Sludge Dewatering

Sludge Dewatering for Cost-Effective Waste Management

Dewatering Sludge is a process whereby polymer is added to thicken solids and allow trapped water to be removed prior to mechanical thickening. By chemically treating sludges to remove excess water, companies can significantly reduce solid disposal and hauling costs while also increasing the amount of reusable water for the facility. SingleTrack’s specialty polymers have been developed to increase water removal from various types of mineral, organic, and biosolid based sludges, ultimately improving the overall operation and reducing the environmental footprint associated with solids waste disposal.

BENEFITS OF SINGLETRACK'S ADVANCED DEWATERING SOLUTIONS

SingleTrack’s high-performance sludge dewatering polymers offer targeted benefits that streamline the process of handling high moisture content wastes:

Lower Disposal Costs: reduced water content in solid wastes being disposed of will help reduce significant haulage costs based on the reduction of sludge weight.

Enhanced Operational Efficiency: Utilizing chemical aids to increase free draining prior to mechanical dewatering equipment, such as belt presses, centrifuges, and screw presses help minimize the mechanical stress and improves equipment life while reducing maintenance.

Environmental Responsibility: By reducing solids weight and volume being hauled off site and increasing the amount of reusable water available for the facility, SingleTrack’s products support your facility in improving your overall environmental stewardship goals.

Water Recovery and Reuse: Helps recover more high value water which can be reused within the your facility, reducing your overall reliance on water resources.

SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR HIGH-VOLUME WASTE APPLICATIONS

SingleTrack’s sludge dewatering solutions provide a reliable, sustainable approach to high-volume waste management. Our specialty polymers enable efficient dewatering, helping companies reduce disposal burdens, comply with environmental standards, and optimize operations for cost-effectiveness and sustainability.

INDUSTRY CHALLENGES

AGRICULTURE

Unlock Nutrient Recovery and Sustainable Farming

Key Applications:

Efficient manure separation that provides clean water for irrigation or barn cleaning and nutrient rich solids for land application or composting.
Reduction of water content in sludge for easier handling and transport.

PULP AND PAPER

Minimize Sludge Disposal Costs While Enhancing Water Reuse

Key Applications:

Dewatering mill effluent sludge to promote more efficient incineration.
Improve mill water quality to reduce bleaching costs and promote high quality pulp and paper products.

MINING

Optimize Tailings Management and Disposal

Key Applications:

Reduce sludge volumes in tailings ponds providing dry solids for stacking or backfilling.
Improve water recovery from tailings for reuse in mining operations.

MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Reduce Sludge Volumes and Operating Costs

Key Applications:

Optimize dewatering processes to reduce sludge handling costs.
Ensure effluent water discharge limits are never exceeded.

HYDROVAC AND DREDGING

Efficient Slurry Processing and Transport

Key Applications:

Achieve drier, compact sludge for easier disposal.
Enable faster sediment separation for continuous operation.

Our chemical solutions are designed to help promote dewatering efficiency across all types of industries. By optimizing water recovery and producing drier solids, our advanced chemical technologies minimize disposal costs and improve operational performance. Tailored to handle diverse sludge compositions—whether they are highly organic or primarily inorganic—our solutions ensure reliable results across a broad range of applications. From enabling faster processing times and prolonging equipment life to supporting nutrient recovery and compliance with stringent environmental regulations, we provide scalable, high-performance solutions that transform sludge management into a streamlined, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible process.