Wastewater treatment aims to get rid of the contaminants in wastewater to produce clean effluent. There are different treatment technologies to achieve this end, here we will go through the activated sludge treatment process. The process uses bacteria that biologically digests the solid matter in the wastewater to leave clean effluent as a final product. […]
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Blackwater and greywater, what’s the difference?
Water is possibly the most important resource to man. It is integral to so many of our activities. After use, the water is contaminated and not readily usable in many cases. The wastewater produced from different processes is not contaminated to the same extent. Hence the different classifications of wastewater. Blackwater and greywater. What is […]
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What you need to know about septic tanks.
What is a septic tank? A septic tank is a tank typically placed underground, in which Settling and anaerobic processes reduce wastewater (solids and organics). Typically, septic tanks are made of concrete or are ready to install plastic tanks. Though their treatment efficiency is only moderate. Septic tank systems are a type of simple onsite […]
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How the cooking oil you pour down your drain is messing up your drainage.
Pouring cooking oil, fats and grease could be the cause of all your plumbing problems. Here is how not to get rid of your used cooking oil and how to get rid of it.
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