A Bladder Tank (BT) is a type of collapsible water storage container designed to hold liquids such as water, chemicals, or fuels. It consists of a durable, UV stabilised, impermeable bladder made from a fabric material with a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty. It provides a quick cost-effective solution for water storage.

ABCO Water offers a range of BT tank sizes from 1kL to 2,000kL. Typical applications include smaller capacities for both water and wastewater storage. Tanks are customised with fittingsto suit project requirements.

A Fibreglass Tank (FT) is made from fibreglass-reinforced plastic (FRP). They are durable, lightweight, corrosion-resistant, non-conductive, and resistant to chemical and environmental degradation. They are favoured for their long lifespan, low maintenance requirements, and ability to withstand harsh operating conditions.

ABCO Water offers a wide range of Fibreglass Tank sizes from 2kL to 30kL, with some custom sizes also available. Typical applications include smaller capacities for both water and wastewater storage or treatment processes. Tanks are customised with fittings, hatches, and accessories to suit project requirements.

A Polyethylene Tank (PT) is made from polyethylene, a durable and versatile plastic material. They are lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and easy to install, commonly used for storing water and chemicals in various industries. Polyethylene Tanks are affordable, low-maintenance, and come in different sizes to suit different needs.

ABCO Water offers a wide range of PT tank sizes from 1kL to 50kL. Typical applications include smaller capacities for both water and wastewater storage or treatment processes. Tanks are customised with fittings, hatches, and accessories to suit project requirements.

A Tank Liner (TL) is a protective layer installed inside a steel panel tank to prevent corrosion and leakage. Made from materials like polyethylene or rubber, it shields the stored liquid from direct contact with the steel surface, ensuring its quality and purity. The liner also simplifies maintenance and extends the tank's lifespan.

ABCO Water offers a Tank Liner (TL) replacement service, including selection and supply of a suitable liner, onsite removal of the existing liner, and installation of the new liner. ABCO Water has been designing, manufacturing and installing Steel Panel Tanks and replacing Tank Liners for decades.

We select suitably graded liners for their intended purpose, whether it is for raw water, potable water or wastewater. All tank liners are backed by the manufacturer’s 10-year material warranty.

A Steel Panel Tank (ST) is a modular water storage solution made from steel panels bolted together. It's durable, versatile, and quick to install, offering flexibility in size and shape. These tanks are resistant to corrosion, easy to expand, and can be relocated if needed. They're cost-effective and environmentally friendly, making them popular for various water storage applications.

ABCO Water has been designing, manufacturing and installing Steel Panel Tanks for decades. Typical applications include large capacities for both water and wastewater storage or treatment processes. Tanks are customised with fittings, hatches, and accessories to suit project requirements.

A Polymer Make-up System is used in wastewater treatment and industrial processes to prepare and inject polymer solutions or emulsions. It mixes dry polymer powder or liquid concentrate with water to create a uniform solution, which is then injected into the process stream to aid in solid-liquid separation. The system includes controls for consistent dosage rates and integration with the overall treatment process. Its role is to improve process efficiency and achieve desired treatment outcomes by optimising polymer use.

ABCO Water’s Polymer Make-up Systems are typically used in sludge dewatering or clarification projects for a more efficient and cost-effective method of polymer delivery. Polymer Make-up Systems can be either stand-alone or as part of a complete treatment system as pre or post treatment to other technologies.

ABCO Water is proud to be the exclusive Australian Distributor for AMCON’s VOLUTE™ Sludge Dewatering Screw Press Technology. Established in Japan in 1974, AMCON invented “multi-disc screw press” technology in 1991, giving birth to a whole new genre of sludge dewatering.

AMCON has installed more than 5,000 VOLUTE™ systems in 77 countries, for both industrial and municipal applications. AMCON has had a presence in Australia since 2006 and has delivered 15 sludge dewatering projects, including for municipal wastewater treatment plants. AMCON’s screw press is equipped with unique VOLUTE™ technology, which allows dewatering of sludge while automatically self-cleaning the filter mesh.

ABCO Water can assist with equipment selection and provide a complete package with additional equipment and AS3000 compliant control system. A Volute™ Dewatering Press can be either stand-alone or as part of a complete treatment system as post treatment to other technologies.

A Geobag (GB) is a simple cost-effective method of dewatering sludge. It uses a specialised geotextile bag to remove water from sludge, sediment, or other fine-grained materials. It's a containment and dewatering solution commonly employed in environmental remediation, construction, and wastewater treatment.

