Over time, sediment buildup, debris accumulation, and sludge deposits can hinder the efficiency and compliance of wastewater basins, which can lead to costly operational disruptions, environmental fines or even safety hazards.
As experts in underwater work and dewatering, UMPS has the expertise and technology to help basins function smoothly. We can remove sludge, dredge sediment, and help you meet environmental standards with wastewater basin cleaning solutions that are customized to fit your needs.
Why the Cleaning of Wastewater Basins is Important
Imagine polluted water overflowing into rivers, damaging infrastructure, and harming ecosystems. That’s the potential reality if a wastewater basin is not cleaned regularly. These structures play a critical role in water systems, and maintaining them is a responsibility with far-reaching benefits:
- Prevents pollution: cleaning a wastewater basin helps prevent contaminants like sediment, oil and debris from entering waterways, protecting aquatic life and marine environments.
- Reduces flooding: a clogged wastewater basin can overflow during heavy rains, causing flooding and property damage. Cleaning of wastewater basins ensures proper drainage and prevents these issues.
- Maintains infrastructure: proper cleaning of wastewater basins can prevent damage to basins and surrounding infrastructure due to accumulated debris and erosion. This can save money on repairs and replacements in the long run.
- Improves efficiency: a clean water basin can function more efficiently, allowing it to handle its intended purpose of capturing and treating water or stormwater runoff.
- Improves water quality: by removing pollutants from the water, the cleaning of water basins helps maintain the quality of water sources, making them safer for drinking, recreation, and irrigation.
Leverage UMPS’ Wastewater Basin Cleaning Expertise
UMPS offers comprehensive services for the cleaning of wastewater basins to help restore efficiency and capacity in basins of any size. Our team of experienced professionals have the expertise and equipment to remove sediment, sludge and debris, both mechanically and hydraulically.
The choice of cleaning methods can depend on various factors, including:
- The type of material being removed
- Basin size and accessibility
- Environmental considerations
- Budget and available resources
Our Geotextile tube dewatering technology may also be a viable support option for cleaning of wastewater basins when large amount of sediment removal is required, when basin accessibility is limited, if temporary storage and dewatering are required, and if the disposal of dewatered solids needs to comply with local regulations. We also offer dredge rental options for customers who intend to self-fill Geotube® containers.
Our team can help you select the ideal wastewater basin cleaning solution for your unique needs. Reach out to discuss your specific project.
Cleaning of Wastewater Basins for a Variety of Industries
Wastewater basins are not just part of the infrastructure at water treatment plants. They play a vital role in countless industries, ensuring clean water and environmental compliance. The wastewater basin cleaning and maintenance services provided by our Underwater Mineral Processing specialists benefit manufacturing, municipalities, agriculture, power plants, oil and gas, mining, and more.
Whether you need sludge removal to optimize treatment processes, sediment dredging to restore your wastewater basin’s capacity, or compliance support to navigate regulations, our operators and specialists have the experience and expertise to provide a tailored wastewater basin cleaning solution that helps you achieve your goals. Connect with us and let’s talk.
Contact Our Wastewater Basin Cleaning Experts
The UMPS team has extensive experience navigating the complexities of wastewater basin cleaning and maintenance. We can assess your specific needs and recommend the most effective approach to help ensure that your wastewater basin functions at its peak.
If you have questions about our wastewater basin cleaning services, fill out the form on this page or contact us, and a member of our team will be in touch shortly. We look forward to speaking with you.
| Potential Applications |
 Industrial |
| Refineries |
| Power Plants |
 Pulp & Paper |
| Mining |
 Municipal |
| Sewer Plants |
 Marine |
| Breakwaters |
| Shoreline Protection |
 Agricultural |