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Filtration projects delivered with practical site experience

From filter media replacement and remediation through to nozzle work, coating preparation, underdrain upgrades and recommissioning support, Absorb works across real treatment plant conditions.

Recent public project summaries

Real project experience. Proven filtration capability.

These project snapshots have been rewritten for public viewing from Absorb project scopes and reports. They focus on capability, staging, product knowledge and outcomes while keeping client-sensitive operational detail out of the page.

The aim is simple: show that Absorb does more than supply media. We support the planning, documentation, site work and practical delivery required to get filtration assets cleaned, rebuilt, tested and returned to service.

2026Current project activity
360Supply and install support
NZWater and wastewater sites
H&SProject-ready documentation
Media replacement recent Filter remediation recent Nozzle work recent Coating preparation recent Wastewater treatment recent Water treatment recent
Previous project experience

A broader track record across filtration projects

Alongside the recent featured projects, this compact archive shows earlier work across water treatment, wastewater treatment, industrial filtration, media replacement, nozzle support and refurbishment planning.

Oct 2025 | Clarifier cleaning

Clarifier Cleaning & Internal Inspection

Specialist cleaning, sludge removal, confined space controls, high-pressure cleaning and internal inspection support.

Oct 2025 | Wastewater planning

Filter Remediation & Media Replacement Planning

Staged remediation planning for wastewater filtration units, including media removal, pipework and media reinstatement sequencing.

May 2025 | Filter retrofit

Filter Bed Retrofit & Media Installation

Filter bed rebuild involving media removal, internal inspection, coating preparation, pipework installation and media reinstatement.

Apr 2025 | Underdrain upgrade

Filter Media Removal, Coating & Underdrain Upgrade

Media removal, tank assessment, coating preparation and revised underdrain pipework to improve future access and maintainability.

Mar 2025 | Media and nozzles

Filter Media Replacement & Nozzle Inspection

Media removal, filter base cleaning, nozzle inspection and installation of graded silica sand, pea metal and drainage media layers.

Oct 2024 | Sand filter assessment

Sand Filter Inspection & Performance Assessment

Inspection of sand filters, media condition, nozzle access and filter floor / lateral configuration considerations.

Sep 2024 | Industrial filtration

Industrial Sand Filter Investigation

Review of industrial filtration assets, including media depth, sludge loading, sampling and future refurbishment considerations.

Sep 2024 | Nozzle and media levels

Filter Nozzle & Media Level Assessment

Review of nozzle condition, media depths and options for media top-up or staged replacement works.

Aug - Oct 2024 | Refurbishment

WTP Filter Refurbishment & Progress Reporting

Staged reporting across isolation, media removal, preparation works, crack repair, coating and lateral cleaning activities.

Jul 2024 | Industrial upgrade

Media Replacement & Nozzle Upgrade

Replacement media installation, ceramic nozzle replacement, lateral flushing and improved air distribution checks.

Oct 2023 | Rural WTP

Rural WTP Filter Inspection & Intake Review

Inspection of rural water treatment filters, intake conditions, media contamination risks and staged maintenance recommendations.

Mar 2023 | Service planning

Small WTP Service Planning & Media Volumes

Site visit and service planning for media removal, vessel cleaning, nozzle checks and media refill volumes.

Mar 2023 | Specification support

WTP Filter Media Specification Support

Media specification support for filter sand, pea metal and garnet requirements during treatment plant refurbishment planning.

Beyond supply only

Project support from planning through to return-to-service.

Absorb project work often combines site investigation, media calculations, product supply, equipment planning, contractor coordination, health and safety documentation and practical filter knowledge.

Whether the job is a small media changeout or a staged treatment plant refurbishment, the goal is better filtration outcomes and a smoother path through the work.

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Media replacement

Replacement and replenishment of filter sand, pea metal, garnet, silicon sponge and specialist media layers.

Nozzle and underdrain support

Inspection, identification, replacement guidance and retrofit support for nozzle and lateral systems.

Filter floor and coating interface

Project support where media, nozzles, underdrains, coating works and filter structure need to be coordinated.

Inspection and reporting

Site observations, staged recommendations, project photos, hold point support and before-and-after documentation.

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