Introduction
Industrial activities generate large volumes of wastewater containing organic matter, heavy metals, suspended solids, and toxic substances. If untreated, this effluent can harm water bodies, ecosystems, and human health.
Effluent and sewage treatment is not just a regulatory requirement—it is critical for sustainable industrial operations. With over 25 years of experience in environmental monitoring and compliance, Perfect Pollucon Services has worked with industries across India to ensure their ETP and STP systems meet regulatory, operational, and environmental standards.
From textile plants to pharmaceutical industries, we have seen how proper operation and maintenance of ETP/STP can reduce compliance risks, lower operational costs, and improve wastewater management efficiency.
Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) play a critical role in treating industrial wastewater through physical, chemical, and biological processes before its safe discharge or reuse.
To evaluate an ETP’s efficiency, we analyze two main sets of parameters:
- ETP Inlet Parameters – Characteristics of untreated wastewater entering the treatment plant
- ETP Outlet Parameters – Quality of treated effluent before discharge or reuse
Why Monitoring ETP Parameters is Important?
- Regulatory Compliance – Ensures industries meet CPCB norms for wastewater discharge.
- Environmental Protection – Prevents pollution of rivers, lakes, and groundwater sources.
- Operational Efficiency – Helps optimize treatment processes and reduce operating costs.
- Public Health & Safety – Avoids contamination of drinking water sources.
The effluent treatment plant is designed to treat the effluent i.e. Wastewater recycling coming from different areas of the plant.
Why Proper ETP/STP Maintenance is Critical?
Common issues industries face with ETP/STP systems often stem from improper operation and poor maintenance. Based on our extensive audits, we have identified key problems that impact treatment efficiency:
- Poor sludge management leading to increased pollutants in treated water.
- Inconsistent pH monitoring, which can result in regulatory violations.
- Overloaded treatment plants due to incorrect design assumptions or industrial expansion.
- Inadequate aeration in biological treatment units, reducing efficiency.
Perfect Pollucon Services’s operational audits have helped industries correct these issues, ensuring smoother compliance with environmental norms like CPCB and SPCB guidelines.
By Perfect Pollucon Services
Industry: Electrical & Manufacturing
Challenge: Inefficient effluent treatment, regulatory non-compliance
Solution: Process optimization, real-time monitoring, sludge reduction
Outcome:
- ✅ 40% reduction in sludge
- ✅ Improved compliance
- ✅ ₹12 lakh cost savings
Key Learnings:
- 🔹 Real-time monitoring prevents compliance failures.
- 🔹 Optimized aeration reduces sludge buildup and improves treatment efficiency.
- 🔹 Proper operator training minimizes errors and improves long-term plant performance.
Industrial Waste
Water is one of the most important components used in all types of industry. It is used in many processes of Industry. It may be used for washing, cooling, Heat Exchanging, condensing the steam etc. But Water used in industry is not consumed. Hence, almost all industries generate wastewater from industries that needs serious action. So improper discharge of wastewater can pollute the local environment. In many manufacturing Industries, by-products can be treated as wastewater called “Effluent” should be treated before its release into the environment.
Effluent is an outflow of water or gas from a natural body of water, or from a human made structure and in engineering, is the stream exiting a chemical reactor. It can also be defined as Treated or Untreated Waste water, that flows out of a treatment plant, sewage, or industrial outlet.
So this treatment of waste water i.e. untreated effluent is turned into Treated Effluent with the help of Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) sometimes it is also called as Sewage treatment Plant (STP). Clean water then is safely discharge into Environment.
Industrial Waste Water
Industrial waste water treatment covers the mechanisms and processes used for waste water treatment that have been contaminated in some way by anthropogenic industrial or commercial activities prior to its release into the environment or its re-use. Its objective is to produce an environmentally safe fluid waste stream (or treated effluent) and a solid waste (or treated sludge) suitable for disposal or reuse (usually as farm fertilizer).
What Are ETP Inlet and Outlet Parameters?
ETP Inlet Parameters refer to the characteristics of untreated wastewater entering the treatment plant. These parameters help in selecting the appropriate treatment methods.
