Treatment Technologies
A technology-neutral overview of the processes we engineer with — and how to choose the right one for your plant.
There is no single best tertiary treatment technology — only the right one for your plant's flow, effluent target, available space and budget. We are technology-neutral: our job is to match the process to your conditions rather than sell one fixed product. This overview introduces the core technologies we work with, from compact cloth media filtration to advanced activated-carbon adsorption and temporary rental plants. The fastest way to see which combination fits your site is a short, structured plant assessment.
The technologies we engineer with
Disc Filtration
Ultra-compact rotating disc filters with fine mesh or woven media — the smallest footprint of any filtration technology for TSS polishing.
Cloth Media Filtration
Compact, low-energy pile-cloth discs that polish suspended solids and particulate phosphorus — often the fastest retrofit win.
Sand Filtration
A robust, proven depth-filtration workhorse for reliable solids removal, including continuous-backwash designs.
Membrane Filtration (MF/UF)
Near-complete solids and pathogen barrier producing reuse-quality effluent — the tightest cut-off when standards demand more than nutrient removal.
Chemical Phosphorus Removal
Iron or aluminium salt precipitation to meet stringent TP limits — the essential complement to any tertiary filter targeting phosphorus.
Activated Carbon & Adsorption
An advanced stage that adsorbs the dissolved micropollutants filtration cannot capture, as powdered (PAC) or granular (GAC) carbon.
Disinfection (UV, Ozone, PAA)
The final pathogen-reduction step for discharge to sensitive waters or reuse — UV, ozone, chlorination and peracetic acid compared.
Rental & Mobile Plants
Skid- and container-mounted units that add temporary capacity to keep you compliant during upgrades, peaks or emergencies.
Technology-neutral by design
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Last reviewed: August 2026. Regulatory requirements may vary by national implementation. This content is for informational purposes and does not constitute legal or engineering advice.