When rain falls over landfills, the water passes through the collected waste and becomes a hazardous liquid known as leachate. Left alone, this leachate will seep into the groundwater and contaminate nearby rivers, streams, and other bodies of water.
That’s why leachate diversion, storage, and treatment are required in much of the world. This process can be complicated, requires a network of hardware such as storage tanks and liquid level sensors. Level sensors for leachate storage tanks are used to monitor levels, detect leaks, and activate overflow alarms.
If you’re looking for liquid level sensors for leachate tanks or other wastewater treatment applications, SMD Fluid Controls has a number of standard and custom solutions.
SMD Sensors Suitable for Leachate Tanks
Because landfill leachate may contain hard debris, filamentous bacteria, and other contaminants, level sensors without moving parts are typically best for leachate storage tanks. These can include the following:
Submersible Hydrostatic Level Sensors
Submersible hydrostatic level sensors work by measure hydrostatic pressure from the bottom of the storage tank.
SMD’s FT60 submersible sensor offers continuous level sensing and provides for excellent linearity and repeatability, low hysteresis and long term stability.
Ultrasonic Level Sensors
If a non-contact level sensor is called for (not unlikely, given the often harsh nature of leachate), ultrasonic level sensors are a terrific option. These devices mount to the top of a storage tank and measure liquid levels by emitting ultrasonic bursts of sound.
SMD’s FL-LL ultrasonic level sensor is made with durable stainless steel that’s highly suited for difficult materials like leachate, wastewater, industrial slurries, oils, acids, food, processing chemicals, and more.
Sump Switches
SMD Fluid Controls also offers robust, versatile mechanic sump switches in both pump up and pump down conjurations.
Learn More and Get a Quote
In addition to these standard devices, SMD Fluid Controls can also design and manufacture custom solutions. Learn more, talk to a member of the team, or get a quote by getting in touch with SMD Fluid Controls today.