Candidatus Accumulibacter

Candidatus Accumulibacter is a type of beneficial bacteria commonly used in wastewater treatment, specifically in processes called Enhanced Biological Phosphorus Removal (EBPR). These bacteria consume excess phosphorus from wastewater, which helps prevent pollution and eutrophication in natural water bodies. They store phosphorus inside their cells during specific conditions, allowing treatment plants to remove this nutrient efficiently. Understanding and managing these microbes is crucial for environmentally sustainable water management, as they naturally clean wastewater by reducing harmful nutrient levels before the water is released back into the environment.