ETP Outlet Parameters represent the quality of treated effluent before discharge or reuse. These parameters should comply with environmental norms like CPCB (Central Pollution Control Board) standards.
Major Categories of Parameters:
- Physical Parameters – Temperature, Color, Turbidity, Total Suspended Solids (TSS), etc.
- Chemical Parameters – pH, Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Heavy Metals, etc.
- Microbiological Parameters – Bacteria, Viruses, Coliforms, etc.
- Nutrient Parameters – Nitrates, Phosphates, Ammonia, etc.
Industry-Specific Variations
1. Textile Industry
- High COD and TDS due to dyes and chemicals.
- Requires chemical coagulation and advanced filtration.
2. Food & Beverage Industry
- High BOD due to organic waste.
- Needs aerobic and anaerobic biological treatment.
3. Pharmaceutical Industry
- Contains complex organic compounds, heavy metals, and antibiotics.
- Requires advanced oxidation and membrane filtration.
What are the Parameters Standards for ETP?
What Are ETP Inlet Parameters? (Untreated Effluent Characteristics)
1. Physical Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | Affects biological processes in ETP | 25-45°C |
| Color | Industrial waste may contain dyes and pigments | Varies |
| Turbidity | Caused by suspended particles reducing clarity | 50-500 NTU |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | Solid particles that do not dissolve in water | 100-5000 mg/L |
2. Chemical Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|
| pH | Indicates acidity or alkalinity | 4.5 – 10 |
| Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) | Amount of oxygen needed for biological degradation | 200-3000 mg/L |
| Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) | Measures total organic pollutants in wastewater | 500-10,000 mg/L |
| Oil & Grease | Found in industries like petroleum, food processing | 10-200 mg/L |
| Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) | Salts and minerals dissolved in water | 500-15,000 mg/L |
| Heavy Metals (Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr, As) | Toxic elements from metal plating & pharma industries | 1-100 mg/L |
| Chlorides & Sulfates | Found in textile, tannery, and pharma industries | 200-5000 mg/L |
| Phenols & Pesticides | Present in pharmaceutical and pesticide industries | 1-50 mg/L |
3. Microbiological Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Typical Range |
|---|---|---|
| Total Coliforms | Bacteria indicating sewage contamination | 10⁵-10⁸ CFU/100mL |
| E. coli | Pathogenic bacteria | Presence |
ETP Outlet Parameters (Treated Effluent Standards as per CPCB)
Treated effluent should meet CPCB discharge standards to ensure safe disposal or reuse.
1. Physical Parameters
| Parameter | Permissible Limit |
|---|---|
| Temperature | < 40°C |
| Color | Colorless (as per receiving body requirements) |
| Turbidity | < 10 NTU |
| Total Suspended Solids (TSS) | < 100 mg/L |
2. Chemical Parameters
| Parameter | Permissible Limit (CPCB Standards) |
|---|---|
| pH | 6.5 – 8.5 |
| BOD | < 30 mg/L |
| COD | < 250 mg/L |
| Oil & Grease | < 10 mg/L |
| TDS | < 2100 mg/L |
| Heavy Metals (Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr, As) | < 1 mg/L |
| Chlorides & Sulfates | < 1000 mg/L |
| Phenols & Pesticides | < 1 mg/L |
3. Microbiological Parameters
| Parameter | Permissible Limit |
|---|---|
| Total Coliforms | < 1000 MPN/100mL |
| E. coli | Absent |
Comparison: ETP Inlet vs. Outlet Parameters
| Parameter | Inlet (Raw Wastewater) | Outlet (Treated Effluent) |
|---|---|---|
| pH | 4.5 – 10 | 6.5 – 8.5 |
| BOD | 200-3000 mg/L | < 30 mg/L |
| COD | 500-10,000 mg/L | < 250 mg/L |
| TDS | 500-15,000 mg/L | < 2100 mg/L |
| Oil & Grease | 10-200 mg/L | < 10 mg/L |
| Heavy Metals | 1-100 mg/L | < 1 mg/L |
Effluent Treatment Plant:
Effluent Treatment plant can be operated with the help of 4 diff ways:
1) Preliminary – Removal of Solids, Oil & Grease.