ABCO Water’s standard Geobag dewatering systems include 2 x steel skip bins with geobags (twin-alternating configuration) and are typically used for dewatering of wastewater treatment (sewage) plant sludge. Supernatant or liquid wastewater is transferred back to the balance tank (recycled) via either the wastewater pump station or a dedicated return sump. GB systems can be either stand-alone or as part of a complete treatment system or as post treatment to other technologies.

A Spray Field (SF) is a type of wastewater treatment system used for compliant discharge of treated effluent to the environment. In this system, the treated wastewater is sprayed or distributed over a large area of land, typically through pipes with spray nozzles or distribution systems. The wastewater is then allowed to percolate or infiltrate into the soil, where natural processes such as filtration, microbial action, and soil absorption further treat the wastewater, removing contaminants and nutrients before it reaches groundwater or surface water bodies.

Spray fields are commonly used in remote areas where there is sufficient land available for wastewater disposal and where soil and environmental conditions are suitable for treatment and absorption. A spray field offers several benefits for compliant discharge to a Low-risk level category (Class C), ensuring that effluent is treated effectively and discharged in a manner that minimises environmental impact and meets regulatory standards.

A Wastewater Screen, also known as a screening device or bar screen, is a mechanical structure used in wastewater treatment plants to remove large solids, debris, and other non-biodegradable materials from raw sewage or wastewater before it enters the treatment process.

The Wastewater Screen typically consists of parallel vertical or inclined bars or wires spaced at intervals. As sewage flows through the screen, the bars or wires trap large objects such as sticks, rags, plastics, and other debris, preventing them from entering downstream treatment processes such as pumps, pipes, and biological treatment units.

Wastewater Screens are essential for protecting pumps, piping, and other equipment from damage caused by large solids, as well as preventing clogging and blockages in the treatment system. They help maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of the treatment process while also reducing the risk of operational disruptions and costly repairs.

A Wastewater Pump Station (WPS), also known as a lift station or pumping station, play a crucial role in moving raw sewage or wastewater from individual or clustered sources to treatment facilities. These pump stations lift the wastewater to a higher elevation where treatment processes can take place. Typically, duty standby pumps are installed for reliability and macerator (grinder pumps) are used for raw sewage.  

ABCO Water’s Wastewater Pump Stations (WPS) are used to transfer raw sewage or industrial wastewater to a wastewater treatment plant. WPS’s can be either stand-alone or as part of a complete treatment system as post treatment to other technologies. 

A Fire Water Pump (FWP) is a key component of a fire protection system designed to supply water at high pressure to firefighting equipment such as hoses, sprinkler systems, and standpipes. Its primary function is to ensure an adequate and reliable water supply for extinguishing fires in buildings and industrial facilities. They draw water from a dedicated water source, such as a tank or a mains water supply, and boost its pressure to ensure effective firefighting capabilities.

ABCO Water’s Fire Water Pump (FWP) systems are used to distribute fire water in compliance with Australian Standard AS 2941:2013 and other relevant standards and regulations. FWP systems can be either stand-alone or as part of a complete treatment system or as post treatment to other technologies.

A Potable Water Pump (PWP) is a critical components of water distribution networks that ensures the reliable and efficient delivery of clean and safe drinking water. They are designed to maintain water pressure, often with variable speed control for energy efficiency, and ensure reliability through features like redundancy and monitoring systems. Made from materials safe for drinking water, these pumps comply with health and safety regulations while providing a steady and safe water supply to residential, commercial and industrial end users.

ABCO Water’s Potable Water Pump (PWP) systems are used to distribute Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) compliant potable quality water to end users. PWP systems can be either stand-alone or as part of a complete treatment system as pre or post treatment to other technologies.

A Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) plant is an advanced wastewater treatment system (activated sludge + membrane filtration) that treats sewage or industrial wastewater by combining biological treatment with membrane filtration technology. It treats wastewater by breaking down organic pollutants using microorganisms in a bioreactor tank. Then, the treated water is passed through membranes, which filter out solids, bacteria, and pathogens, producing high-quality effluent. MBR plants are known for their efficiency, producing clean water that meets stringent regulatory standards. They are used in various applications, from municipal sewage treatment to industrial wastewater treatment and water reuse projects.

