Fact Sheet: Belt Filter Press | US EPA

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Belt filter presses are used to remove water from liquid wastewater residuals and produce a non-liquid material referred to as &#;cake.&#; Dewatering wastewater solids reduces the volume of residuals, improves operation, and reduces costs for subsequent storage, processing, transfer, end use, or disposal among other benefits.

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The biosolids technology fact sheet for belt filter presses provides:

• A description of the belt filter press
• Applicability to wastewater treatment plants
• Advantages and disadvantages the belt filter press
• Design criteria
• Performance capabilities and data
• Operation and maintenance information
• Costs

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