7 solutions to improve SA sewerage infrastructure performance, revenue

Chetan Mistri, Xylem Africa Strategy and Marketing Manager

But Crisis Africa Strategy and Marketing Manager Chetan Mistri says the crisis is also an opportunity, and that wastewater treatment can be reversed.

“The Green spot The report is shocking, but we are living in a time of crisis. An infrastructure revolution is taking place using new technologies, engineering advances, modern materials and significant design improvements.

“The traditional view is single, difficult to maintain and long-term infrastructure to recover costs. But today things are different in terms of renovating both new infrastructure and existing spaces,” she said.

Established sewage treatment plants can significantly improve performance and revenue by reducing maintenance, chemical storage and hand control costs. You can refresh several solutions, including:

1. Ozone and ultraviolet therapy; Modern ozone and UV systems are independent solutions that require little maintenance or control. They provide facilities such as chlorine treatment and significantly reduce the cost, storage and deterioration of chemicals.
2. Variable speed drive and intelligent pumps; Pumps require power when running continuously. Intelligent pumps change this dynamics – these pumps have advanced monitoring features, integrated dynamic drivers and steering models that automatically manage power consumption and integrate with established SCADA and PMA systems for greater control and visibility.
3. Anti-closure stimuli; The main cause of pump failure is clogging in wastewater areas, especially fiber and large vessels. Findings in anti-shrinkage impeller designs include stopping and stopping pumps, longevity and minor repairs to sewage pumps.
4. Flow The green drop report indicates that large amounts of sewage do not even reach sewage facilities. Modern sewage detection systems, such as acoustic balls, can detect pipelines without interrupting work, identifying large, small, and cracks – even invisible cracks in a short period of time.
5. Effective ventilation; Air conditioning is an important part of purifying wastewater, providing oxygen to bacteria that eliminate harmful microorganisms. Ventilation typically represents 30-70% of total energy costs in a typical sewer. Modern air conditioning and ventilation systems require very little energy. They are more flexible, resistant to fluids and fluctuations, and reduce maintenance interruptions.
6. Sensor refinements Modern sensors are affordable, easy to add to existing devices and are often combined with pre-installed panels for quick work. Best seed sensor solutions provide superior reporting and integrate with existing management systems.
7. Smart management; Automated decision-making information provides new management and monitoring features for control units, including automated workflows and alerts, remote reporting on mobile devices, financial management and forecast maintenance. The management systems integrate with established site systems (such as SCADA), and use software and artificial intelligence to optimize water systems, make better use of existing infrastructure, and identify the most influential infrastructure investment options.

South Africa’s Minister of Water and Sanitation, Senzo Maknu, has said that Green spot Preface to the report: The seriousness of many local sewers is endangering lives and endangering the dignity and health of the people of the country. He called on everyone to create change and revitalize the institutions.

Such a goal is within our reach. Using new technologies in water management, municipalities can rehabilitate wastewater, improve control and still realize significant savings.