2) Primary – Removal of floating & settable such as Suspended solids, Organic Matter
3) Secondary – Removal of Biodegradable organic matter (BOD).
4) Tertiary – Removal of residual suspended solids, Dissolved solids.
Treatment Processes Based on Inlet Parameters
Different treatment processes are applied based on inlet water characteristics:
- Primary Treatment – Removes solids and oil/grease using screening, sedimentation, and floatation.
- Secondary Treatment – Removes organic matter (BOD, COD) using biological processes like activated sludge or biofilters.
- Tertiary Treatment – Removes nutrients, heavy metals, and pathogens using chemical & advanced filtration techniques.
Read More about How to Design ETP Effluent Treatment Plant
How to Ensure ETP Compliance with CPCB?
- Regular Monitoring & Testing – Conduct periodic water analysis.
- Automated Effluent Monitoring – Use IoT-based sensors & SCADA systems.
- Preventive Maintenance – Keep aerators, filters, and pumps in optimal condition.
- Use of Advanced Treatment Technologies – Membrane filtration, Reverse Osmosis, Electrocoagulation.
Common Mistakes in ETP/STP Operation
Over the years, we have identified the top 5 mistakes industries make in ETP/STP operation:
1️⃣ Skipping periodic maintenance, leading to costly repairs and non-compliance issues.
2️⃣ Neglecting microbial health in biological treatment units, which affects COD/BOD removal efficiency.
3️⃣ Poor handling of sludge, causing excess disposal costs and environmental risks.
4️⃣ Improper chemical dosing, either excessive (leading to high costs) or insufficient (reducing treatment efficiency).
5️⃣ Failure to conduct regular performance audits, leading to unexpected failures and shutdowns.Regular ETP/STP monitoring, expert-led maintenance, and data-driven optimizations can prevent these problems.
Operation & Maintenance of ETP or STP:
The Effluent Treatment plant once constructed/established need to have operation & maintenance through qualified & experience persons to serve efficient & effective operation of ETP, qualified operator & supervisor are being provided by Perfect Pollucon Services who maintains all the records of the operation and attends the day to day trouble shooting.
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Effluent or Sewage Treatment plant Operation and Maintenance Staff Requirements:
The manpower requirement for ETP or STP Operation and Maintenance can broadly be listed as follows:
1) Plant Manager: is an individual with environmental engineering or science /Graduate or Post Graduate Background with experience of at least three years on similar plant(s).
2) Plant Operator(s): is an Individual with at least a High School Pass with sciences and be physically fit and mentally alert. Comprise a team of qualified / trained operators who work in shifts in operating and maintaining screens, grit removal devices, pumps, aerators, valves, etc.
3) Laboratory Analyst: is a qualified individual should be at least B.Sc. with Chemistry who has knowledge of water and waste water chemistry and is trained in preparation of laboratory chemicals, use of laboratory instruments, collection and preservation of water / waste water samples and analysis for various environmental parameters such as pH, SS, BOD, COD, TDS etc.
Above staff is used to run ETP or STP effectively which gives proper result set by respective Govt.
Learn More How Effluent treatment plant is designed?
ETP or STP Operation & Maintenance is Introduction of:
- Various unit operations and processes (Separation by Screening, sedimentation , filtration, Neutralisation, coagulation, Flocculation, Absorption, Adsorption, Chemical Reaction, Oxidation/Reduction, Dissolution, Ion exchange, Chlorination)
- Operation of Units such as Screens (Coarse / Fine Bar screens, Manual/ Mechanically operated), Sumps and Pumping Stations including Pumps, Motors and Panels (Centrifugal Horizontal / Vertical Turbine), Valves(Sluice gates, Non return, Reflux), Pipes/Specials and Pipe Joints, Grit Removal Units. Primary Sedimentation / Settling tanks, Scraping Mechanisms, Sludge withdrawal, Sludge Sumps, Sludge Pumps, Aeration tanks and Aerators, Secondary Settling Tanks, Secondary Sludge Sumps, Pumps, Sludge Thickeners, Sludge Digesters, Gas Production, Sludge handling and Drying.
