Dairy farmers! Will water shortages affect your operations?

Better to plan now –  implement later.  Lead times are increasing.


ATD Manure Systems Inc. offers cutting-edge dairy manure treatment and water recycling systems designed specifically for today’s dairy farms.

Our innovative ATD 2 Step System™ reduces freshwater consumption by recycling water from manure slurry and maximizes nutrient capture, making your farm more sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective.

  • Reduce labor and fuel costs with lighter solids loads whenever the field is ready, by extracting water for re-use

  • Reduce freshwater costs and consumption by 34% by recycling wash and dilution water

  • Become less dependent on municipal water supply at increased rates
  • Expand the herd by 52% with current water usage

  • Avoid the costs of adding slurry storage capacity

  • Re-purpose the Lagoon to hold clean water and concentrated TDS
    to provide a consistent analysis when best for the crop

  • Optionally recycle drainage ditch contents, and silo leachate, recovering nutrients, reducing fresh-water needs further and eliminating downstream concerns.

Why Choose ATD?

  • Reduce freshwater demand
  • Conserve nutrients and cut application costs
  • Comply with water-use regulations
  • Lower greenhouse gas emissions
  • Prepare your farm for the future

Introducing the ATD 2 Step System™

Manure Treatment That Works

Our 2 Step System™ transforms the way you manage livestock manure. It separates nutrition from hydration, so you get more nutrients per tonne in lighter solids, and recycled water for the barn all year long.

Step 1: Capture Suspended Solids at the Barn

We use a Press and Clarifier to collect virtually all suspended solids daily and store them above ground in a compact, dry form. The remaining solids-free effluent goes to the lagoon.

Benefits of Step 1:

  • 5x more nutrients per tonne with less volume
  • Reduced phosphorus in the liquid stream
  • Less soil compaction and simpler spreading
  • Lower hauling and labor costs
  • Better barn air quality and nitrogen retention
  • Smaller carbon footprint with reduced GHGs
  • Preparedness for Step 2 upgrades

At the Digester:

  • Digestate is dewatered and solids returned to your farm
  • TDS and clean water are separated for reuse and dilution

Step 2: Create Recycled Drinking Water for the Barn

If water costs rise or restrictions tighten, Step 2 helps you eliminate lagoon dependence by recycling clean water and capturing valuable nutrients.

Step 2 Highlights:

  • Capture Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and Ammonia in liquid form
  • Generate low-hardness recycled water for barn use
  • Improve nutrient placement and reduce overloads
  • Make your available licensed water volume do more
  • Cleaner barn air and reduced struvite buildup

The ATD Advantage

  • Custom-designed solutions for every farm
  • Integrated with existing equipment and water sources (rain, drainage
    ditches)
  • Professional training for staff on new technologies
  • Small footprint and scalable design
  • Ongoing support from our trusted team
  • The complete system can be moved to a new location
  • Removes the risks, odors and gases associated with lagoon management

For Hub Digester Operators

ATD’s system is also optimized for hub-style digestion networks:

  • Dewater digestate and capture concentrated nutrients
  • Return disinfected solids and concentrates to farms
  • Reduce transport costs and increase overall system efficiency

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Let’s work together to reduce your water usage, optimize your manure nutrient management, and future-proof your dairy operation.

Request  Our Farm Facts Questionnaire, Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement, and Sample
Process Results. to get started.

We don’t promise what we can’t deliver—our systems are based on your farm’s real-world needs, budget, and layout.