With the population ever-growing, more and more pressure is being put on treatment plants around the world.
Owning or managing a treatment plant can be a huge responsibility. If things are not done properly, you could be facing some major consequences. Some of the most common issues occurring at treatment plants include:
Downstream Equipment Blockages
It is quite common for downstream equipment to experience blockages due to large solids, hair, paper, plastic containers, and wood. This can cause wear and damage to your downstream equipment. These non-biodegradable solids need to be effectively removed before they reach your downstream equipment.
Not Meeting Nitrogen Targets
Another common issue that is treated effluent is not meeting regulated nitrogen targets. If this is the case, the plant will not be considered compliant and this could result in a variety of issues. The reasons for not meeting nitrogen targets could be because of:
- High ammonia levels
- High nitrate levels
It is important that you know the reason why you are not meeting nitrogen targets before you start trying to fix anything.
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) Targets Aren’t Being Reached
BOD is the measure of the amount of oxygen that is needed in order to break down the organic matter in the water. Getting the oxygen levels just right can definitely be tricky.
Odour Issues
One of the reasons why most homeowners avoid living in close proximity to treatment plants is because of odour issues associated with treatment plants. Odour issues can really make things uncomfortable for employees, nearby homeowners, and business owners. Odour problems are usually because of too much hydrogen sulphide at the plant, and it can be challenging to treat.
If you want to avoid these issues happening at your treatment plant, you want to ensure that you invest in a proper maintenance plan to identify issues while they are still relatively easy to fix.
Are you looking for treatment plant services in NSW? At BMP Civil, we offer treatment plant installation, upgrades, repairs, and construction. We are very experienced in what we do. Get in touch to find out more about our treatment plant services.