Sewage systems dispose of wastewater and materials from their origin. There are three types: mains sewer, storm sewer, and septic tank. The oldest sewage system still in use is nearly 3,000 years old. Sewage systems date back nearly 5,000 years. A sewage system carries wastewater and materials away from their point of origin so they […]
Vacuum sewage systems use negative pressure to transport waste to a processing plant. They offer cost-effective and environmentally friendly benefits, using less water and electricity. Pumps maintain the negative pressure, and valves must be properly maintained to avoid disturbing the pressure balance. A vacuum sewage system relies on negative pressure to transport waste to a […]
Wastewater treatment sludge is a mixture of water and solid waste created during the treatment process. Primary and secondary stages produce different types of sludge, which are treated through anaerobic or aerobic digestion, composting, or dewatering before being sent to a landfill. Biosolids can sometimes be used as fertilizer or to create biogas. Safe disposal […]
