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WATER TREATMENT PLANT: WHAT IS IT? HOW DOES IT WORK?
What is a water treatment plant?
Generally, a water treatment plant is a facility that is designed to treat and purify water from various sources, such as groundwater, surface water, and even wastewater, to make it safe to be released in the environment.
Overall, a water treatment plant aims to provide safe and clean water to protect public health and the environment.
Waste water treatment plants are used to exclusively treat wastewater. They are suitable for one off houses (individual or domestic) or for bigger projects (commercial) which cannot be connected to the main sewers.
Why should we use a water treatment plant?
Water is a fundamental resource to guarantee the well-being and life of everyone on the planet. Water access, hygiene and sanitation are basic rights, but billions of people are still battling to access these services.
In case of waste water treatment plants (also known as a sewage treatment plant), they are designed to remove pollutants and contaminants from wastewater before it is released back into the environment. The main goal of the plant is to treat the water to a level that is safe for discharge – safe to humans and for the environment.
They are used all over the country where connection to the main sewers is not possible. They can be used for new builds as well as for renovation/upgrade projects.
How does a Tricel waste water treatment solution work? Here are the 4 steps.
1. Wastewater arrival and separation
In this chamber (primary settlement chamber) waste water enters, the grease and the solids separate from the waste water. The grease will stay on the surface, and the mud (the solids) will go to the bottom of the tank. A passage in between will allow the remaining water to flow into the aeration chamber where the aeration process occurs.
2. Aeration
In this chamber, the wastewater is treated. The waste water is aerated in order to provide oxygen for the bacteria to live. The role of the bacteria is to feed on the waste removing it from the liquid. The liquid then proceeds to the final settlement chamber.
3. Final chamber settling
In this chamber, any remaining minute bacteria particles separate from the liquid before it is discharged from the plant. The final trace of impurities settle at the bottom of the tank, the sludge return system then returns these impurities back to the primary chamber. The remaining treated liquid now meets the required standard and is ready to be discharged to a suitable designed discharge area as required by the relevant local authority.
4. Tertiary Treatment
A supplementary treatment may be needed for sensitive sites or grounds. The required level of treatment is achieved by combining a secondary treatment tank (wastewater treatment plant) with a third one. Typically a Sand Polishing filter (such as the Tricel Sandcel) or a packages filter systems (such as the Tricel Puraflo)
Installation of a waste water treatment plant – Case studies
Discover our installation of a Tricel Novo (wastewater treatment plant) and Puraflo (packaged filter system) in Kildare.
The challenge was to upgrade to an existing wastewater treatment system that was obsolete.
Discover our installation of a Tricel Novo (wastewater treatment plant) and Puraflo (packaged filter system) in Kildare.
The challenge was to upgrade to an existing wastewater treatment system that was obsolete.
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7 Key Reasons to Choose a Tricel Novo
There are many key reasons to choose a Tricel Novo wastewater treatment plant. Please find below some of them.
Highly durable SMC tank
A Tricel Novo is constructed from a compression moulded SMC tank. Compression moulding is one of the most technologically developed processes for manufacturing structural composites. Components are manufactured under heat and high pressure and have unrivalled strength and durability over standard GRP or polyethene tanks.
SMC is unique in the wastewater treatment industry. Tricel SMC tanks have operated in some of the harshest climatic conditions for over 50 years with no defects.
Environmental agency compliance
Tricel Novo complies with the Environment Agency General Binding Rules in England, Natural Resources Wales exemption criteria and SEPA requirements in Scotland. Tricel advises consulting with your local agency on the effluent treatment required.
Fully tested and certified
All Tricel wastewater treatment plants have been tested for European certification EN 12566-3. This certification pushes all plants for strength, water tightness, durability and treatment efficiency.
By using a wastewater treatment plant which is CE certified. You can rest assured that it has complied with tests and inspections, guaranteeing an elevated level of security and efficiency.
Minimum maintenance and repair costs
No moving parts or pumps in the plant, ensuring reliable operation. Minimal maintenance and repair costs.
Lower installation costs
No concrete backfills are required for installation on most sites saving up to £300 over lower quality GRP or polyethene alternatives from competitors.
Fitted alarm
There is a factory alarm fitted onto all Tricel Novo systems. This system will warn you if something needs to be done on the Tricel Novo.
Ceramic diffuser
Tricel’s ceramic diffuser is unique in the domestic wastewater treatment plant market. It will last twice as long as the standard competitors’ rubber equivalents. This saves money on both call-out fees and replacement parts.
