Being compliant allows haulers to utilize EPA land disposal standards or one of the many currently operating sewage treatment plants.
Septage receiving is a known obstacle to efficient plant performance.
According to an article in WaterWorld magazine, “Septage Receiving Systems” give municipalities a way to manage waste generated within their jurisdictions. This provides protection for their own systems as well as the environment. Using these systems, operators track waste from its original generator and ensure that only permit-compliant materials are dumped.
Septage Receiving Equipment
Plants use various types of septage receiving equipment. At the very least, the plant will have a valve, controller, and screening device.
Other plants with more involved systems may have things such as a solids conditioning grinder, flow measurement device, pH meters, and more.
Some plants find that a grinder combined with a particular control system is a better method for managing hauler loads.
Records
Many plants are installing data collection as part of their septage receiving systems. To comply with EPA requirements, plants must record septage sources and volumes; some do this by giving haulers a magnetic card to use at the station.
Although plants use magnetic cards to identify haulers, this approach has inherent limitations and disadvantages, and many better alternatives exist.
Once the hauler’s identity is confirmed, the hauler’s load can then be released, measured, and analyzed.
The system records the total gallons discharged along with the date and time, then stores the entire transaction in a database for billing, analysis, and accountability.
Weather Protection
One of the concerns involved with septage receiving is addressing weather issues. Operators must ensure the system they use does not freeze during cold weather.
It is vital to have weather-proofing that can maintain all lines and tanks above freezing.
Where heat is a concern, install controllers in shaded or protected locations to keep them out of direct sunlight.
If you would like to know more about septage receiving stations, Flowpoint can help. Contact us today and learn more.
