SEWAGE TREATMENT
What is a sewage treatment plant and why might you need one?
OVERVIEW
Whether you’re working on a construction project for your first house or need to update your current wastewater treatment system, knowing your options is always a good start.
When it comes to purifying your domestic effluents, the first priority is that you follow the governmental guidelines. It would help if you had an efficient and environmentally friendly solution.
At Tricel, we have developed a few technologically advanced products to comply with the changes around the world and how we hold ourselves accountable for the future. If you want a primary treatment system, let us introduce you to our Tricel Novo – our signature wastewater treatment plant. You might wonder, ‘What is a sewage treatment plant, and how does it work ?’ we hear you and have the answers for you.
Introduction :
If you need to buy a new wastewater treatment system, this article is made for you.
Whether you are a new homeowner or need to upgrade your current solution, Tricel will happily help you with your project.
Throughout the years, we have developed various products to fulfil every household’s needs, from the primary treatment systems to the secondary and tertiary effects. As part of our best-sellers, we have the Tricel Novo – our wastewater treatment plant signature. It comprises a fixed bed technology and uses a three-stage treatment process.
Our most common questions: ‘What is a sewage treatment plant?’ and ‘How does it work’. We have the answers you are looking for.
If you have any questions, feel free to call us
What is a sewage treatment plant, and how does it work?
Three chambers, three stages:
The primary settlement chamber
During this initial step, anaerobic breakdown occurs in the primary settlement chamber. The sewage is coming through the plant whilst the heavy material is getting dropped to the bottom of the tank.
The aeration chamber
During this second stage of wastewater purification, the aerobic breakdown is operating again. While the liquid passes through the filter media – detached from the solids- the bacteria (continuously sustained by an air compressor) nourish themselves on the sewage and eradicate it from the water.
The final settlement chamber
Last but not least, any suspended sludge will settle down to the bottom of the chamber and be pumped back to the first purification zone by a return system pump – creating a long-lasting and efficient treatment cycle. Once cleared up, the water can finally pass out of the Tricel system.
Tricel Novo: Key features & benefits
The compression moulding process is one of the most technologically advanced features available on the market. Components are manufactured under heat and high pressure. They have a competitive strength and durability over standard GRP tanks or PE tanks.
SMC is a unique material in the sewage treatment industry with Tricel SMC tanks operating in some of the harshest climatic conditions for over 50 years with no defects.
Tricel’s ceramic diffuser will last twice as long as all standard competitors rubber equivalents. It is a cost-saver in both call out fees and replacement parts.
No concrete backfill for installation on most sites which allows you to save up to €400 over lower quality GRP/plastic competitors.
There are no moving parts or pumps in the plant which is ensuring reliable operation during the treatment process and minimal running costs.
Tricel Novo plants are designed with a shallow invert to limit both installation and time costs.
Our sewage treatment plant range
Tricel Novo UK6
No of people: 1-6
Nominal capacity (litres): 3,080 L
Weight: 250 kg
Length: 2.10 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 2.24 m
Air blower rating: 64 watts
Tricel Novo UK18
No of people: 6-18
Nominal capacity (litres): 7,136 L
Weight: 500 kg
Length: 4.60 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 2.27 m
Air blower rating: 215 watts
Tricel Novo UK42
No of people: 14-42
Nominal capacity (litres): 12,272 L
Weight: 400 kg
Length: 3.60 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 1.99 m
Weight: 600 kg
Length: 5.60 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 2.27 m
Air blower rating: 215 watts x 2
Tricel Novo UK8
No of people: 2-8
Nominal capacity (litres): 4,000 L
Weight: 300 kg
Length: 2.60 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 2.24 m
Air blower rating: 86 watts
Tricel Novo UK24
No of people: 8-24
Nominal capacity (litres): 8,756 L
Weight: 600 kg
Length: 5.60 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 2.27 m
Air blower rating: 215 watts
Tricel Novo UK50
No of people: 16-50
Nominal capacity (litres): 15,590 L
Weight: 400 kg
Length: 3.60 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 1.99 m
Weight: 700 kg
Length: 6.60 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 2.27 m
Air blower rating: 215 watts x 2
Tricel Novo UK10
No of people: 3-10
Nominal capacity (litres): 4.710 L
Weight: 350 kg
Length: 3.10 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 2.24 m
Air blower rating: 86 watts
Tricel Novo UK30
No of people: 10-30
Nominal capacity (litres): 10,376 L
Weight: 700 kg
Length: 6.60 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 2.27 m
Air blower rating: 215 watts
Tricel Novo UK12
No of people: 4-12
Nominal capacity (litres): 5,516 L
Weight: 400 kg
Length: 3.60 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 2.27 m
Air blower rating: 100 watts
Tricel Novo UK36
No of people: 12-36
Nominal capacity (litres): 12,410 L
Weight: 300 kg
Length: 2.60 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 1.99 m
Weight: 600 kg
Length: 5.60 m
Width: 1.64 m
Height: 2.27 m
Air blower rating: 215 watts + 86 watts
7 Key Reasons to Choose a Tricel Sewage Treatment Plant
There are many key reasons to choose a Tricel Novo wastewater treatment plant. Please find below some of them.
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 the Domestic 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 Vento Septic Tank
Shallow dig tank, strong & robust underground tank, No electrical or moving parts. Ideal for sites with good drainage & plenty of space.
Tricel Novo Sewage Treatment Plant
Durable & long lasting SMC tank, shallow dig tank, easy installation (Plug and Play), long life components.
Tricel Maxus Sewage treatment Plant
Commercial plant. Submerged Aerated Filter (SAF) technology. Ideal for every project over 50 Population Equivalent.
Tricel Puraflo Packaged filter
Ideal for sensitive sites, compliant to British Standard, small footprint.
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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Key Features
Fast Delivery
Fast delivery + Rapid response to all our customers
Certified
Tricel Products are certified to EN12566-1 and EN 12566-3 certified
Technical expertise
Unrivalled technical expertise by our sales team regarding wastewater treatment solutions
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).
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 has occurred in the tank. You can only release water to a drainage field for the water to go through the subsoil to treat the water.
A sewage or package treatment plant has an inlet and an outlet; the wastewater is treated inside the tank. Aeration is provided inside the tank for the aerobic bacteria to feed on the waste and remove it from the liquid. The advantages are the wastewater is treated and can be discharged 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.