Sedimentation tanks remain a cornerstone of wastewater treatment, playing a crucial role in the removal of suspended solids and the overall efficiency of water purification processes.

One of the plant’s biggest problems: separating solids from wastewater. All five of its primary sedimentation tanks, which remove solids, had been down since March 2023.

Why is sedimentation a problem in water heaters? Sediments in water can be a huge problem for geysers. A sediment build-up in geysers can affect the water supply and can affect its operation.