Traditional vs Traidenis Industrial Wastewater Treatment
A simple visual comparison of the process flow. On mobile, the diagrams stack vertically.
Traditional Plant
Raw WastewaterEnters the plant
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ScreeningRemoves big solids (rags, plastics)
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Grit RemovalSand & heavy particles settle
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Equalization TankBalances flow & pollution load
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Primary ClarifierSettles solids / removes some fats
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Aeration Tank (Activated Sludge)High energy air + bacteria remove BOD/COD
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Secondary ClarifierSludge settles, clearer water overflows
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Tertiary Treatment (optional)Filters / chemicals / nutrient removal
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DisinfectionChlorine or UV
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Treated WaterDischarge or reuse
Many tanks
High energy (aeration)
More sludge
More operator effort
Traidenis Plant
Raw WastewaterEnters the system
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Compact ScreeningRemoves large solids
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Integrated Biological Treatment (Multi-Zone)
Equalization + biological treatment + optimized aeration + sludge stabilization in one compact system
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Final ClarificationSeparates biomass and clarifies water
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Optional PolishingFilter and/or UV (as required)
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Treated WaterDischarge or reuse
Compact footprint
Optimized aeration
Less sludge
Simpler operation
Sludge Handling (Traditional)
Primary + Secondary SludgeProduced continuously
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ThickeningConcentrate sludge
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DewateringPress/belt/centrifuge
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Transport & DisposalOngoing cost
Sludge Handling (Traidenis)
Long Sludge RetentionStabilization happens inside the system
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Minimal Excess SludgeRemoved less frequently
30-second explanation:
Traditional plants use many separate tanks, high-energy aeration and continuous sludge handling. Traidenis combines key steps into one compact, optimized biological system—reducing footprint, energy use, sludge, and operational complexity.