10 Reasons To Use UV Water Treatment In Low-Flow Wastewater Facilities

For the next few years, a surge of federal funding is being made available for wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) serving smaller communities. These facilities, many of which operate on lean budgets with minimal staff, often run aging equipment with old technology that are long overdue for upgrades and replacements. Among the technologies that many small WWTPs are considering is ultraviolet (UV) treatment.

UV treatment systems can be engineered for a wide range of water quality. Whatever the water characteristics, site equipment, or microbiological targets for the final effluent are, UV treatment systems can be designed to deliver on those targets and ensure that small WWTPs safely and reliably maintain compliance with their permits at reasonable operating costs.

While UV treatment can be used to complement traditional chlorine disinfection, many low-flow wastewater facilities are using it as an alternative to chlorine due to its many benefits, which this article will explain.