What are the maintenance requirements for MBBR media?

MBBR media maintenance involves a few key practices:
1.Inspection & Monitoring: Regularly check for wear, damage, or excessive biofilm buildup and monitor system performance via effluent quality.
2.Cleaning: In cases of excessive biofilm, increase aeration or clean the media. Cleaning outside the system is rarely needed.
3.Aeration & Mixing: Ensure the aeration system operates efficiently to keep media in motion and prevent dead zones.
4.Media Replacement: Periodically check media for wear and replace as needed.
5.Avoid Toxic Shock Loads: Protect from harmful substances to avoid biofilm damage.
6.Control Sludge Age & Biofilm Thickness: Adjust as necessary to maintain optimal biofilm health.
7.System Calibration: Regularly calibrate sensors for accurate monitoring.
Effective maintenance ensures system reliability, media longevity, and optimal treatment performance.