Why Is Wastewater Aerated?

Have you just purchased a new wastewater system for your home or business and you’re eager to learn more about how they work? Understanding the essential components of your wastewater system is pivotal in ensuring that your system is functioning properly. You may have heard that aeration is an essential step in your new system, but you’re not too sure what it is or why it needs to be done. Read on to find out why is wastewater aerated and how it works.

Why is aeration important for wastewater treatment?

Aeration is an incredibly important step in any wastewater management system. Wastewater aeration is the process in which air is added into wastewater which allows aerobic degradation of any biological pollutants such as organic nutrients or compounds that are contained within the wastewater. This is an important step in the wastewater treatment process as the removal of these pollutants is essential. Wastewater systems that are too high in organic nutrients can cause imbalances in the environment if they are released into the ecosystem. These imbalances can wreak ecological havoc and cause significant damage to the environment.

How does wastewater aeration work?

Wastewater aeration is an essential aspect of most biological wastewater treatment systems. Unlike chemical treatment systems that utilise chemicals to stabilise and neutralise harmful contaminants in the wastewater, biological systems rely on naturally occurring microorganisms to treat the contaminants. Wastewater aeration is generally conducted by utilising the activated sludge process. This process involves pumping air into a specialised tank with the wastewater. This air provides essential oxygen to bacteria in the wastewater. The bacteria or microbes are then able to assist in breaking down the organic matter in wastewater. As microbes feed on the organic matter, flocks are formed which naturally settle in an alternate tank. These flocks or sludge are then added back into the wastewater aeration tank to increase the rate of decomposition of the wastewater. This process is fast and efficient, ensuring that the organic contaminants contained in wastewater are contained at safe levels.

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If you have any further questions about the importance of aerated wastewater treatment systems or other essential aspects of your wastewater treatment system’ we can help. Get in touch with our team today and have a chat with one of our experts. 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.