When you need effective treatment of liquid waste and sewage on your residential or commercial property, an Aerated Wastewater Treatment System (AWTS) is a great solution. These systems include a range of treatment chambers with a surface irrigation system, and are especially beneficial for people living in areas without a sewage reticulation system in place, and for businesses whose daily processes generate waste. If you’re interested in an ATWS and how it might work for your home or business, read on to learn more.
How does AWTS work?
There are three processes crucial to the functioning of an AWTS. These include:
– Settlement and anaerobic treatment
– Aerated treatment
– Final settlement or clarification
Wastewater is treated throughout a range of compartments. Treatment begins in the
septic tank, in which solids sink to the bottom while scum rises to the top. Wastewater travels into a second compartment, where it combines with air and solids are broken down further by bacteria. In the third compartment, solids settle further. The final chlorination compartment disinfects the wastewater. These systems employ membrane filters and UV disinfection, instead of chlorination, to treat sewage to even higher standards, eradicating chlorine to make water suitable for irrigation.
The benefits of AWTS
An
AWTS allows a higher amount of solids to be removed from the effluent than a septic tank. This means issues arising as a result of clogs in the disposal system are reduced. Aerobic treatment results in effluent that includes bugs and nutrients, minimising the risk of detrimental environmental impacts. Installing an AWTS is particularly beneficial for areas in which a high groundwater table needs to be protected, or if the soil is not draining well.
There are further benefits of AWTS:
– Suitable for land with environmentally-sensitive elements
– Suited for rocky or sandy areas
– Easy to use and install
– Suitable for commercial areas
Maintaining an AWTS
As mechanical systems, AWTS
need to be serviced every quarter by a professional. They depend on a power supply and on desludging every three to five years, depending on how well the system is maintained and how much it’s used. Using a commercial cleaner or harsh chemical within your AWTS can impact its performance.
Considering an AWTS? Choose Eco-Septic
Eco-Septic is a Sydney-based manufacturer that specialises in commercial wastewater systems of various shapes and designs. We can provide fast and free quotes relevant to your commercial wastewater needs, all while keeping in mind individual spending capabilities.
Contact us today for a fast quote at 1800 808 135 or visit us at www.ecoseptic.com.au.
We cover all Sydney suburbs as well as the regions of South Coast, Snowy Mountains, Southern Highlands, Riverina, Blue Mountains and Hawkesbury, Laguna, North and Mid North Coast, Bateman’s Bay, Nowra, Mallacoota, Narooma, Balmoral, Cobargo, Glenn Ines, Avondale, Glenmore, Mogo, Taragao, Torrumbarry, Albury, Faulconbridge, Maraylya, Sherbrooke, Strathdickie, Little Hartley, Linden, cattail, Bowen Mountain, Murrwillumbah, Kyogle, Bryon Bay, Lismore, Evan Heads, Yamba, Grafton and surrounding areas.
