January 12, 2026
Advanced Grit Removal with HeadCell® and Why It’s a Game-Changer for Wastewater Plants
The Need for Advanced Grit Management
Traditional grit removal systems were designed to capture particles around 212 microns, based on early textbook definitions. But modern wastewater plants face finer grit, often in the 75–106 micron range, that conventional systems lack. This finer grit causes:
- Tank volume loss
- Equipment wear and tear
- Expensive cleanouts and downtime
HeadCell® Industry Leading Grit Separation
HeadCell® is an advanced grit removal system engineered for high-efficiency performance. Its unique design uses stacked trays to maximize surface area contact and retention time, allowing even the finest grit to settle out effectively.
How It Works:
- Stacked tray design, similar to a parking garage, trays stack vertically to handle more flow in less space.
- Influent duct distribution evenly splits flow across trays for consistent performance.
- No moving parts, offering minimal maintenance and long-term reliability.
Proven Performance
- Independently tested and proven to removes 95% of grit 75 micron and larger under a wide variety of operating conditions
- Over 1,000 installations worldwide
- Versatile configurations for different plant layouts
- Capturing fine grit at the headworks prevents costly downstream issues, protects equipment, and reduces lifecycle costs.
Learn more
- Discover our HeadCell advanced grit removal solution.
- View our HeadCell product brochure.
