The wastewater is then transferred to a treatment facility via a network of pipes which are either pressurised to influence the flow of water (rising mains) or via gravity where the fluids flow due to gravitational pull.

The wastewater is then screened where solid objects such as foods, plastics and wipes are collected and transported to landfill.

The fluid is then settled in a tank(s), where then the liquids return to the flow for treatment, but any solids (sludge) is then extracted and can be used for beneficial purposes such as organic soil conditioner.

The fluid then enters basins which increases the oxygen levels, which helps separate micro organisms such as phosphorous which is then removed from the effluent.

The fluid then goes through a further separation/clarifier process that separates out other materials which are then recycled.

The treated Water then goes through a series of filters, which removes any remaining solids but allows the treated water to pass. Before the treated water is released into the water stream it is purified typically by passing through a UV light.