This session promises attendees a deep dive into the essentials of septage receiving and treatment, all with an eye toward maximizing revenue. Delving into critical topics such as screening, dewatering, wastewater treatment, and solids management, the session prioritizes strategies for minimizing both labor and consumables. Tailored to benefit septage treatment entrepreneurs, managers, operators, and anyone intrigued by the technical intricacies of septage treatment processes, this session offers invaluable insights for all levels of expertise. Segments covered include: overview of septage disposal regulations and trends; septage screening; solids dewatering; wastewater treatment; and residual solids management.
After this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Identify the primary pollutants found in septage and establish suitable abatement goals.
2. Outline the essential elements comprising a septage treatment process sequence and assess their operational expenses.
3. Evaluate the pros and cons of pre-treating raw septage through dewatering before entering wastewater treatment.
4. Examine how process design choices influence the operational expenditure of a septage receiving and treatment facility.
Ideal Audience: Septage Haulers searching to expand their business, increase revenue and reduce dependency towards public utilities.
Level: Intermediate