Controlling sediment requires using sediment removal systems to manage water that runs across the soil and carries soil particles with it. This is commonly acheived by installing structures to capture the particle. This includes check dams, sand bags, sediment ponds, silt fences, and straw bale barriers.

Xylem AQUA Pro service professionals frequently work on sites where sediment control systems are used. Solutions that mitigate sediment or other solid particulates from moving or standing water can include sand pods and bag filters, each effective at removing particles within a specific size range.

Typically, a weir tank or frac tank is used to hold water for up to 24 hours, allowing solids to settle. In some cases, a specially designed settling tank is used. These low-energy system components have few moving parts. After settling, the water is pumped out, and the sludge is retained for separate handling.

Often, a settling tank or weir tank is the first in a series of treatment components. The pumped water may then pass through a number of different additional processes, such as solids removal or pH adjustment, before being discharge. Xylem can design, provide, and operate a treatment system tailored to meet your project needs.