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Top Tips For New Wastewater Operators From A Professional

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Top Tips For New Wastewater Operators From A Professional

When you are new to wastewater treatment in Australia, nothing is more important than getting advice from a seasoned operator. Today, we are going to give you some professional advice if you are new to wastewater.

Keep quiet

You need to keep quiet when you do any work in a treatment plant. Things splash, leak and spray and you don’t want anything getting into your mouth. Keeping quiet also encourages your brain and ears to take over. You need to listen carefully because there are a lot of things going around. You are encouraged to ask questions but try to hold off and ask them later.

Use personal protective equipment

This means using glasses and a hard hat always, ear protection in areas with a lot of noise and gloves, both protective and waterproof. There is also a range of breathing protection you should use in a wastewater treatment plant in Australia. Wear leg protection and sunscreen when working in open areas.

Maintenance is important

If one pump stopped functioning, it will affect other things. Other pumps will speed up to cover up for it. If you lose two pumps, the functioning pumps won’t be able to keep up with the normal flow. We do not want these things to happen. Prevent them by taking care of your equipment. Make sure the plant has effective preventive maintenance programs.

Use your senses

You need to understand how things work and follow your instincts at some times. If you think a pump has a problem, feel the volute. All pumps should feel cool other than heat circular pumps. If your pump is warm then there is a high chance that it is clogged. You should also remember that centrifugal pumps in wastewater treatment in Australia are likely to have problems on the suction side. Make sure the seal water is running before putting a pump on line.

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