Algae Growth in WWTP Clarifiers
Algae Growth in WWTP Clarifiers
(OP)
What are your opinions on algae control in secondary clarifiers? Some of the alternatives I know/have heard of are:
1. Install a cover over the entire clarifier
2. Install sun shades for the effluent troughs only
3. Install an automatic brush/cleaning system
4. Increase manual cleaning frequency
1. Install a cover over the entire clarifier
2. Install sun shades for the effluent troughs only
3. Install an automatic brush/cleaning system
4. Increase manual cleaning frequency





RE: Algae Growth in WWTP Clarifiers
RE: Algae Growth in WWTP Clarifiers
Placing covers over the weirs amd effluent troughs will eliminate the algae. The automated brushes will not stop the algae, but will scrape the algae off.
RE: Algae Growth in WWTP Clarifiers
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RE: Algae Growth in WWTP Clarifiers
What maintenance could there be for a cover?
RE: Algae Growth in WWTP Clarifiers
With the covers, you lose the ability to see the weirs. If the covers are made of stainless steel, there should be little maintenace.
There are no simple answers. Some times it ends up being individual preference. Perhaps the operator has experience with poorly made covers.
RE: Algae Growth in WWTP Clarifiers
RE: Algae Growth in WWTP Clarifiers
RE: Algae Growth in WWTP Clarifiers