- Maintenance of Pumps and Motors, Electrical Panels (Starters, Meter, (Energy, Voltage, Amperage, Power factor), Blow out Fuses, Valves, Gates, Scraping Bridge Trolley, Aerators, Reduction Gears, Open Air Weather Casings for Motors, Sprocket wheels and Chains for Mechanical Grit and Screen removing devices.
Learnings from 25 Years of ETP/STP Maintenance
Having monitored and optimized wastewater treatment systems for over two decades, Perfect Pollucon Services has observed key trends:
🔹 Industries that follow proactive maintenance strategies save 30-40% in long-term operational costs.
🔹 Optimized ETP/STP operations lead to faster regulatory approvals and reduced environmental impact.
🔹 Industries that implement IoT-based effluent monitoring have seen up to 50% improvement in compliance accuracy.Our expertise ensures that clients achieve operational efficiency while staying compliant with CPCB/SPCB norms.
How Perfect Pollucon Services Ensures ETP/STP Efficiency
Perfect Pollucon Services offers a comprehensive approach to ETP/STP operation and maintenance, ensuring industries meet environmental standards without inefficiencies.
✅ Real-Time Monitoring & Compliance Checks – Ensuring your plant operates within permissible limits.
✅ Customized Treatment Strategies – Optimizing aeration, sludge handling, and chemical dosing.
✅ Energy-Efficient Solutions – Reducing power consumption while maintaining treatment efficiency.
✅ Performance Audits & Troubleshooting – Identifying and resolving inefficiencies before they lead to compliance failures.Our solutions have helped industries improve effluent treatment efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and ensure long-term operational success.
ETP Inlet and Outlet Parameters Calculators for Fun !!
BOD/COD Removal Efficiency Calculator
💡 Purpose: Calculates how efficiently the ETP is reducing Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) or Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD).
💧 BOD/COD Removal Efficiency Calculator
Removal Efficiency: –%
TDS Compliance Checker
💡 Purpose: Checks if the treated water meets CPCB norms for Total Dissolved Solids (TDS).
⚗️ TDS Compliance Checker
Status: –
ETP pH Balance Calculator
💡 Purpose: Suggests whether the pH of treated effluent needs adjustment using acid (HCl) or base (NaOH).
🧪 ETP pH Balance Calculator
Adjustment Required: -
Frequently Asked Questions:
Why Us as your ETP maintenance vendor?
Our organization is dealing in offering ETP or STP operation & Maintenance Service to medium scale industries. We offer
- Well trained, qualified and experienced operator with expert supervisor to facilitate smooth day to day troubleshooting at operations and maintenance of ETP and STP
- Operators are also trained to maintain all records so that it becomes easier to early signs of irregularity
- Optimum chemical consumption to maximize efficiency
- Achieve outlet norms as per pollution control board
- Preventive maintenance to avoid major breakdown
Efficient operation and maintenance of ETP/STP is the key to regulatory compliance, cost savings, and environmental sustainability.
With over 25 years of expertise in effluent treatment monitoring, Perfect Pollucon Services has helped industries across India maintain optimal wastewater treatment performance. If your organization needs a professional ETP/STP assessment, our expert team is ready to help.
👉 Contact us today for a customized evaluation and expert guidance on improving your effluent treatment systems.
Effluent Treatment Plants (ETPs) play a vital role in industrial wastewater management. Regular monitoring, compliance, and process optimization ensure that treated water is safe for discharge or reuse.
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An ETP works in three main stages:
Primary Treatment – Removes large solids, oil, and grease using screening and sedimentation.
Secondary Treatment – Uses biological processes to break down organic pollutants and reduce BOD/COD.
Tertiary Treatment – Removes residual chemicals, heavy metals, and pathogens using advanced filtration and disinfection.
STP Operation involves the separation, removal and disposal of pollutants that exist in the wastewater. The treatment of wastewater is achieved by basic methods or techniques i.e. physical, mechanical, biological and chemical processes to remove impurities from wastewater.
