How much organic material can a screenings press remove from screenings?

A screenings press is designed to remove water and organic material from screenings collected during wastewater treatment. The efficiency of a screenings press is typically around 90%, meaning it can significantly reduce the volume of organic material present in the screenings. This high level of removal is important because it helps in managing waste more effectively and reduces the overall load on subsequent treatment processes.

While some methods might claim to achieve higher percentages of removal, the reality is that reaching 100% removal is impractical due to the nature of the materials processed. A 90% removal rate strikes a balance between efficiency and operational feasibility, making it the norm for most screenings presses in the industry. This level of effectiveness is critical for improving the overall efficiency of wastewater treatment systems by minimizing the volume of removed solids that need further handling and disposal.