Before wastewater is released into the environment, such as the ocean, lakes, or rivers, sewage treatment plants are responsible for cleaning it thoroughly and removing toxins. Making sure that it is well maintained will help to extend the life of your sewage treatment plant since if it breaks down, it might be rather expensive to fix.

The main aim of sewage treatment is delivering significantly cleaner and more environmentally friendly wastewater. Depending on its size, sewage treatment facilities can handle the waste from a single business property, or a large number of residential or commercial premises. Let’s look at how you can make your STPs last longer.

Why are sewage treatment plants important?

Wastewater from homes or other structures that contains human waste, toilet paper, food scraps, cleaning materials, etc. is cleaned in sewage treatment plants. This wastewater will go through three steps at the sewage treatment facility, before being released and recycled into the environment.

The toxins in untreated water would be at a level so high that nature would not be able to handle. Beaches and marshes would become unsuitable for both humans and animals, creatures in the water would become ill or die, diseases would spread via the water, making it hazardous to swim in.

These sewage treatment plants are a terrific method to maintain things in order, thus it is crucial that they are taken care of properly. Fortunately, these systems require very little care; if they are drained once or twice a year, they can last for nearly 20 years. However, if they are used improperly, it may shorten the plant's lifespan and increase the cost of repair or replacement.

Benefits of a sewage treatment plant

· Dependable and unlikely to experience issues;

· Routine maintenance only;

· Installation is possible even on difficult or small places;

· Cost-effective over time, requiring only payment for installation, power, and maintenance;

Negative aspects of a sewage treatment facility

· The plant needs a continual source of electricity to run;

· Will require professional maintenance annually, and in the unlikely event of issues;

· Professional design and installation of the system are required.

How to make your Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) last longer? How to take care of your sewage treatment plants?

1: Make sure you only put the proper waste in the sinks, toilets, and drains to give your sewage treatment plant, the longest lifespan feasible.

Some examples of what should and shouldn't be flushed down the drain include:

2: Check the product dosage advised for your water type before cleaning your drains, because softer water kinds call for a weaker concentration of the cleaning product.

3: Also, since using cleaning solutions too frequently can overload the system, try to use them as infrequently as possible.

4: Spreading out your laundry throughout the week could help keep your sewage treatment plant in good working order.

5: A maintenance contract can also be a wonderful option because it allows you to have a fully qualified specialist inspect your system, and find any problems before it's too late and the situation grows much worse.

Consult with the wastewater treatment experts!

At Netsol Water Solutions, we specialise in providing safe and dependable sewage treatment plants to assist our customers, with the processing and disposal of wastewater. Call our experts at +91 9650608473 for more information, or send us a message to start your inquiry.