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SAND FILTER MAINTENANCE

 

Sand filters collect, store and treat all stormwater runoff from a catchment area. These devices capture settleable solids, floatables, oil and grease from the runoff. They are designed in two stages with a dividing baffle wall. 

 

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Maintenance requirements:


  • Full Sand Filter Service – this will be the service required after the site inspection
Scope of work:
  • Set-up, test gases and assess all risks and hazards;
  • Remove all floatable debris and litter;
  • Dewater sedimentation chamber and remove sludge from chamber;
  • Remove all contaminated sand from filter bed using scraping and vacuum methods;
  • Aerate and rejuvenate the remaining sand;
  • Replace the sand removed;
  • Clean the site and secure lids;
  • Complete service report and send to the client.
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1.Set-up safety equipment and test gases.
2. Remove contaminated material from filter bed.
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3.Replenish removed sand with fresh sand.
4.Secure lids and send in service report.

 
  • General Sand Filter Service – to be carried out six months after the full service
Scope of work:
  • Set up and test all gases, assess risks;
  • Remove all litter, floatables and vegetation from surface of filter bed;
  • Scrape back crust on top of filter bed and remove;
  • Aerate and rejuvenate sand. Rake level;
  • Secure lid and tidy site;
  • Complete service report and send to the client.
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The General Sand Filter Service: Litter, leaves and other floatables are removed. The sand is aerated and leveled by rake again.

 

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