Settlement Tanks

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Simple, effective water and waste separation

Settlement tanks are a key part to any water treatment or recycling system. ByWater designs and supplies high-performance settlement tanks, bespoke made to fit your system and site’s needs. Tanks allow solids, grit and suspended matter to naturally separate from the water, reducing contamination, protecting equipment and improving the quality of your water. Built to withstand harsh environments and heavy-duty use, our settlement tanks can be supplied as a stand-alone unit, or integrated into a larger wash water, dewatering or treatment system.

How they work

Water enters the tank and flows through a series of chambers, designed to slow velocity and encourage solids to settle by the force of gravity. The clarified water then exits through a controlled outlet, whilst the sludge, contaminants and solids collect at the base of the tank, ready for removal.

ByWater’s settlement tanks are engineered to maximise retention time and efficiency, giving you cleaner discharge water and reduced maintenance across your entire system.

Key features:

Heavy-duty steel or reinforced plastic construction
Modular or custom-built designs for any flow rate
Integrated baffles and weirs for optimal separation
Easy sludge removal via drain valves or extraction points
Compatible with oil separators, filters and treatment systems
Optional flow control and level monitoring systems

Each tank is built to site-specific requirements, ensuring performance, durability and compliance with environmental standards.

Applications

ByWater settlement tanks are used across a wide range of industries and operations, including:

Construction and demolition sites
Wash bays, wheel washes and dewatering systems
Industrial and commercial wastewater plants
Agricultural and turf management operations
Environmental containment and recycling systems

Settlement tanks are ideal wherever suspended solids need to be safely and efficiently separated from process water or run-off.

Built for efficiency and sustainability

Effective settlement is paramount to water recycling. Removing solids from your water early in the process, reduces wear on pumps, filter and downstream equipment, extending your system’s life and supporting its efficiency potential.

Cleaner discharge water means lower disposal costs and better environmental outcomes.

Talk to our engineers

We design and supply settlement tanks as part of complete water management systems or as standalone units. Contact our team to discuss your requirements – we’ll help specify the right size, material and configuration for your site.

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