How does the Big Red® Waste Water Treatment Plant Work?

The overall objective of the waste water treatment plant is to provide a waste water treatment system that is capable of treating a wide range of probable waste water conditions while complying with the overall performance requirements which is to meet or exceed the Department of Water and Sanitation’s requirements.

The BIG RED® Process treats domestic and/or industrial waste water in three steps:

1. Anaerobic Digestion,
2. Aerobic Digestion and
3. Clarification and Disinfection.

The anaerobic section reduces BOD loading of the waste stream up to 40% and provides a suitable buffer/retention time for further removal of organic solids. Here we utilize custom designed, multi-chambered septic tanks.

The aerobic section further reduces BOD and other harmful properties in the waste stream which has a negative effect on the environment. The BIG RED® also adopts the nutrient removal process (the conversion of nitrates and nitrites from the waste stream) to nitrogen – a natural, safe occurring element.

Lastly, the disinfection process kills any remaining pathogens, such as E. coli and faecal coliforms in the waste stream to provide a clarified effluent ready for any non-potable reuse options such as irrigation, car washing and dust control, toilet flushing etc.

The BIG RED plant can be configured for above or below ground installation. Civil constructed units are also available on request.