Advanced OH&S protection built into Waterstax recycling wastewater systems

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Advanced levels of worker health protection are being built into Enware  Waste Water Treatment’s Waterstax™ biological treatment systems for industrial, commercial and recreational wastewater produced when cleaning equipment on a wash pad.

Both the recycling and discharge versions of the Waterstax™ by Watermaze technology are among the most advanced biological systems for treating wash water generated by machinery used to maintain golf clubs, parks and gardens, turf farms, council and private sports facilities, agricultural businesses, commercial and residential estates and resorts.

Workers are protected firstly by the inherent cleanliness of the all-natural, chemical-free nature of the bioremediations technology, which economically removes oils, grease, hydrocarbons, herbicides, pesticides and insecticides typically generated when washing equipment, says Enware Environmental Product Manager Mr Scott Whittaker. The system has been proven in 250 applications worldwide, including the Hyatt Regency Coolum Golf Resort and Spa, the venue of the Australian PGA golf championship and centre of a major residential development.

“Waterstax is a natural process with no chemicals or filters used. A special blend of microbes literally eats contaminants, converting them to water and carbon dioxide. However, because there are some human allergens that may not be treated by bioremediation alone, Waterstax offers:

• Discharge systems in which the treated water is directed safely away from human contact, being absorbed harmlessly to sewer or for dam irrigation.
• Closed loop recycling systems, which offer final water polishing through UV-generated ozone, effectively sterilizing pathogens from the water to protect workers. Such protection is a critical OH&S risk consideration if you are going to use the treated water back on the wash pad,” says Mr Whittaker.

The Waterstax Enware disinfection process reduces the spread of fungal disease carried by mowers and wash water by flocculating the spores and sterilizing the treated wash water before reuse.

It also kills infectious bacteria (eg, gastro-intestinal or E-coli) that can find their way into wash water through dead animals, bird droppings, animal fertilisers or using secondary treated sewerage water. Unless sterilised, this bacteria could be inhaled by workers when high pressure washing.

In addition, the process treats endotoxins – allergens that can be released during the breakdown of microbe cell walls, a process, which may cause major allergic sensitivity to workers in inhaled. Ozone disinfection minimizes the risk of endotoxin release, says Mr Whittaker.

“Where a closed loop recycling system is the preferred option, make sure that the bio-remediation system chosen is state-of-the-art and maximises worker safety,” he says.

In addition to offering some of the most advanced systems available, Enware also offers pre and post water analysis by a National Association of Testing Authorities laboratory. The laboratory, which also monitors the balance of the microbe colony to ensure maximum results.

 “Waterstax biosystems employ the latest biotechnology for treating and recycling commercial and industrial waste water that would otherwise produce waste that legally needs to be collected and chemically treated by approved waste management companies. The systems are particularly useful and cost-effective in maintenance applications where there is a high organic content in the wash water  and where efficiently removing such pollution is vital to maintaining environmental, regulatory and property values in sensitive and attractive areas,” says Mr Whittaker.

For more information, please contact Mr Scott Whittaker, Enware Australia Pty Ltd, P.O. Box 2545 Taren Point  NSW 2229 Australia, Ph 1800 671 864 Fax: 1800 633 673. Click here to email your query to us.