Cloacina has revolutionized sludge thickening by being the first company to incorporate Silicon Carbide (SIC) membranes into a package sludge thickening system that can be easily installed at sites with thickening needs. Clients can now thicken sludge without the use of polymers and their downstream effects! Cloacina’s CEMPAC includes a silicon carbide ceramic flat sheet membrane capable of thickening difficult waste streams: up to 5% solids, very high or low pH ranges and those containing abrasives. The membrane is extremely durable, can be pressure washed and, if properly cared for, has an expected useful life of decades. The membrane has easy recovery of flux and can be stored dry. The CEMPAC can be incorporated into any existing wastewater treatment system.
Coming soon to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
We are proud to announce that a 5000 gallon per day MEMPAC-I will be installed at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, CA.
The stainless steel package plant and fiberglass lift station are part of the university’s instructional winery that will train future winemakers. Cloacina’s MEMPAC-I will pretreat campus wastewater prior to discharge. Stay tuned for more details and photos from this exciting project in our own backyard!
Our Revolutionary Controls System
Cloacina's controls system allows clients to log in from any device with an Internet connection, see their wastewater treatment plant represented graphically and make immediate operational changes to the system. This revolutionary controls platform used by hundreds of large corporations and public and private organizations, comes standard on all Cloacina package wastewater treatment plants and major pieces of equipment. Whether a client needs a 1,000 gallon per day Mempac-Mini or a 500,000 gallon per day MEMPAC-M, their system comes standard with the same controls platform used by:
Boeing
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
US Department of Agriculture
Siemens
Ford Motor Company
Dow Corning
Dominos Pizza
US Navy
US Army Corps of Engineers
General Electric
Cloacina Plant Funded by USDA Grants and Loans
Cloacina recently manufactured and installed a MEMPAC-M membrane bioreactor (MBR) wastewater treatment plant for the Parkdale Sanitary District in Parkdale, Oregon that was funded by grants and loans from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The treatment plant is capable of treating up to 195,000 gallons per day for short periods and a maximum continuous flow of 117,000 gallons per day.
The wastewater treatment plant serving the rural town of Parkdale was built in the 1960s and could no longer meet the community’s needs or comply with the latest National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements. The District also wanted a higher quality effluent than the existing equipment could produce.
HISTORY LESSON
Legend has it that soon after the completion of the Cloaca Maxima, (The main sewer line constructed in the late 500’s BC in Rome), a statue of a woman was found in the sewers. Promptly rescued and cleaned, she became Cloacina, the Roman Goddess of the Sewer. Romans came to believe that Cloacina ruled over and protected their sanitary workers and the extensive sewer system they serviced.
While we may never know why that statue of the woman was thrown into the cloaca, the sewer system revolutionized cleanliness standards and daily life for the citizens of Rome, and made the once discarded statue, a revered goddess. Her importance is evidenced by the fact that a coin, still available today, was minted in her honor in 46 BC. Additionally, Titus Tatius had a Cloacina statue and shrine erected on the Roman Forum in the 8th Century BC. This shrine is believed to be located on the entrance to the sewer system — an ancient manhole. The foundations of this landmark are still visible in Rome.
Featured Product: Industrial Batch Reactor
Cloacina’s Industrial Batch Reactor™ (IBR) is a package wastewater treatment plant that treats industrial wastewater utilizing activated sludge and clarification in a single vessel. All interior and exterior components are manufactured from high-quality, corrosion-resistant materials. The tank and equipment skid are fabricated from stainless steel. Cloacina’s IBR is ideal for clients needing a wastewater system with a small footprint that can pre-treat wastewater prior to sewer disposal, sub-surface reuse and frost and/or dust control water. The system includes a cutting-edge control system which allows facility staff to remotely access, monitor and make changes to the plant, collect data for reporting, view live on-site video and verify the completion of routine maintenance. The IBR is factory-tested, completely assembled prior to shipment and is easy to install, operate and maintain. Models are available for buried, partially-buried and above-grade installations. The Industrial Batch Reactor can be installed in compact and remote locations.
VIRTUAL TOURS ARE AVAILABLE
Cloacina has been conducting virtual tours of our manufacturing facility and projects currently the factory floor with great success. These private tours can accommodate multiple team members in different offices and locations. Tours are tailored to viewers’ needs and interests and questions can be asked and answered along the way. Popular tour topics have included: Learning more about what package wastewater treatment plants are capable of Seeing what sets Cloacina apart from other package plant manufacturers Your particular wastewater project needs and what Cloacina models can meet those needs Emerging trends and changes in the water and wastewater industries and how to be compliant Learn how you can reclaim 100% of your treated effluent for irrigation and sanitation purposes To schedule a virtual tour, please contact Chris Nally, Cloacina’s Sales Manger at chrisn@cloacina.com or 805.441.0212. We look forward to meeting you!
Coming Soon to Carmel Valley, CA
Cloacina is proud to announce that a 15,000 gallon per day MEMPAC-E is coming soon to the Bernardus Lodge in Carmel Valley, CA. This project will integrate the new Cloacina package wastewater treatment plant with existing equipment in a limited site footprint. We are excited to work with The Wallace Group on this project that is expected to ship in late 2020. Stay tuned for more photographs and details!