ABCO Water’s Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) plants are used for advanced treatment of sewage or industrial wastewater for either compliant discharge to the environment or reuse applications. For a packaged wastewater treatment plant this typically means the reduction of BOD, TSS, turbidity, E.coli, coliphages, clostridia prior to reuse. MBR plants can be either stand-alone or as part of a complete treatment system as pre or post treatment to other technologies

An Intermittent Decant Extended Aeration (IDEA) plant is a type of wastewater treatment system (activated sludge) that treats sewage or industrial wastewater by utilising extended aeration and intermittent decanting. IDEA plants employ a combination of extended aeration and intermittent decanting to treat wastewater. The extended aeration phase provides sufficient time for microorganisms to degrade organic pollutants in the wastewater. IDEAs are commonly used for decentralised treatment systems to remove organic pollutants and nutrients from wastewater.

ABCO Water’s Intermittent Decant Extended Aeration (IDEA) plants are used for the biological treatment of sewage or industrial wastewater for either compliant discharge to the environment or reuse applications. For a packaged wastewater treatment plant this typically means the reduction of BOD, TSS and E.coli prior to discharge via a spray field. IDEA plants can be either stand-alone or as part of a complete treatment system as pre or post treatment to other technologies.

A Modified Ludzack-Ettinger (MLE) plant is a type of wastewater treatment system (activated sludge) that treats sewage or industrial wastewater with an enhanced capability for biological nitrogen removal. It's an adaptation of the conventional activated sludge process and incorporates an additional anoxic zone. MLEs are commonly used in municipal sewage treatment plants, industrial facilities, and decentralised treatment systems to remove organic pollutants and nutrients from wastewater.

ABCO Water’s Modified Ludzack-Ettinger (MLE) plants are used for the biological treatment of sewage or industrial wastewater for either compliant discharge to the environment or reuse applications. For a packaged wastewater treatment plant this typically means the reduction of BOD, TSS and E.coli prior to discharge via a spray field. MLE plants can be either stand-alone or as part of a complete treatment system as pre or post treatment to other technologies

A Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) plant is a type of wastewater treatment system (activated sludge) that treats sewage or industrial wastewater in batches. It operates within a single tank and goes through a sequence of treatment stages, including filling, aeration, settling, and decanting, all in a predetermined order. This process allows for flexible and efficient treatment, adapting to variations in wastewater flow and composition. SBRs are commonly used in municipal sewage treatment plants, industrial facilities, and decentralised treatment systems to remove organic pollutants and nutrients from wastewater.

ABCO Water’s Sequence Batch Reactor (SBR) plants are used for the biological treatment of sewage or industrial wastewater for either compliant discharge to the environment or reuse applications. For a packaged wastewater treatment plant this typically means the reduction of BOD, TSS and E.coli prior to discharge via a spray field. SBR plants can be either stand-alone or as part of a complete treatment system as pre or post treatment to other technologies

A Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) plant is a is a type of wastewater treatment system (fixed-film) designed for secondary treatment, specifically targeting organic pollutants in sewage or industrial wastewater. it consists of slowly rotating discs partially submerged in wastewater. Microorganisms form a biofilm on these discs, breaking down organic pollutants as they rotate. Oxygen is supplied through aeration, supporting aerobic degradation. RBC’s are an efficient and effective method for the biological treatment of wastewater, particularly in situations where space is limited or where low energy consumption is desired.

ABCO Water is proud to be the exclusive Australian Distributor for PlanetTEK’s PlanetDISC® Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) technologies. Featuring ultimate simplicity in its design, operation and maintenance, the RBC has become one of the most efficient wastewater treatment technologies around the world.

ABCO Water’s Rotating Biological Contactor (RBC) plants are used for the biological treatment of sewage or industrial wastewater for either compliant discharge to the environment or reuse applications. For a packaged wastewater treatment plant this typically means the reduction of BOD, TSS and E.coli prior to discharge via a spray field. RBC plants can be either stand-alone or as part of a complete treatment system as pre or post treatment to other technologies

Ultraviolet Disinfection (UV) uses ultraviolet light to deactivate microorganisms like bacteria and viruses in water. Water passes through a chamber with UV lamps emitting germicidal light, disrupting the microorganisms' DNA or RNA. This process effectively renders them inactive without adding chemicals, making it safe and environmentally friendly. UV disinfection is widely used in various water treatment applications to ensure water safety.

ABCO Water’s Ultraviolet Disinfection (UV) systems are typically used inline to disinfect water or wastewater with low turbidity to achieve effective disinfection. It is often employed as a final step in the water treatment process to provide an additional layer of protection against waterborne pathogens and ensure the safety of treated water for consumption or industrial use. UV systems can be either stand-alone or as part of a complete treatment system as pre or post treatment to other technologies.

