How Do Truck Wash Bays Handle Wastewater?
Truck wash equipment is integrated with an innovative wash bay water recycling system. This water treatment ensures efficient water utilisation. They filter and reuse water for subsequent usage.
For in-depth understanding and to help you maximise your resources, here are some ways how wash systems manage wastewater:
Through Water Recycling Systems
A water recycling system treats wastewater and reuses it for various purposes. They help conserve water resources, promote sustainability, and save operational expenses.
These systems follow a thorough process, such as:
Collecting Wastewater
Wash systems produce and collect wastewater from washing heavy machinery, trucks, and tools.
They also collect the water to clean floors and other surfaces within the wash bay. All the used water is accumulated in a central location, such as a sump pit or a drainage system.
Removing Contaminants
Water recycling systems purify wastewater by eliminating the contaminants. This purification process includes sedimentation, filtration, coagulation, and advanced techniques. The cleaned water is then reused for the following truck washing operations.
Reusing the Filtered Water
Recycled water can wash heavy equipment, trucks, and other vehicles. They also irrigate landscaping or other green areas on the site. The water can be used for general cleaning, such as cleaning tools, equipment, and work areas.
Through Oil-Water Separators
Oil-water separators physically separate oil and grease from wastewater. This helps reduce environmental pollution and ensures compliance with water quality regulations. The separation is done through:
Undertaking the Separation Process
Wastewater flows through the oil and water separator. The heavier hydrocarbons rise to the surface and are skimmed off while the lighter contaminants settle to the bottom.
Discharging the Clean Water
The partially treated water is already relatively free of oil and grease. It can be discharged to a municipal sewer system or, in some cases, recycled.
Through Chemical Treatments
The partially treated water is already relatively free of oil and grease. It can be discharged to a municipal sewer system or, in some cases, recycled.
This process improves water quality. It also ensures that the recycled water meets the required standards for reuse. The treatment entails:
Neutralising the pH
If the water is too acidic, a base like lime or sodium hydroxide can be added to raise the pH. But, if the water is too alkaline, an acid like sulfuric acid or hydrochloric acid can be added to lower the pH.
This process guarantees that the recycled water is within an acceptable pH range. It also reduces its environmental impact and makes it suitable for reuse.
Coagulate and Flocculate Suspended Particles
Coagulants neutralise the electrical charges on particles, causing them to clump together. These substances include aluminium sulphate or ferric chloride. They help streamline the wastewater treatment process.
Flocculants, like polyacrylamide, bind these clumps, forming larger, heavier particles called flocs. These flocs settle more readily, making removing them from the water easier through sedimentation or filtration.
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For more information about our products, please get in touch with us on 1800 092 210 today to learn how we can help you implement a sustainable wash bay water treatment system.