Hauling and disposal of effluent and grit is often one of the largest budget items wastewater treatment plant operators need to consider. Those costs are only going to increase, too, as landfill space fills up across North America. Taking a proactive approach to reduce the total amount going to the landfill may be a partial answer. Hydro International recently introduced the Hydro GritCleanse fluidized-bed grit washing system — a unit that significantly reduces volatile solids content to produce cleaner and drier grit. Cutting volatile solids grit reduces weight, volume and water content, which can significantly reduce odors and save money
