If it is not possible to convert an existing tank, the next available solution is to install a brand new wastewater treatment system. This involves the installation of the new tank itself, as well as re-routing any existing pipework or installing new pipework to and from the new sewage treatment plant.
While typical domestic drainage solutions like septic tanks and cesspools are used to collect your wastewater and store it until it needs a routine emptying, sewage treatment plants collect and clean that same wastewater. This means the final effluent can be discharged from the tank without causing and damage or pollution to the environment or any surrounding areas.
How does it work?
The treatment process takes place over multiple stages beginning with sedimentation. This is where the wastewater is left to settle, the solid waste sinks to the bottom and the liquid waste floats to the top. The aeration stage is next where compressed air is fed into the tank, sometimes with one and sometimes with multiple pumps. This raises the oxygen content in the wastewater which facilitates the growth of aerobic bacteria, further treating and disinfecting the contents. Finally we end up with a treated effluent that is ready to be discharged from the tank to a local watercourse or drainage field. Any remaining sludge content following this process is stored within the tank until the treatment plant is professionally serviced and subsequently emptied.
Why choose it?
Package treatment plants are a great solution for anyone who needs to install any kind of new tank. Wastewater treatment plants produce a much cleaner final effluent, greatly reducing your environmental impact and save tons of money over time by reducing the need for frequent tank emptying.
Is it right for me?
Domestic sewage treatment plants are a great solution for many different scenarios. If existing drainage has failed or is no longer compliant, if frequent emptying is an expensive issue for you, if you’re worried about your environmental impact, moving house and need up to date surveys, are building a new house or facility, a new wastewater treatment plant could very well be the right solution for you.