Interact with the Tricel Novo IE6 Treatment Plant
How to interact with the tank
- Click on the numbers to see the annotations.
- You can also switch between the treatment process stages (yellow circle at the bottom left-hand corner) and the anatomy of the Novo (green circle at the bottom left-hand corner).
- To view in Virtual Reality (VR), click the square at the top right-hand corner and simply scan the QR code with your phone.
- In order to check the dimensions, click on the spanner icon.
- To download an image of the Novo, click on the camera icon (top right-hand corner)
Quality
WHY CHOOSE US
Because Tricel manufactures and chooses the best materials for the design of its products. Most Tricel products have warranties of up to 10 years guarantee. All our products within this product range is CE certified to EU safety, health and environmental requirements.
Please find below the list of our products and the warranty that is applied. Note that this warranty is only valid if the sewage system is properly installed by a qualified installer. Please also know that all warranties are subject to correct use of the product, including maintenance as per manufacturer guidelines.
Our range of products
Tricel Vento Septic Tank
Shallow dig tank, strong & robust underground tank, No electrical or moving parts. Ideal for sites with good drainage & plenty of space.
Tricel Novo Sewage Treatment Plant
Durable & long lasting SMC tank, shallow dig tank, easy installation (Plug and Play), long life components.
Tricel Maxus Sewage Treatment Plant
Commercial plant. Submerged Aerated Filter (SAF) technology. Ideal for project over 50 PE.
Tricel Tero Tertiary Treatment
An eco-friendly and modular system with proven E.Coli Treatment capabilities in line with the new EPA requirements.
Tricel Puraflo Secondary treatment plant
Ideal for sensitive sites, compliant to Irish Standard, small footprint.
Tricel Sandcel
Sand Polishing Filter
Provides a dual function of polishing the effluent from a wastewater treatment system and disposing it into groundwater.
Tricel Pumping Stations
Pump fluids from one place to another where gravity drainage cannot be used, easy and trouble-free installation
50 YEARS IN BUSINESS
A highly successful multinational corporation with over 50 years’ valuable industry experience
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS
Plants available for all capacities, from 1PE up to 50PE. Free advice on request.
Fast Delivery
On-time delivery is a core requirement of our successful business operations
Recent projects with Tricel Novo IE6 treatment plant
Extensive industry experience, manufacturing since 1973.
Tricel manufacture deliver & install sewage treatment plants across a wide range of industry sectors throughout Ireland & the UK. Tricel also provide import/export services for our international clients. Top quality material offers outstanding capabilities including long life, durability and is a cost-effective solution for sewage treatment even in the harshest environments.
Tricel has installed many of its Tricel Novo Sewage Treatment Plants across the UK.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS PE ?
PE represents the initials of Population Equivalent. Population equivalent: conversion value which aims at expressing non-domestic applications in terms of domestic loading based on 1 person creates 60 g/day BOD5 and 150l/day. (Code of Practice: Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Systems Serving Single Houses (p.e. < 10), EPA)
DIFFERENT PRODUCTS SOLD BY TRICEL
Tricel Novo & Vitae
Both are wastewater treament plant solutions manufactured by Tricel. Wastewater treatment plants offer a superior quality of treatment. For example, the Tricel Novo comprises of three independent wastewater treatment zones and offers an average of efficiency of 95.9% BOD removal.
This is a higher treatment standard than the effluent from a septic tank. Please note: all wastewater treatment plants used in Ireland must comply with the EN12566-3 standard and all septic tanks must comply with the EN12566-1 standard..
Tricel Vento
The septic tank from Tricel is manufactured as a primary treatment. Designed for the settlement of your effluent. This product may need an additional treatment like the Sandcel or Puraflo.
WARRANTIES
Most Tricel products have a warranty. To discover all the guarantees on our products, as well as on the internal parts, consult our dedicated product pages.
WHAT IS THE QUALITY OF THE WASTEWATER PRODUCED?
The required standards are 20:30:20 BOD, SS, NH4. All Tricel produces exceed the requirements when tested to En12566-3 and comply with SR66.
Learn more about our certification
MAINTENANCE ON THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Tricel recommends that you maintain your device to the fullest. You are obliged by law to avoid all types of pollution or nuisances. Do not hesitate to contact us for more information on our service contracts. An annual maintenance contract may be offered.
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