There are three levels of the wastewater treatment procedure, known as primary (Separate sludge from liquid), secondary (Reduce biological population) and tertiary water treatment (to reduce harmful Chemicals).
Effluent Treatment Plants or (ETP) are used by most of the companies in various industries to clean water and remove any toxic and non-toxic materials or chemicals from it so that that water can be reused or released in the environment which will do less harm to the environment.
pH Adjustment: Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)
Coagulation & Flocculation: Alum, Ferric Chloride, Polymers
Disinfection: Chlorine, Ozone, UV Treatment
Heavy Metal Removal: Activated Carbon, Lime, Ion Exchange Resins
TDS & Hardness Removal: Reverse Osmosis (RO), Softening Agents
An Effluent Treatment plant is a unit plat where using multiple methods wastewater is treated for its reuse or safe disposal to the environment. This process reduces the demand of fresh water while keeping environment clean.
ETP Plant checklists are list of parameters to be checked at regular intervals to keep everything in check. This inspection technique helps inspection more specific, accurate and efficient. There are many types of checklists can vary based on types of plants and experience of managers.
There are majorly three stages of wastewater treatment i.e., Primary, Secondary and Tertiary treatment. There are also substages in these processes such as bar screening, Aeration, Clarification, Chlorination, Water analysis, water testing and water disposal.
The most important ETP inlet and outlet parameters include:
pH – Measures acidity or alkalinity of wastewater
BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) – Indicates organic pollution
COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand) – Measures total pollutant load
TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) – Represents dissolved salts and minerals
TSS (Total Suspended Solids) – Measures solid particles in wastewater
Heavy Metals (Lead, Mercury, Arsenic, etc.) – Toxic substances found in industrial effluents
Oil & Grease – Found in food, petroleum, and manufacturing industries
If the effluent is:
Too acidic (pH < 6.5) → Add Caustic Soda (NaOH)
Too alkaline (pH > 8.5) → Add Sulfuric Acid (H₂SO₄) or Hydrochloric Acid (HCl)
Regular pH monitoring ensures the treated water meets discharge standards.
BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) – Measures the amount of oxygen required by bacteria to decompose organic matter.
COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand) – Measures both biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants.
Significance: COD is always higher than BOD, and a low BOD/COD ratio indicates toxic industrial waste.
Industries that produce high-pollution effluent must have an ETP, including:
✅ Textile & Dyeing – High TDS, COD, and color pollutants
✅ Pharmaceuticals – Toxic chemicals, antibiotics, heavy metals
✅ Food & Beverage – High organic load (BOD/COD), oil & grease
✅ Tanneries & Leather – Heavy metals, sulfides, organic matter
✅ Chemical & Petrochemicals – Hazardous chemicals, high TDS
🚫 Heavy Fines & Legal Action – Non-compliance can lead to penalties from CPCB/SPCB.
🚫 Water Pollution – Untreated wastewater can contaminate rivers, lakes, and groundwater.
🚫 Health Hazards – Toxic chemicals in effluent can cause diseases & ecological damage.
🚫 Operational Shutdown – Regulatory authorities can suspend industrial operations for non-compliance.
✅ Daily Monitoring – pH, BOD, COD, TSS, TDS, and Oil & Grease
✅ Weekly Testing – Heavy Metals, Pesticides, Sulfates
✅ Monthly/Quarterly Audits – Compliance verification by environmental agencies
Industries should install Continuous Effluent Monitoring Systems (CEMS) for real-time data tracking.
Industries can improve ETP performance by:
✔ Using Advanced Treatment Technologies – Membrane Bioreactors (MBR), Reverse Osmosis (RO)
✔ Optimizing Chemical Usage – Correct dosage of coagulants & pH balancers
✔ Regular Maintenance – Cleaning aerators, filters, and sludge dewatering units
✔ Recycling & Reusing Treated Water – Reduces freshwater demand
Primary Sludge – Generated from sedimentation; disposed of in landfills or incinerated
Biological Sludge – From biological treatment; used as fertilizer after dewatering
Chemical Sludge – Contains toxic heavy metals; requires safe disposal as per CPCB norms
Yes, ETP-treated water can be reused for:
✔ Cooling Towers & Boilers – After proper TDS & hardness removal
✔ Gardening & Irrigation – If it meets biological safety standards
✔ Process Water in Industries – With advanced treatment like Reverse Osmosis (RO)
Tertiary treatment (Filtration, RO, UV) is essential for high-quality reuse.
