SEWAGE TREATMENT

Sewage Treatment Plant UK: 5 Reasons to Consider Tricel Systems

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Sewage Treatment Plant UK

Are you looking for the best sewage treatment the UK offers? Look no further than the solutions and systems provided by Tricel.

Our best-seller, the Tricel Novo, is reliable, simple to use, and easy to install. Learn about our systems here.

The last thing the buyer of a new home wants is to be knee-deep in backed-up sewage. Anyone purchasing a home should have a property checklist. The condition of plumbing and sewage systems should top the list. Sewage treatment systems are critical components of any home’s plumbing.
As a new homeowner, you may need to upgrade your existing treatment plant system. A UK sewage treatment plant must meet regulations protecting local water supplies. Continue reading to learn about Tricel sewage treatment systems. There are five reasons Tricel offers superior sewage treatment solutions.

KEY BENEFITS OF A TRICEL NOVO UK 6 PLANT:

  • Compact: about five m² of floor space (for five or six population equivalents);
  • Lightweight: (270 kg): easy and inexpensive installation (sewage treatment plant with concrete tank weights more than two tons);
  • Efficient: effective treatment, no risk of clogging;
  • Adaptable: suitable for all types of terrain (difficult ground, the presence of groundwater);
  • Reliable: long life (20 to 40 years, whereas the spreading of a traditional die must be replaced every 10 to 20 years);
  • Tested and certified: for structural strength, water tightness, durability and treatment efficiency, adhering to European Standard EN12566- 3 (like all sewage treatment solutions manufactured by Tricel)

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Sewage Treatment Plant UK: Regulations

UK rules and regulations are a key reason for a new homeowner to upgrade to a new system. UK binding rules govern existing sewage discharged by homes.

For example, you may need a new system if you buy a home that discharges into a lake or stream.

Current binding rules of the UK Environment Agency apply to newly purchased homes. Homes with septic tanks that empty into rivers, lakes or streams need to change systems. Also, septic tanks in the UK must have an effluent disposal field (InspecAPedia).

A second reason to consider Tricel is certifications that affect sewage treatment systems. Tricel treatment plants processing domestic waste adhere to European certification EN 12566-3.

The experts at Tricel can help homeowners navigate certifications and regulations. The results are the correct sewage treatment solutions.

Tricel Systems Engineering Quality

The third reason to consider Tricel systems is their remarkable engineering.

  • Tricel tanks are made of durable material and have no moving parts.
  • Sturdy construction makes Tricel systems dependable and cost-effective.
  • It also uses a ceramic diffuser that is meant to last. Tricel purification is done using a three-chamber system. The liquid produced meets the required safety standards.
  • Quality engineering is essential to meeting standards and lowering costs. Tricel is worth considering for a new sewage treatment system.

Tricel Systems Installation and Maintenance

The time and materials needed to install new sewage treatment plants cause expense.

The fourth reason to choose Tricel is low installation and maintenance costs.

  • Treatment plants constructed of GRP or polyethene need more backfill material than Tricel.
  • Less backfill material means lower installation costs.

The fifth reason for choosing Tricel is continuous operation due to minimal maintenance. A twenty-year warranty backs Tricel’s confidence in the low maintenance needs. Once installed, the ongoing maintenance costs for a Tricel system are standard. There are no moving parts in the plant itself to maintain. A pump with moving parts is accessible above ground if needed. The low installation and maintenance costs of Tricel make it a good choice.

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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 our UK Sewage 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.

Tricel product range

Tricel septic tanks uk

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.

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Tricel Novo Sewage Treatment Plant

Durable & long lasting SMC tank, shallow dig tank, easy installation (Plug and Play), long life components.

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Tricel Maxus Sewage treatment Plant

Commercial plant. Submerged Aerated Filter (SAF) technology. Ideal for every project over 50 Population Equivalent.

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Tricel Packaged Filter System Puraflo

Tricel Puraflo Packaged filter

Ideal for sensitive sites, compliant to British Standard, small footprint.

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Tricel Packaged Pumping Solutions

Tricel Pumping Stations

Pump fluids from one place to another where gravity drainage cannot be used, easy and trouble-free installation

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Recent projects with Tricel Novo sewage treatment plant

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A cesspool is a simple storage vessel with an inlet and no outlet. It’s a sealed storage vessel; all the water coming in stays within the tank. The advantage is it doesn’t need an outlet. The disadvantages are: there is no treatment, the tanks are huge, and it needs regular emptying. Everything which has gone in must be sucked out. Ideal for sites which have got very infrequent use (Sheppard huts, for example).

Septic tank

A septic tank has an inlet and an outlet; it’s a simple overflow system. See how a septic tank works here. The advantages of the septic tank are there is no mechanic and no electricity requirement for it to work. The disadvantages are you are discharging dirty water, and untreated sewage effluent, as a tiny breakdown is occurring in the tank. You can only release water to a drainage field for the water to go through the subsoil to treat the water.

 

Sewage treatment plant

A sewage or package treatment plant has an inlet and an outlet; we treat the wastewater inside the tank. We provide an aeration inside the tank for the aerobic bacteria to feed on the waste and remove it from the liquid. The advantages are that we treat and discharge wastewater to a watercourse. 

Many package treatment plants are available on the market:

  • Trickles filters
  • Rotating Biological Contactors (RBC)
  • Mobile media bio-reactors
  • Activated Sludge systems
  • Sequence Batch Reactor systems (SBR)
  • Fixed Bed Systems (like the Tricel Novo)

UK sewage treatment plants must comply with EN 12566-3 2005 regulations. 

You should also hire a professional to install your sewage treatment system. For any sewage treatment plants you intend to install, you should also check your local guidelines to determine if planning permission is required.

A sewage treatment plant is where domestic wastewater and sewage are treated. The sewage treatment plants break down organic matter through the primary settlement and aeration chambers. Sewage treatment plants require little maintenance and have low running costs, and sewage effluent is discharged into drainage fields or watercourses.

For example, the required standards are 20:30:20 for BOD, SS, and NH4.

Tricel® has achieved an 11:16:9 result during independent testing.

In order for the biomass to reach its optimum purification, it may take up to 16 weeks.

You may be able to discharge directly into a watercourse or to a percolation area depending on your region. Find out which option is best for you by contacting your local council.

The sewage treatment plant’s size depends on the effluent volume from your house. It is determined by the number of people using the system, which is calculated based on the number of bedrooms in your home. If you need further information, contact our team.

Occasionally, your sewage treatment plant will need to be emptied due to the accumulated sludge inside – usually once a year. The frequency of emptying your treatment plant depends on its size and usage. See our dedicated page about desludging septic tanks and wastewater treatment plants.

1) to prevent surface water from entering the tank and overloading the system as this can inhibit growth of the bacteria and could reduce the effluent quality.

2) to prevent water getting into blower housing which can harm the control panel and the air blower.

Learn more about Tricel Novo risers.

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