Hurricane Impact on Wastewater Systems and Wastewater Treatment Facilities

October 8, 2024
Wastewater Visibility News
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Wastewater Treatment Facility operators are unrecognized heroes as they deal with hurricane impacts on wastewater systems.

SediVision and USST say Thank You to Wastewater Facility Heroes

Almost exactly one year ago, Wastewater Visibility News published one of its most-read articles discussing how the sand, grit, and debris of hurricanes impact wastewater systems and wastewater treatment facilities.

Before, during, and after devastating hurricanes like Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, wastewater treatment managers, operators, and their teams work furiously to deal with interrupted or lost power to facilities, atypical levels of debris and grit in wastewater systems, and, of course, massive overload in the volume of water into storm sewers and wastewater treatment systems.

The teams at SediVision and US Submergent Technologies are dedicated to supporting the unsung heroes who work tirelessly to deliver the best possible wastewater treatment services and support despite the most challenging of situations.

We invite you to read Hurricane Grit and Debris Accumulation in Wastewater Treatment Plants to learn more about the significant effects of storms on community wastewater facilities.

One of the less obvious consequences of hurricanes and storms is the accumulation of grit and debris in wastewater treatment plants. Grit refers to small, solid particles such as sand, silt, and gravel, while debris can include leaves, branches, and other organic matter. These materials can find their way into treatment plant systems through inflow and infiltration or due to physical damage to infrastructure, including minor cracks and misaligned joints. These damaged pipes may not be evident during normal weather conditions without proper inspections.

Source: Wastewater visibility News

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