Odour Control in Wastewater Treatment: Sustainable Solutions for Cleaner Air and Corrosion Protection
Controlling odours is a critical concern in modern wastewater treatment. From health impacts on plant personnel to complaints from nearby communities, the challenge of odour control in wastewater treatment demands innovative, sustainable solutions. At AQOZA, we focus on delivering systems that not only neutralize foul odours but also guard infrastructure against corrosion.
Understanding the
Challenges
Wastewater treatment facilities often emit pungent gases such as
hydrogen sulfide (H₂S), ammonia, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and
mercaptans. Due to their low solubility, these unpleasant and potentially toxic
gases escape into the atmosphere, creating severe air quality issues.
Additionally, these odorous emissions can contribute to highly corrosive
environments. Acidic gases, moisture, and airborne contaminants accelerate the
degradation of metal, concrete, and electrical components leading to costly
maintenance and equipment failures.
AQOZA’s Approach to
Odour & Corrosion Protection
Advanced Filtration
Units
- Activated Carbon Adsorption
AQOZA offers adsorption systems using highly effective activated carbon media such as the coconut-based CASORB HS1 and water-regenerable CASORB HS2 that can eliminate H₂S, VOCs, and other odorous compounds with efficiencies of 99% and above. These media are not only durable but also environmentally responsible, with options to wash and reuse. - Biological Oxidation Systems
Biological approaches like bio-scrubbers or bio-trickling filters provide long-term cost-effective odour removal. These systems oxidize odorous compounds through microbial action in compact packed towers, achieving removal rates up to 99.9% when coupled with adsorption.
Tailored &
Hybrid Systems
Depending on the plant capacity and local requirements, AQOZA recommends
either standalone adsorption systems or hybrid combinations of biological and
carbon-based technologies. For larger facilities, a two-stage system ensures
continuous, reliable odour removal while minimizing operational costs.
Passive &
Active Solutions
- Passive Units like the
Odovent MX harness natural ventilation to filter odours in manholes and
small pumping stations without power input. These are ideal for remote or
low-maintenance site
- Active Units utilize
extraction fans to actively pull odorous air into filtration systems,
offering high-efficiency odour removal (≈99.9%) across a wide capacity
range.
Delivering Safe
& Sustainable Outcomes
AQOZA’s odour control systems not only clean the air but also preserve
the integrity of infrastructure. By neutralizing harmful gases before they
corrode metal and concrete, they safeguard assets like tanks, pumps, electrical
conduits, and control rooms.
Our solutions are designed with low operating costs, compact footprints,
and fast installation in mind. In-house media manufacturing ensures cost
efficiency and quality control not to mention, eco-friendly disposal or
regeneration options.
Proven Results
AQOZA’s systems have yielded success across industrial and municipal
settings. One residential community, for example, eliminated odour complaints
via a gas-phase filtration system that removed over 99% of odorous compounds
and maintained performance over time.
Another case at an airport STP demonstrated how our system reduced
discomfort for staff and visitors and protected infrastructure through
efficient odour and corrosion control.
AQOZA’s commitment to Odour Control
In Wastewater Treatment goes beyond comfort it’s about creating
resilient, sustainable systems that enhance air quality, protect
infrastructure, and build community trust. To explore tailored odour control
solutions for your facility, reach out to our specialists and let’s design
together.

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