Mechanical cleaning

Definition

Physical removal of deposits and shelter through methods such as basin cleaning, hydroblasting of fill, and side-stream filtration.

Mechanical cleaning strips the deposits and biofilm shelter that chemical programs cannot reach. It is essential because killing microbes does not remove their infrastructure, and biocides work best after the shelter has been removed. Combined with dispersion, flow management, and strategic biocide use, it makes lasting control possible.

Related concepts

Flow management · Dispersant · Access problem

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