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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Below are some questions about
wastewater treatment. Click a question to view the answer,
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you have questions not covered here, please contact us by
filling out a Contact Form.
Where does wastewater
come from?
Why is it
necessary to treat wastewater?
Why do I keep
hearing about biosolids?
What does a
wastewater treatment plant do?
Where does
the water go once it is treated?
Are
wastewater treatment systems really necessary?
What is the difference between a sewer system and an onsite
treatment system?
Why are onsite
systems necessary?
What are the advantages of AECOS/EM2F
over Biological
Wastewater Treatment Methods?
Where does wastewater
come from?
Wastewater comes from homes; it
includes human and household wastes from toilets, sinks, baths
and drains. It can also come from industries, schools and
business. Groundwater that seeps through cracks in the sewer
line is also considered wastewater.
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Why is it
necessary to treat wastewater?
The Federal Clean Water Act
requires municipalities to treat its wastewater.
Treatment helps protect aquatic life as well as keep the river
safe for fishing and recreational uses.
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Why do I keep
hearing about biosolids?
Biosolids are the treated solid
material left over from the wastewater treatment process.
Biosolids is a natural fertilizer containing the same essential
nutrients that are in the foods we eat. Plants need these
nutrients in order to grow, and obtain them from the surrounding
soil.
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What does a
wastewater treatment plant do?
Treatment plants remove
impurities contained in wastewater so that the treated
wastewater can be safely returned to the environment. This same
stabilization process occurs in nature to break down wastewater
into its most basic components of carbon dioxide and water.
Common methods of treatment include physical, biological and
chemical treatment steps to stabilize the wastewater.
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Where does
the water go once it is treated?
Treated wastewater is returned to the environment by a number of
different methods. Depending on the degree of treatment and
local regulations, it may be absorbed into the soil, discharged
directly into a surface waterway or reused by a method like
spray irrigation.
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Are
wastewater treatment systems really necessary?
Wastewater treatment systems serve primarily to protect the
health of the general population by insuring that water supplies
remain clean. In today's world, people live a lot longer than
they used to and higher population concentrations result in
increased organic loading to the waterways from a variety of
sources. Modern wastewater treatment systems contribute to a
safer, cleaner environment by reducing this organic load and
controlling the presence of bacteria and waterborne diseases.
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What is the difference between a sewer system and an onsite
treatment system?
A sewer system is a series of pipes that collect wastewater and
transport it to a remote location where the wastewater is
processed by a municipal treatment system. An onsite treatment
system collects, treats and disposes of wastewater from a single
source in the same location that it is generated. Municipal and
onsite treatment systems utilize many of the same treatment
processes, but a municipal sewer system collects and treats
wastewater from many different locations.
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Why are onsite
systems necessary?
Population density, the topography of the area, soil conditions
and numerous other factors are involved in the construction and
operation of a sewage collection system. Increasing migration to
suburban and rural areas make municipal sewers more difficult
and costly to build and maintain. Onsite treatment systems are
often the most practical and cost-effective solution for
wastewater treatment and disposal.
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What are the advantages of AECOS/EM2F
over Biological
Wastewater Treatment Methods?
• Flexibility in Treatment
Options
• Rapid Start Up & Expansion Capabilities
• Low Capital and Operational Cost
• Remote Monitoring & Control Features
• Mobility Allows for Field Applications
• Low Maintenance Costs
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at 678-313-4970, send an email to
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