Chemical Dosing Systems (CDS) are critical components of water treatment processes, ensuring precise control over the addition of various chemicals needed to purify and condition water. Key components include chemical storage, dosing pumps for accurate chemical injection, control systems for automation, and instrumentation for monitoring of water quality parameters.

ABCO Water’s Chemical Dosing Systems (CDS) are used to accurately dose common water treatment chemicals, such as coagulants, flocculants, pH adjusters, antiscalants and disinfectants into water or wastewater to optimise treatment processes and ensure water quality.

Electrochlorination (EC) in water treatment involves using an electrolytic cell to generate chlorine or chlorine-based disinfectants from salt solution. These disinfectants are then used to treat water for disinfection purposes, eliminating harmful pathogens and contaminants. ABCO Water’s Electrochlorination (EC) plants provide an on-demand supply of less than 1% sodium hypochlorite solution, generated through the electrolysis of diluted brine solution. The sodium hypochlorite solution produced through this off-line electrolytic method is then used as a disinfectant.

ABCO Water’s Electrochlorination (EC) plants are used to disinfect water or wastewater in a storage tank by maintaining the required level of free chlorine for effective disinfection. The contents of the tank are recirculated with online monitoring of free chlorine and residual trim dosing of sodium hypochlorite to maintain an adjustable set point. EC plants can be either stand-alone or as part of a complete treatment system as pre or post treatment to other technologies.

ABCO Water’s Sodium Hypochlorite Dosing (SHD) plants are used to disinfect water or wastewater in a storage tank by maintaining the required level of free chlorine for effective disinfection. The contents of the tank are recirculated with online monitoring of free chlorine and residual trim dosing of sodium hypochlorite to maintain an adjustable set point. SHD plants can be either stand-alone or as part of a complete treatment system as pre or post treatment to other technologies.

Sodium hypochlorite disinfection is widely used in various applications, including industrial and municipal water and wastewater treatment. It is valued for its effectiveness, affordability, and ease of use, making it a preferred choice for disinfection in many settings.

An Oil Water Separator (OWS) system is a type of water treatment equipment used to remove oil and grease from wastewater prior to compliant discharge to the environment, or further treatment for reuse.

ABCO Water’s range of OWS systems utilise Vertical Tube Coalescing (VTC) technology which offers efficient removal of oil and grease from wastewater streams. VTC technology enhances oil-water separation by using vertical tubes to attract and merge oil droplets, allowing them to separate from water more effectively. ABCO Water’s Oil Water Separator (OWS) systems are designed to remove free floating oil and grease. OWS systems can be either stand-alone or as part of a complete treatment system as pre or post treatment to other technologies.

A Gravity Clarifier (GC) plant, also known as a sedimentation tank or settling tank, is a type of water treatment equipment used for the separation and removal of suspended solids from water or wastewater through gravitational settling.

ABCO Water’s Gravity Clarifier (GC) plants are used for reducing high levels of Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and turbidity. GC plants can be either stand-alone or as part of a complete treatment system as pre or post treatment to other technologies. Gravity clarifiers are widely used in all industries due to their simple yet effective method for solids removal, and ease of operation.

A Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) plant is a type of water treatment equipment used for the separation and removal of suspended solids, oils and grease, and other contaminants from water or wastewater. The process works by infusing water with dissolved air, creating bubbles that attach to contaminants, buoying them to the surface for removal, including particles with low settling velocities and substances with low densities such as oils and greases.

ABCO Water’s Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) plants are used for reducing high levels of Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and turbidity, oil and grease, and other contaminants. DAF plants can be either stand-alone or as part of a complete treatment system as pre or post treatment to other technologies. Dissolved Air Flotation are widely used in all industries due to their ability to remove a wide range of contaminants and achieve high quality treated water.

A Lamella Clarifier (LC) plant, also known as an inclined plate settler or inclined plate clarifier, is a type of water treatment equipment used for the separation and removal of suspended solids from water or wastewater. The lamella clarifier employs a series of inclined plates or tubes to increase the settling area and enhance the sedimentation process.

ABCO Water’s Lamella Clarifier (LC) plants are used for reducing high levels of Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and turbidity. LC plants can be either stand-alone or as part of a complete treatment system as pre or post treatment to other technologies. Lamella Clarifiers are widely used in all industries due to their efficiency in solids removal, compact footprint, and ease of operation.

Water Softening (WS) is an ion exchange process which involves passing hard water through a resin bed containing sodium ions. Calcium and magnesium ions in the water are exchanged for sodium ions on the resin beads, softening the water. Periodically, the resin bed is regenerated by flushing it with a brine solution to recharge the sodium ions. This process removes hardness minerals, reduces scale buildup, and improves water quality.

