en.Wedoany.com Reported - Gippsland Water has completed an upgrade to the core infrastructure of its Moe Wastewater Treatment Plant, installing a new high-speed aerator to enhance treatment performance.

The primary goal of this upgrade is to reduce operational costs and improve system flexibility. The water utility has replaced an existing 22 kW aerator in one of the southern ponds with a new 37 kW high-speed unit. The new equipment is designed to deliver oxygen more efficiently during the wastewater treatment process.

Aeration is a critical step in wastewater treatment. This process provides dissolved oxygen, enabling naturally occurring microorganisms to break down organic matter and nutrients in the water before the treated effluent is safely discharged.

Sarah Cumming, Managing Director of Gippsland Water, stated that this upgrade will improve treatment efficiency, particularly during periods of high inflow.

"The new high-speed aerator boosts efficiency by delivering oxygen to the treatment process, helping to maintain the conditions required for the microorganisms that treat the wastewater," said Cumming.

"This upgrade enhances the plant's ability to cope with high inflow periods while providing greater operational flexibility during maintenance activities."

Cumming noted that the improved aeration system will also reduce reliance on chemical treatment and lower energy consumption, which helps cut operational costs.

"These improvements deliver energy savings, ultimately benefiting our customers by further reducing their bills."