WASTEWATER

The water and wastewater sector is undergoing a profound transformation as aging infrastructure, climate pressures, rising energy costs, and stricter regulations place increasing demands on treatment facilities.

As plants manage growing populations, industrial expansion, and increasingly variable inflows, reliable and efficient water management has become essential to delivering sustainable wastewater services.

INDUSTRY CHALLENGES

Treatment facilities must maintain performance while operating under increasingly demanding conditions:

• Aging and undersized infrastructure
• Rising energy and operating costs
• Stricter discharge regulations
• Extreme rainfall and drought
• Variable inflows and changing loads
• Pressure to reduce carbon emissions
• Constrained budgets and skilled labor


At the same time, pumping, aeration, and mixing are among the largest energy consumers in wastewater treatment. Much of the existing equipment relies on legacy mechanical designs that are energy-intensive, maintenance-heavy, and poorly suited to dynamic operating conditions.

OUR SOLUTION
FLOMOV™AIRLIFT PUMPS

FloMov™ provides an energy-efficient, virtually maintenance-free approach to wastewater pumping and aeration.

Its airlift-based, no-moving-parts design pumps and aerates simultaneously, reducing mechanical complexity while supporting critical treatment processes.

Key advantages include:

• Simultaneous pumping and aeration
• Efficient oxygen transfer
• Reliable sludge and grit handling
• No moving parts
• Lower operating and maintenance costs

FloMov™ airlift pump graphic for aquaculture water circulation, aeration, and fish farming applications.

CASE STUDIES

FloMov™ in wastewater

Modernizing Grit Removal with Engineered Airlift Technology

florida, usa

As part of the Yankton Wastewater Treatment Plant modernization project, FloNergia was selected to supply FloMov™ airlift pumps for the new grit removal system. Working closely with the consulting engineering team and equipment supplier, FloNergia optimized the pump configuration, installation geometry, and operating conditions to provide reliable grit transport while simplifying maintenance through a no-moving-parts design.

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Enabling Gentle Biofilm Carrier Transport for Advanced MBBR Systems

ottestad, norway

Hias, a leading Norwegian wastewater utility and developer of the HIAS® biological nutrient removal process, approached FloNergia to evaluate FloMov™ engineered airlift pumps for transporting water and plastic biofilm carriers between biological reactors. The objective was to identify a pumping solution capable of moving media gently without damaging the biofilm while providing reliable, low-maintenance operation. FloNergia worked with the project team by providing technical guidance, hydraulic performance data, and engineering support to evaluate the application for the HIAS® process.

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Key Benefits

FloMov™  in wastewater

Sludge handling icon representing FloMov™ pump performance in wastewater applications with solids, sludge, and grit.
Reliable Sludge Handling

Unlike conventional pumps, FloMov™ pumps can handle high solids content, sludge, and grit without clogging or damage, ensuring uninterrupted operation in demanding wastewater conditions.

Sludge handling icon representing FloMov™ pump performance in wastewater applications with solids, sludge, and grit.
Energy-Efficient Water Circulation and Aeration

Unlike traditional centrifugal pumps, our energy-efficient FloMov™ pumps deliver both water circulation and aeration from a single air source. This dual function can reduce energy use by up to 70%, a major advantage for wastewater treatment plants where continuous flow and oxygenation are critical.

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Reduced Noise Levels

The FloMov™ operate with significantly reduced noise levels, minimizing acoustic disturbance in wastewater treatment facilities. This quieter performance helps create a safer, more comfortable environment for staff while reducing potential stress on surrounding communities and ecosystems.

Reduced noise icon representing quieter FloMov™ operation in wastewater treatment facilities.
Durable, Reliable,
Low-Maintenance Design

Made from food-grade, corrosion-resistant materials, FloMov™ pumps have no moving mechanical parts underwater. This means lower maintenance, reduced downtime, and long service life, helping plants save on labor and replacement costs.

Reduced noise icon representing quieter FloMov™ operation in wastewater treatment facilities.
Scalable for Any Plant Size

FloMov™ pumps come in a range of sizes and can be manufactured from various materials to meet specific wastewater requirements. Their customizable design makes them a versatile solution for operations of any scale and a wide range of treatment processes.

Low-power blower icon representing energy-saving air supply for FloMov™ wastewater treatment systems.
Uses Low-Power Blowers

Unlike conventional systems that rely on high-energy pumps and motors, FloMov™ pumps use simple, low-power blowers to move and aerate water, significantly reducing energy consumption for wastewater treatment operations.