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Oil and Water Separator Company, Hampshire

An Oil and water separator is used as a way to separate and remove oil from surface water and they are most usually found in industrial areas where oil is likely to be mixed with wastewater. (For example, oil and water separation systems may be used in any area where vehicle, heavy machinery, ship & aircraft maintenance are carried out).

Because surface water is ultimately discharged into the water course, via drains and soakaways, the oil must be removed to prevent pollution & contamination of the water course. This is regulated by the Clean Water Act (CWA).

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Even the best-maintained private systems don’t actively remove phosphate, so for those not on mains drainage, this can only be controlled by limiting inputs. Phosphates used in domestic cleaning products account for nearly a fifth of the phosphate in our wastewater, and dishwasher detergents are a particular culprit with some containing over a third by weight of phosphate. Simply switching to phosphate-free brands like Ecover, Planet Clean or Faith in Nature, can drastically reduce the amount of pollution in your wastewater.

For those on private sewerage, ensuring that Septic Tanks or Package Treatment Plants are properly used and maintained, and frequently emptied, can protect the environment. Avoiding harsh chemicals, binning instead of flushing rubbish, and promptly fixing faults will enable tanks to work more effectively – following this ‘good practice’ advice will prevent pollutants getting into our local rivers and help householders to avoid costly repair bills. A clean house doesn’t have to mean a dirty river.

Above Or Below Ground?

Oil and water separators can be below ground or above ground installations. Below ground installations take up less space and for this reason are usually the most popular. However, there are some issues associated with this design, for instance, it is harder to spot leaks and can be harder to clean up as the installation is underground. These installations are generally more discrete, so it can be easy to forget to arrange regular maintenance, which is essential to the long-term functionality of the oil-water separator. Above ground oil and water separator installation is usually easier to maintain and is more visible, making leaks easier to spot and address.

We can make sure that oil /water separators are kept in top condition by regular cleaning & maintenance. We are an oil water separator company based in Hampshire and cover the South of England.

Call RMS Waste, your oil and water separator company now on 01489 893921. You can find out more about us and our oil water separators on our site.

How Does It Work?

Oil and water separators provide an efficient means of treating the polluted surface water, separating the oily part and allowing the water to drain to the water course in accordance with CWA requirements; helping to reduce your oily water disposal costs.

The design of the oil/water separator takes advantage of the specific gravity difference between the oil and the wastewater. The less dense oil rises to the surface, the solid material, being denser sinks to the bottom and the wastewater will occupy the middle layer. With the oil globules now on the surface, it can be skimmed off, ready to be re-used or disposed of.

The water in the middle layer can then be removed and further purified, to remove any residue oil and any harmful chemical elements. The sediments that form a sludge at the bottom of the tank can be scraped and pumped out.

However, even with an oil/water separator in place, pollution can still occur, if high levels of silt and sludge are not dealt with or if safety devices become blocked. The fall-out from pollution is devastating for a business; not least the environmental impact, but also the negative publicity and inevitable fines and legal action.

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