Septic Sewage
The concentration of the activated sludge solids and the condition of those biological solids determines the effectiveness of an activated sludge process. Too few or too many organisms in a system will cause operational control problems, reducing treatment plant efficiency and causing an added pollution load on the receiving waters.
Sludge age is defined as the average time in days the suspended solids remain in the entire system. To successfully maintain a viable biological population and to maintain the proper concentration of solids, the system requires continuous observation and monitoring by the operator.
Sludge age is one of the methods or tools available to the operator to help maintain the desired amount of solids in the aeration tank.
Sludge age is a relatively easy control parameter to monitor because the suspended solids in the aeration tank are easy to measure.
Sludge age considers the:
solids entering the aeration basin; measured as primary effluent
suspended solids in mg/L, and
solids or organisms available to degrade the wastes; measured
as Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids, mg/L
Previous Article : Types Of Septic Systems - - Next Article : Septic Tank Care
-
Providing Quality Service...Guaranteed In the Greater Austin Area of Travis, Hays, Williamson, Burnet, & Bastrop Counties
, Round Rock, Lost Creek, Sunset Valley, Wimberley, Driftwood, Kyle, Liberty Hill, Thorndale, Granger, Bell County, Misc Locations.
Call (512) 338-1804 for fast, dependable service.
-
Septic Tank Additives There are many companies promoting their septic tank additives, saying they can solve all of your septic woes. For over 15 years, these claims have...
-
Maintenance Here's a logical fact of life regarding septic systems: All septic systems require maintenance to keep them working correctly and to ensure their long life....
-
Pumping Frequencies The table below provides an estimate of pumping frequency in years, based on the size of the first tank in gallons, and the number of...
-
Types Of Septic Systems Texans looking for a place in the country may not have septic systems on their minds. But when...
-
Septic Additives What about chlorine? There are lots of questions regarding chlorine in certain septics that we will attempt...
-
Septic System Plumbing We offer the best service for plumbing and septic system needs. Whether you have residential or...
-
Septic Onsite When you buy a house with a new septic system, it is part of the investment. Often...
-
Septic Tank Design Value Pre 285 ...