CSO/SSO - Combined and Sanitary Sewer Overflow Solutions

Self-cleaning screening, flushing, and floatables control systems to meet CSO/SSO regulatory requirements at overflow structures.

What are CSO/SSO Solutions?

Combined sewer overflow (CSO) and sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) events discharge untreated or partially treated wastewater to receiving waters during wet weather. Regulatory requirements for CSO/SSO abatement demand reliable infrastructure that captures solids, controls floatables, and manages flows — often in remote locations with limited power and operator access. Self-cleaning, low-maintenance systems are essential for reliable performance without continuous operator attention.

Equipment We Represent

Grande Inc. - CSO/SSO Specialists (MUHR Products)

Grande Water Management Systems (est. 2002), exclusive North American partner of MUHR (60+ years of European engineering). 6,000+ installations worldwide. All products stainless steel construction. Most systems operate on waterflow energy — no external power required. Virtually maintenance-free, self-cleaning designs.

Overflow Screening:

  • ACU-SCREEN — Slotted overflow screen retaining all solids 3/16" (5 mm) and larger. Drive mechanism never submerged. Self-adjusting brush cleans in both directions. Slotted openings minimize pressure loss. Can combine with ACU-BEND for curved installations.
  • TRU-RAKE — Self-cleaning bar screen for overflow applications. Retains solids 3/16" (5 mm) and larger. Drive mechanism never submerged. Self-adjusting brush cleans in both directions.

Tank and Sewer Flushing:

  • ACU-TIP — Tipping bucket flushing system. Low maintenance, unlimited water flow, minimal contact with debris. Uses available water supply.
  • ACU-GATE — Flushing gate with counterweights. No bottom clearance required. Optimizes on-site storage, reduces overflow frequency, prevents reflux. Constant and adjustable operating level.
  • ACU-DRUM — Pivoting drum flushing system. Drains even when partially full. Works without external energy or fresh water supply. No structural modifications required.

Floatables Retention:

  • ACU-LAM — Lamella deflector for flows up to 90 cm depth. Modular construction up to 2 meters long. Low hydraulic resistance.
  • ACU-SELF — Self-adjusting floating deflector that adapts to changing water levels.

Flood Protection:

  • Infrastructure protection systems for combined and separated sewer systems during extreme weather events
  • All products designed for easy retrofit into existing installations
  • Full design support: static calculations, construction drawings, and on-site supervision

DryCake — Seditank Grit & Solids Removal

  • Piped-in/piped-out grit removal that eliminates the need for grit pumps
  • Can be combined with screening systems for overflow and stormwater applications
  • Plastifloat option for floating plastics and microplastics removal

Applications

CSO Overflow Structures
Screening and floatables control at wet weather overflow regulators
SSO Retention Tanks
Flushing systems to keep detention basins clean between storm events
Stormwater Detention
Self-cleaning screens and floatables deflectors for stormwater management
Sewer Invert Flushing
Tipping bucket and gate systems to prevent sediment accumulation in sewer inverts

Why Winschel Environmental?

  • 6,000+ worldwide installations — Grande/MUHR systems have extensive reference projects across municipalities and utilities
  • No external power required — Most Grande products operate on waterflow energy, critical for remote overflow structures
  • Self-cleaning design — Virtually maintenance-free operation reduces O&M burden on collection system staff
  • Virginia coverage — Local support from overflow structure design through installation and long-term performance

Need CSO/SSO abatement solutions?

Tell us your overflow structure type, flow rate, and regulatory requirements — we'll recommend the right Grande products.

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