Sewage Treatment and Water Quality

Sewage cleanup services are essential for maintaining public health and protecting the environment. They remove harmful bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants from wastewater before it is released back into waterways.

How clean is water after sewage treatment?

The cleanliness of water after sewage treatment depends on the type of treatment process used. There are two main types of treatment:

  • Primary treatment: Removes solids and large particles from wastewater.
  • Secondary treatment: Further removes organic matter and bacteria from wastewater.

Secondary treatment is more effective than primary treatment, and it is typically required for wastewater that will be discharged into surface waters.

The water that is discharged from a sewage treatment plant is not completely clean. It may still contain some bacteria and other contaminants. However, it is clean enough to be safely released into waterways without causing harm to human health or the environment.