Water Treatment

Water Treatment Plant Clearwell Inspection

Sciphyn’s robotic sludge removal and sediment removal services help water treatment facilities maintain usable tank capacity, manage accumulated solids, and support reliable operations. Over time, sand, silt, treatment residuals, and other deposits can collect in clearwells, sedimentation basins, and water storage tanks, occupying valuable space and creating material that may become resuspended during changes in flow. Robotic tank cleaning targets these deposits, helping restore available storage and treatment volume while reducing accumulated sediment that can complicate maintenance and water quality management. Where operating conditions allow, cleaning can take place while tanks remain in service, reducing the need for draining, shutdowns, and personnel entry into confined spaces. When paired with appropriate dewatering, robotic sludge removal can also reduce the volume of material transported for disposal, helping facilities control hauling costs and manage residuals more efficiently.

Tank Inspection and Sludge Mapping for WTP

Sciphyn’s robotic tank inspection and underwater ROV inspection services help water treatment plants assess the condition of potable water tanks, clearwells, and finished water reservoirs—often while these assets remain in service. High-resolution video documents visible corrosion, coating damage, cracks, and sediment buildup, giving operators valuable information to prioritize maintenance and plan repairs. By reducing the need to drain tanks or send personnel into confined spaces, underwater inspection can help minimize operational disruption and support safer maintenance planning. Inspection findings also help identify where potable water tank cleaning or further evaluation may be needed.

Sciphyn’s sludge mapping services use sonar technology to measure sediment depths, map accumulation patterns, and estimate sludge volumes in water treatment tanks and basins. These findings help operators understand how deposits affect usable storage capacity and identify priority areas for sludge removal. Establishing measured conditions before work begins creates a clearer scope for robotic tank cleaning and sludge removal services, including removal locations, equipment requirements, and estimated dewatering and disposal quantities. This planning helps customers develop realistic budgets and schedules, target cleaning where it provides the greatest value, and reduce unexpected scope increases, change orders, and additional mobilizations. Follow-up mapping can also document remaining deposits and help verify cleaning results against the agreed scope.