What You Need to Know About Wastewater

In the U.S., each person uses between 75 and 100 gallons of water on a daily basis. The resulting wastewater requires proper treatment and disposal. Considering its universal nature, it’s remarkable how little most people know about wastewater. Here are some basics in order to better understand the private and public water we use every day.

What Is Wastewater?

Wastewater is essentially defined as used water. It comes from any property with people, on-site, using water such as offices, schools, residences, and restaurants, etc. as well from rain runoff. Often it includes food, human waste, grease, oil, chemicals, sand, and anything else put into the water before its disposal. In the typical home, wastewater originates in sinks, toilets, showers, dishwashers, and washing machines. It makes its way through the sewage system and into the off-site Austin wastewater purification facility where it will be thoroughly treated.

Why Treat Wastewater?

Waste water purification technology exists to ensure that chemicals and pollutants are largely removed to protect human and environmental health.

How to Treat Wastewater?

Wastewater goes through a variety of treatment processes, depending on the property, the related regulations, and the type of wastewater management system. If a property is located outside of city limits, it generally requires an OSSF for wastewater purification. Approximately 27% of the U.S. uses on-site wastewater management. An on-site water and wastewater management firm in Austin, Texas can help you determine if you need an on-site sewage treatment plant and which water treatments are needed for your type of wastewater. The plant may include preliminary, primary, secondary, tertiary, and final treatments to ensure your property’s wastewater is properly treated.

If you need on-site sewage plant construction to handle drinking water to hazardous waste, consult with Wastewater Solutions of Austin, Texas. Wastewater Solutions offers quality construction, repair, and operation for on-site wastewater management in Central Texas and the surrounding areas, including San Marcos, Round Rock, and Georgetown.