ABCO Water’s Water Softening (WS) plants are used for hardness reduction to prevent scale buildup on downstream piping and equipment. WS plants can be either stand-alone or as part of a complete treatment system as pre or post treatment to other technologies.

Ultrafiltration (UF) is a membrane-based separation process used to remove suspended solids, bacteria, viruses, and large molecules from water. It operates on the principle of size exclusion, where a semi-permeable membrane with precise pore sizes allows only small molecules to pass through while blocking larger particles. The typical degree of filtration is 0.01-0.1 micron depending on membrane selection.

ABCO Water’s Ultrafiltration (UF) plants are used for reducing Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and turbidity. UF plants can be either stand-alone or as part of a complete treatment system as pre or post treatment to other technologies.

Media filtration (MF) is a process used to remove suspended solids and other impurities from water or other fluids by passing them through a filter medium. This filtration method relies on the physical barrier properties of the filter media to separate particles from the fluid. The typical degree of filtration is 2-5 micron depending on media selection.

ABCO Water’s Media Filtration (MF) plants are used for reducing Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and turbidity, colour and organics. MF plants can be either stand-alone or as part of a complete treatment system as pre or post treatment to other technologies. Various types of filter media are used depending on the application and the specific impurities being targeted. Common media include sand, gravel, anthracite, glass, activated carbon, and multimedia filters consisting of layers of different media.

Mixed Bed Resin (MB) is a type of ion exchange resin used for water purification, particularly in applications where extremely high purity water is required. Unlike conventional ion exchange resins, which contain either cation or anion exchange sites, mixed bed resins contain both cation and anion exchange sites in a single resin bed.

ABCO Water’s Mixed Bed Resin (MB) plants are typically installed downstream of a Reverse Osmosis - Brackish Water (RO-BW) plant and are used to produce Ultrapure Water. We offer non-regenerable resins as a final polishing step to achieve the highest level of water purity possible.

Electro Deionisation (EDI) is a water purification technology that combines ion exchange and electrochemical processes to remove ions and impurities from water. In an EDI system, water flows between ion exchange membranes and electrodes under the influence of an electric field. Weakly ionised materials, like dissolved silica, carbon dioxide, boron and some organics are also removed.

ABCO Water’s Electro Deionisation (EDI) plants are typically installed downstream of a Reverse Osmosis - Brackish Water (RO-BW) plant and are used to produce Ultrapure Water. EDI is now widely used as a replacement for existing standalone Ion Exchange resin systems due to its many advantages.

ABCO Water’s Reverse Osmosis - Ultra High Pressure (RO-UHP) plants are capable of up to 99.8% salt rejection. Typically used for reduction of Total Dissolved Solid (TDS) or desalination of hypersaline process water or reduction of brine in a Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system.

ABCO Ultra High Pressure systems are designed to treat feed water with TDS level <120,000 mg/L to produce process water for reuse.

ABCO Water’s Reverse Osmosis - Nanofiltration (RO-NF) plants provide between 50-90% salt rejection at lower pressures. Typically used for softening applications and removal of pesticides and pathogens, they also remove iron and TOC (Total Organic Carbon), while allowing passage of monovalent ions like sodium and chloride. ABCO Nanofiltration systems are designed to treat feed water with TDS level <2,000 mg/L to produce potable water quality permeate without stripping out all the essential minerals.

ABCO Water’s Reverse Osmosis - Seawater (RO-SW) plants are capable of up to 99.8% salt rejection. Typically used for reduction of Total Dissolved Solid (TDS) or desalination of seawater, they can also be used to target specific ions and for removal of particles, colloids, organics, bacteria and viruses.

ABCO Seawater systems are designed to treat feed water with TDS level <40,000 mg/L to produce potable water quality permeate. Optional upgrades are available to suit higher TDS feed water or to produce higher quality permeate (e.g. demineralised water).

ABCO Water’s Reverse Osmosis - Brackish Water (RO-BW) plants are capable of up to 99.6% salt rejection. Typically used for reduction of Total Dissolved Solid (TDS) or desalination, they can also be used to target specific ions and for removal of particles, colloids, organics, bacteria and viruses.

ABCO Brackish Water systems are designed to treat feed water with TDS level <10,000 mg/L to produce potable water quality permeate. Optional upgrades are available to suit higher TDS feed water or to produce higher quality permeate (e.g. demineralised water).