Reverse Osmosis (RO) is used in tertiary treatment to:
✔ Remove high TDS, dissolved salts, and minerals
✔ Produce ultra-pure water for industrial reuse
✔ Reduce water footprint & dependency on freshwater sources
RO reject water should be further treated to minimize waste.
🔴 High BOD/COD Levels – Indicates incomplete biological treatment
🔴 Foaming & Odor Issues – Caused by anaerobic conditions
🔴 pH Fluctuations – Due to improper chemical dosing
🔴 Excessive Sludge Formation – Results from inefficient aeration or chemical overuse
Industries should conduct preventive maintenance and regular process audits.
✅ Avoids legal penalties – Prevents fines & shutdowns
✅ Ensures environmental sustainability – Protects water bodies
✅ Improves corporate reputation – Helps maintain green credentials
Non-compliance with CPCB norms can lead to fines of ₹1,00,000 per day or plant closures.
Can an ETP be used to further treat the STP water output)?
Do you take contracts for operations and maintenance of ETP plants in cooperative society?
Yes We do.
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we ETP plant for very small scale industry. our industry is ayurvedic drug manufacturing unit at very small scale. water effluent generated 50 lit/day. can you provide service and estimate of overall ETP plant
Sure you can call us on 9930180059 for More information.
We need a ETP PLANT FOR primary treatment of waste water for garment dyeing industry
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Sir am prahlada k we r installed new ETP (Electro coagulation method) but we can not controlled the TDS, initially tds-15000 is present in the wast water,after treatment we will get same TDS any solutions you have please suggestion me ….
Thank u sir
Prahlada k
Great Information on Operation & Maintenance of ETP and STP Plants. Thanks for the Informative content.
WHAT IS DESIGN CRITERIA OF ETP.
Hi Aditya,
The design criteria of an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) are guidelines and specifications that define the necessary parameters for the effective design and operation of the plant. These criteria typically include factors such as the nature and characteristics of the wastewater, the required effluent quality standards, and the treatment processes and technologies to be employed. The design criteria ensure that the ETP is capable of treating the wastewater to meet regulatory requirements and environmental standards.
Team PPS
Can you plz tell me how much chemical etp cost for purify 1000 liter water?
Hi,
The cost of operating a chemical Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) to purify 1000 liters of wastewater in India can vary widely depending on several factors, including the type of pollutants, the complexity of the treatment process, the chemicals used, and the scale of the operation. However, a rough estimate for chemical treatment costs typically ranges between ₹5 to ₹20 per 1000 liters of wastewater.
This cost includes the price of chemicals like coagulants, flocculants, pH adjusters, and other consumables, but it can be higher if the wastewater contains hazardous or complex pollutants that require additional treatment steps.
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TeamPPS
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Having issues in DO control in aeration tanks. Any best idea to maintain DO levels ?
Thank you Vineet for your query,
To maintain optimal Dissolved Oxygen (DO) levels in aeration tanks, use real-time DO sensors and Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)-controlled blowers to adjust aeration dynamically based on oxygen demand, keeping DO between 1.5 – 2.5 mg/L. Upgrade to fine bubble diffusers for better oxygen transfer efficiency and reduce energy consumption. Ensure proper mixing of Mixed Liquor Suspended Solids (MLSS) with submersible mixers to prevent DO dead zones. Regular maintenance of blowers and diffusers prevents clogging and inefficiencies, while monitoring sludge bulking and foaming helps improve aeration efficiency. Automating aeration control with SCADA/PLC systems ensures stable DO levels, enhances biological treatment efficiency, and reduces operational costs. 🚀
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