paul Baskis, provides technology-centric solutions for managing wastewater and biosolids. Baskis, a military veteran with a graduate degree in Soil Microbiology from Southern Illinois University, has a career spanning over 25 years in technology development, holding numerous patents in waste-to-energy conversion and waste treatment. His work is rooted in replicating natural biological processes to break down organic materials, a concept that forms the foundation of Baswood's technology. In February 2020, the company was acquired by Cambrian Innovation, a commercial provider of distributed wastewater and resource recovery solutions, to accelerate a shared vision of treating industrial waste as a source for clean energy and water.

The company's business model is centered on providing comprehensive wastewater treatment services, including pilot testing, system design, equipment supply, financing, installation, and long-term operational support. Baswood primarily serves industrial and municipal clients, with specific applications for the food and beverage, pulp and paper, pharmaceutical, and downstream oil and gas industries, as well as community and land development projects. By addressing the primary cost drivers of wastewater treatment—energy, sludge management, chemicals, and operations—the company offers a cost-advantaged alternative to traditional programs.

Baswood's core offering is its patented technology, the Aerobic/Anaerobic Integrated Media System (AIMS), which utilizes Dry Cycle Aerobic/Anaerobic Digestion (DCAD) to maximize treatment efficiency. This system processes wastewater through a series of fixed-film reactors that house diverse biological cultures, accelerating the digestion of organic materials and nutrients. Key products include the BioViper™, designed for high-strength industrial waste streams, and the BioVore™, which focuses on digesting biosolids for the municipal market. A significant benefit of the Baswood system is its vertical design, which requires a smaller physical footprint and consumes less energy than conventional systems. Furthermore, the technology produces less sludge, reducing handling and disposal costs, and is internally self-buffering, which minimizes the need for chemical additives.

Keywords: wastewater treatment, biosolids management, industrial wastewater, municipal wastewater, biological treatment, sludge reduction, water technology, Aerobic/Anaerobic Integrated Media System (AIMS), Dry Cycle Aerobic/Anaerobic Digestion (DCAD), BioViper, BioVore, water reuse, Paul Baskis, Cambrian Innovation, CleanTech, sustainable water solutions, food and beverage wastewater, pulp and paper wastewater, decentralized treatment, fixed-film reactors