The increasing environmental and regulatory scrutiny faced by water companies is not only affecting Water Utilities but also increasingly impacting their commercial clients.
Operational full-flow and pilot trials for chemicals and equipment provide an efficient way to collect data from real-time wastewater treatment, demonstrating the effectiveness of the technology. Our trial solutions help you build a strong case for capital funding, ensure the proper technology is implemented, and maintain full compliance at your site.
Installing new technology often requires a capital investment, and budget holders will need to be assured of its effectiveness before committing to the expense. A wastewater treatment trial helps address this challenge by providing valuable data upfront, allowing you to make an informed decision and calculate ROI before making a financial commitment.
A knowledgeable wastewater specialist will start with laboratory trials to identify the best treatment options tailored to your business’s unique needs and circumstances.
An operational trial ensures that your company is consistently following the correct wastewater process and provides environmental protection. After the trial, you also have the option to continue renting the equipment if not ready to make a capital purchase.

Patented biological process technology which employs a highly efficient submerged moving-bed, fixed-film reactor.

Patented biological process technology which employs a highly efficient submerged moving-bed, fixed-film reactor.

Highly efficient treatment process also known as a lamella clarifier removes up to 95% turbidity, suspended solids, and associated pollutants (subject to application).

Modular range of filtration systems for Tertiary Solids and Phosphorus Removal

Ideal for tertiary polishing when further solid and/or insoluble Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD5) needs to be removed.

Designed for tertiary filtration (effluent polishing) of large volumes of wastewater, the compact system has the capability to filter high flows (volumes) of liquids.

Physical and chemical process technology for the effective removal of biological solids from industrial wastewater.

Sludge thickening and dewatering process for standard sludge applications.

Sludge thickening and dewatering process for highly fibrous and dry solids content.
Our specialist laboratory conducts tests for an extensive range of toxic metals, chemicals, and microbiological and physical parameters (COD/FOG/TSS).
We have the capability to analyse site-specific containments such as phosphates and nitrates, along with dry solids tests to assess the suitability of waste for Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant to reduce waste expenses.
Simply providing us with an effluent sample and details of your daily, weekly, or monthly waste production we can determine effluent contaminants and address associated challenges.
As part of our trial service, we offer laboratory testing and full reporting for clients looking to improve effluent consent levels, reduce disposal costs linked to increasing sludge volumes, and optimise the efficiency of their existing chemical processes and equipment.
Our specialised laboratory conducts tests for a wide range of toxic metals, chemicals, and microbiological and physical parameters (COD/FOG/TSS).
Our mobile quality-controlled laboratory Particle Size Analyser (PSA) testing unit allows us to assess the overall solids particle count in a sample and provides an optimal pre-established size category for effective Solids and Phosphorus removal.
Conducting these tests with an effluent sample on site enables us to identify the most efficient wastewater treatment equipment for the specific site needs.

Selecting and maintaining the proper balance for your wastewater treatment plant is crucial to ensure optimal efficiency and effectiveness. A sudden discharge failure may stem from issues with the chemical regimen or equipment malfunction.
When investigating a consent breach or dosing regime, it’s important to audit both your physical equipment and chemical dosing practices. Trials play a key role in ensuring operational safety, regulatory compliance, and overall system performance.

Atana and Marlowe Environmental Services provide temporary wastewater treatment solutions and services that are ideal for a wide range of industries:
As consent to discharge standards become more stringent and permits tighten, operational trials offer a valuable opportunity to evaluate both established wastewater processes and technologies transferred from other markets.
These trials are instrumental in ensuring that potential solutions align with your business goals, meet all regulatory requirements and can be adopted into preferred supplier lists or frameworks.
The pressure on facilities to meet strict wastewater effluent standards is intensifying as environmental scrutiny of water companies increasingly affects their commercial clients. A pilot or full-flow trial ensures the correct combination of chemicals and equipment is applied before introducing new or enhancing existing wastewater treatment processes.
Effluent trials are especially valuable for industries such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage processing, mining, and chemicals. Our trial solutions not only help you build a solid case for capital funding but also guarantee the right technology is installed while keeping your site fully compliant.

Wastewater and trade effluent treatment trials provide significant value by generating actionable insights that help drive long-term sustainability goals and cost savings. The data collected during these trials enables companies to make more informed decisions about their wastewater treatment processes.
These trials play a key role in fine-tuning chemical dosing, optimising equipment performance, and improving overall treatment effectiveness to meet regulatory requirements. By testing new technologies or enhancing existing systems, businesses can identify the most effective solutions, ultimately building a strong case for capital funding.

We help you identify the issue you are facing with your wastewater, whether it’s the high cost of water authority charges or the hefty carbon footprint and financial cost of disposing of wastewater in tankers.
Let our laboratory know the amount of waste you produce daily, weekly or monthly, and provide us with a sample of what you send off-site or down the drain. Our laboratory will then determine the current effluent contaminants and challenges.
Based on our analysis, our laboratory will develop the best chemical and/ or equipment options to treat your wastewater economically. We will determine the type, design, and size of equipment required, the ideal blend of chemicals, the amount to dose, and the most suitable method to dispose of the waste. We will also assess your site to identify the best location for the trial equipment and what is needed from the site, such as power, water, and space.
We will provide you with a cost estimate for the trial, which will include the specialist staff delivering, setting up, and running the equipment over the agreed time. You are encouraged to observe the trial equipment in action, where you will witness your waste being transformed into clean water and waste that could potentially have value.
Pilot or full-flow trial ensures the correct equipment and chemical combination is applied when embedding new, or enhancing existing, wastewater treatment processes. Onsite trials of the entire chemical range, includes sustainable chemicals, offered as standard.
After the trial, you can decide whether to rent the equipment on-site, buy new equipment, or end the trial. Whatever your decision, you will have access to real-life data and a report showing the possibilities and costs involved.
The trial will allow you to have precise control of process variables enabling you to reduce energy, chemicals and sludge volumes where necessary, which can be especially useful when measuring carbon footprint.
With over 30 years of experience in wastewater management and engineering, we bring expert knowledge to every project. Our trusted, accredited, and certified professionals possess a deep understanding of environmental regulations and industry standards, ensuring compliance at every step.
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