60 Tons of Material Removed from Coastal Treatment Plant

60 Tons of Material Removed from Coastal Treatment Plant

March 29, 2021
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USST Focuses on Problem Areas to Restore Plant Capacity

A coastal wastewater treatment plant in North Florida was experiencing a loss of capacity and a decrease in flow due to sand and grit accumulation in their structures. U.S. Submergent Technologies (USST) was called in to assess the situation. Our knowledgeable and experienced team probed the facility and discovered a buildup of sand and grit in the aeration train, effluent channel, and anoxic tank structures.

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USST’s Combination3® Truck has a 49-foot extended knuckle boom and can clean hard-to-reach places.

“Due to location, coastal water treatment facilities absorb year-round activity from people doing yard work and going to the beach. When that happens, fine silty sand ends up in the drainage system causing tremendous capacity loss for treatment facilities,” noted Paul Del Favero, Operations Manager at USST. “I am proud of our crew members for assessing the situation, finding the problem areas, and restoring flow to this facility safely and efficiently. Our cleaning efforts have resulted in healthier water returning to the ecosystem.”

Using USST’s Combination technology and GritGone Process®, crews removed 60 tons of paint filter dry material from three structures. Our patented Combination truck is more than just a simple vacuum truck; it has a jetter, vacuum, downhole pump, and 49-foot extended knuckle boom fully integrated on one chassis, delivering a powerful punch in the submergent cleaning industry. Our trucks can clean in wet conditions, while a facility remains online with no need to alter treatment flow, saving time and money.

Check out our video to learn more about the Combination technology.

If you’ve got grit, USST can Grit ‘Er Done!®  

Call one of our knowledgeable project advisors for a free site assessment or to ask any questions you may have at 844-956-1129 or email info@ussubmergent.com.


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