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When it comes to maintaining the performance and safety of your wastewater treatment system, digester cleaning services are not optional—they’re essential. At Vacutek, we specialize in the professional cleaning of anaerobic and aerobic digesters for municipal utilities, industrial facilities, and treatment plants.
Our experienced team ensures your system remains operational, efficient, and environmentally compliant with minimal disruption to your processes.
A digester is a sealed tank where biological digestion of organic waste takes place. It breaks down solids (biosolids) in sewage sludge using either aerobic (with oxygen) or anaerobic (without oxygen) processes. Over time, non-digestible solids, grit, scum, and debris build up inside the digester, reducing capacity and performance.
Common Issues Caused by Dirty Digesters:
Routine digester cleaning is crucial to prevent these issues and extend the life of your equipment.
At Vacutek, we offer turnkey digester cleaning with a focus on safety, environmental compliance, and minimal system downtime. Whether you’re dealing with primary digesters, secondary digesters, or holding tanks, our team has the training, equipment, and experience to handle the job.
Our Process Includes:
1. Project Assessment
We evaluate your site, system layout, and waste characteristics to plan the safest, most efficient cleaning approach.
2. Safe Entry & Confined Space Protocols
All cleaning is performed by certified confined space entry teams, in accordance with OSHA standards and site-specific safety plans.
3. Material Removal
We use high-powered vacuum trucks, pumps, and custom agitation tools to remove:
4. High-Pressure Jetting
To ensure thorough cleaning, we use industrial jetting systems to break up hardened material on walls, piping, and baffles.
5. Waste Disposal
All waste is handled according to EPA and state regulations, and transported to an approved disposal facility.
We provide digester cleaning services for a wide range of sectors, including:
No matter the size or complexity of your system, we can provide tailored solutions that meet your operational and regulatory needs.
✅ Certified, Experienced Technicians
All our team members are trained in confined space entry, hazardous waste handling, and industrial safety procedures.
✅ Advanced Equipment
We invest in the latest technology—vacuum tankers, jetting systems, mixers, and filtration equipment—to complete your project efficiently.
✅ Minimized Downtime
Our team works quickly and safely to return your digester to full capacity, often without needing to shut down your entire operation.
✅ Full Regulatory Compliance
We follow all OSHA, EPA, and local authority guidelines to protect your workers, your facility, and the environment.
Depending on your digester type and load, we recommend cleaning every 1–3 years.
Unexpected buildup or system failure? We offer 24/7 emergency digester cleaning services throughout [City/Region/State], along with scheduled preventative maintenance plans designed to help you avoid downtime and stay ahead of compliance.
Q: How often should digesters be cleaned?
A: Most digesters should be cleaned every 1 to 3 years, depending on loading rates, solids accumulation, and system type.
Q: Do you handle confined space entry and safety procedures?
A: Yes, our teams are fully trained and certified for confined space entry and follow strict OSHA safety protocols.
Q: What types of waste can you remove?
A: We remove grit, sludge, scum, rags, FOG, and inert solids using vacuum trucks and specialized pumping systems.
Don’t wait for a blockage or mechanical failure to clean your digester. Partner with Vacutek for professional, safe, and efficient digester cleaning services.
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📧 Email: info@vacutek.com
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