The purpose of wastewater disinfection is to substantial lower the level of traceable microorganisms in the contaminated water. This must be done before any contaminated water may be returned to the environment. Effectiveness of any disinfectant process is dependent on the quality of the water under treatment, the type and strength of disinfectant agents used, the length of disinfectant exposure to the contaminated wastewater and other possible environmental variables.
Cloudy water is more difficult to treat successfully because solid matter shields organisms from some of the treatment and disinfectant methods used. This is especially true if the length of time disinfectant agents are in contact with the wastewater is not sufficient. Short or low duration, contact time, insufficient dose or concentration of disinfectant and high water flow rates all work against effective disinfection.
The most common methods of disinfection are ozone treatment, chlorine treatment, use of ultraviolet light, and use of sodium hypochlorite. Chlorination remains the most common type of wastewater disinfection in North America. This is because of its relatively low cost and long history of effectiveness.
It is possible to utilize ultraviolet (UV) light as a replacement for chlorine, iodine or other chemicals. With the use of UV light, no chemicals are in contact with the water. This means the water, once cleansed of micro-organisms will have no adverse effect on living organisms, such as humans, that consume the water later. This cannot be said of any other type of disinfectant method. UV light works well because, as a form of radiation, it damages the genetic structure of microorganisms, rendering them incapable of reproduction.
Ozone (O3) is produced by passing oxygen (O2) through high voltage, which results in a third oxygen atom attachment and formation of ozone. Because ozone is highly unstable it reacts quickly and oxidizes most organic material with which it makes contact. This is how it destroys many types of pathogenic microorganisms.
Ozone is generally considered safer than chlorine because ozone is generated onsite and on demand, requiring no storage problems. Chlorine is a dangerous chemical pollutant if accidentally released into the environment in concentrated quantities. Ozone disinfectant has the disadvantage of high cost due to the need of special equipment and highly trained operators.
SEWAGE ODOR CONTROL
Odors produced during sewage treatment are an indication of a condition called anaerobic. At the beginning of sewage treatment, the process creates copious amounts of very smelly gases. Hydrogen sulfide is the most common gas and generates the highest frequency of complaints. Hydrogen sulfide is a rotten egg type smell.
During a drying process the GetCleanQuick.com water damage NY services specialists trained in sewage disinfection and sewage damage cleanup will totally disinfect and sanitize all affected areas. It is vital that potential sanitary problems be identified and treated before they become health problems. This is a key goal in the disinfectant and sewage treatment process from beginning to end. The last step in the process is elimination of any odors existing from sustained water damage NJ.