06.23.25 -- Managing Wet Weather Flows With Cloth Media Filtration

Faced with a consent order to eliminate untreated combined sewer overflows (CSOs) polluting Indiana’s Flatrock River, the City of Rushville took an innovative approach. Rather than installing a costly stormwater storage tank, city leaders partnered with Aqua-Aerobic Systems to pilot the AquaStorm Cloth Media Filter — an advanced, compact solution that treats both wet and dry weather flows.

This application note from Aqua-Aerobic Systems highlights the effectiveness of the AquaStorm Cloth Media Filter as a flexible, compact, and highly efficient solution for Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) and Sanitary Sewer Overflow (SSO) events.

Located along the banks of the Arkansas River, Little Rock is the largest city in Arkansas. A thriving community with access to a wide array of culture, entertainment, and recreation, along with a variety of landmarks. In this video, discover how cloth media filters were able to solve wet weather challenges in Little Rock. 

Despite decades of investment and effort, billions of gallons of untreated wastewater still overflow into our waterways during heavy rain events. Why? Aging infrastructure and storage limitations. But now, advanced treatment technologies are offering a real path forward. Discover how utilities can finally take control of peak wet weather flows—and dramatically improve water quality across the country.