What types of basins do you clean?
Magna-Flow cleans a wide range of basin types including aeration basins, equalization basins, anoxic basins, retention and detention basins, storm water basins, industrial process tanks, and holding basins. Our crews are experienced with basins of varying size, geometry, and operational configurations across municipal and industrial facilities.
Can basins be cleaned without taking them completely offline?
In many cases, yes. Depending on basin configuration and the volume of accumulated solids, online cleaning methods can be used to remove sludge and debris while the basin remains in service. For full cleanouts requiring dewatering and confined space entry, we coordinate with plant operators to plan the outage sequence and minimize impact to treatment capacity.
What equipment do you use for basin cleaning?
Basin cleaning operations typically involve company-owned vacuum equipment for sludge and solids removal, high-pressure washing for surface cleaning and residue removal, and dewatering support where needed to reduce material volume before transport. Equipment selection is based on basin size, material consistency, site access, and project requirements.
What happens to the material removed from the basin?
All sludge, solids, and liquid waste removed during basin cleaning are vacuumed into company-owned transport equipment and delivered to approved receiving and disposal facilities. Full chain-of-custody documentation is provided per load, including load tickets, weight tickets, and disposal records coordinated with facility and regulatory requirements.
Do you support confined space entry for basin cleanouts?
Yes. Basin cleanouts that require personnel to enter the structure are managed as confined space entry operations. Our crews follow established procedures including atmospheric monitoring, attendant staffing, and rescue provisions throughout the operation. All confined space work is coordinated with the facility's safety program and applicable regulatory standards.
