Without suitable treatment, the wastewater we produce every day would damage the water environment and create public health problems. Water treatment is far from a simple process but it is a very clever one.
There are a few steps involved to ensure wastewater is properly treated:
Our TerraTank liquid storage tanks form part of an important process of screening the wastewater, during necessary maintenance works. First, large objects that may cause a blockage are removed – this includes things that really shouldn’t have been put down the drain, such as nappies, wet wipes, and even sometimes things like bricks, bottles and rags! Special equipment is then used to filter out grit, which often washes into the sewer with wastewater.
Once the wastewater is clean, it can be safely returned to local rivers and streams. This process is strictly regulated by The Environment Agency to make sure it meets their high-quality standards. The ‘sludge cake’ remaining after energy production is also used as fertiliser for farmers.
To find out more about dealing with and disposing of liquid waste, see our guide to trade effluent.
For further information on how to reduce liquid storage tank footprint, liquid storage tanks for screening or environmental storage tanks, please call the TerraTank team on 01264 243 116.
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