Preventative Maintenance Services for a Wastewater Treatment System

Domestic wastewater treatment systems play two critical roles in farms; reduction of over-reliance on municipal water supply and environmental protection. Therefore, preventative maintenance of wastewater treatment systems is essential for optimal performance. Failure to observe key preventative measures can lead to catastrophic failure and significant disruption of farm activities. Here is a look at essential preventative maintenance services for a wastewater treatment system.

Replace Filters and UV Bulbs Regularly

The filtration system in a wastewater treatment plant is perhaps the most crucial component. As greywater flows through filter cartridges at different stages, solid particles and other media remain behind. It ensures that wastewater comes out of the other end free of solid waste. Typically, influent wastewater containing a lot of solid particles overworks filter cartridges. Over time, the cartridges become ineffective and begin letting solid particles through. Regular inspection helps identify worn-out cartridges early for timely replacement. Similarly, the UV bulbs in a wastewater treatment system should be replaced immediately they show signs of dying. The reason is that dim UV bulbs are ineffective at destroying the genetic material of disease-causing microorganisms; hence, promoting reproduction.

Calibrate Water Quality Monitors

The purpose of a wastewater treatment facility on a farm is to provide an alternative source of clean water for domestic use. However, you are only guaranteed clean quality water if a treatment system is functioning optimally. Therefore, how do you establish whether a system is working at full capacity? Water quality monitoring is the way to go. For instance, it is essential to note the biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) levels in influent wastewater at the beginning and the end of the treatment process. Ideally, BOD levels at the end of the treatment process should be lower if a wastewater system is working optimally. Thus, inspecting and adjusting water quality monitoring instruments is key to identifying possible problems with a system.

Sanitise Critical System Parts

Why would a system holding sludge and all manner of microorganisms need sanitising? Septic service providers often encounter this question from concerned farmers who do not understand the importance of sanitising a wastewater treatment system. Indeed, wastewater systems are muddy and slimy, but cleaning critical components is integral to preventative maintenance. Therefore, components like filter covers, floating disc covers, quick-opening manway, sealing slide gate and skimmers require regular cleaning. For instance, if a manway hatch jams due to lack of cleaning, the ground level tank becomes inaccessible for routine maintenance.

Reach out to a professional for more information about domestic wastewater treatments.