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February 2016
top performers:
WATER: PLANT Page 32
Winning Streak
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Louisville Water is the second utility in the U.S. to earn two Phase IV
awards from the Partnership for Safe Water.
By Trude Witham
WASTEWATER: PLANT Page 12
Best of Cultures
PLANTSCAPES Page 50
A Valued Resource
By Jeff Smith
IN MY WORDS Page 52
By Ed Wodalski
People/Awards; Events
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Wastewater Operator: Rebecca West
Spartanburg Water, South Carolina
Wastewater Biosolids: Excellence Award in
Ocala, Florida
Water Operator: Donald Malovets Brazos River
Authority, Texas
Water Plant: Truckee Meadows Water Authority,
Reno, Nevada
By Ted J. Rulseh
By Ann Stawski
TECHNOLOGY DEEP DIVE Page 56
Biosolids Management
and Headworks
By Craig Mandli
A Halt to Hauling
By Craig Mandli
By Cory Dellenbach
HOW WE DO IT: WASTEWATER Page 40
By Larry Trojak
Biosolids Management
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INDUSTRY NEWS Page 68
lets be clear
TAKING IT HOME
At home, were still addicted to huge houses. And a hue
and cry went up when federal legislation outlawed 100-watt
incandescent lightbulbs. Nevermind that compact fluorescents and especially LEDs can save us money despite their
higher cost (and free us from the annoyance of changing bulbs).
Most of us could meaningfully save on energy at home with
a few simple measures, especially if we live in homes built
before the latest energy efficiency codes took effect. But we
dont make it much of a priority. (And here I must admit that
initial investment is a barrier and payback can be slow.)
And how about water? People who live in areas of scarcity
get it. But what about those living where I grew up, next to
a Great Lake with an infinite supply? Why should they
conserve? Well, because it costs energy and money to convey, treat, and deliver drinking water, and to collect and
treat wastewater.
No one suggests that everyone drive (so-called) Smart
Cars, or that we freeze (or swelter) in our homes to save on
gas, oil and electricity. I do wish, though, that we could
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HEARTS
AND MINDS
Drought Response
Stage Right
THE EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT
RECRUITS THEATER GROUPS TO DELIVER PERFORMANCEBASED WATER CONSERVATION MESSAGES
By Craig Mandli
n the shadow of the iconic Hollywood sign, the newest soldiers in the battle against drought in Southern California are not those youd imagine.
Using song, dance, acrobatics and even improvisational comedy,
several theater troupes have partnered with the East Bay Municipal Utility
District to bring the importance of water conservation to a wider audience.
The idea was born of an early-spring brainstorming session, as personnel in the districts community outreach department spitballed new ideas to
spread the conservation message. Weve been in a Stage 4 drought for a
while now and are constantly looking at additional and unique ways to
reach our communities, says Michelle Blackwell, a community affairs representative with the district.
It was one of those things that started as a seed and just grew from
there. I had previous event planning experience, so I was happy to take on a
big role with it.
The district hired three California theater troupes EarthCapades of
Pacifica (www.earthcapades.com), Benny & Bebes Magic Circus of Rafael
(www.magiccircus.com), and Shows That Teach (www.showsthatteach.com)
of Woodland Hills to produce abbreviated 20-minute acts.
EDUCATIONAL THEATER
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In the Shows That Teach presentation, a man called Tuba channels his
inner Alanis Morissette as he riffs, urging his audience to Turn it off, turn
it off, turn it off! Please. That and other drops of water conservation wisdom are part of the troupes H2O, Where Did You Go? musical.
In addition to Turn It Off!, which preaches shorter showers, efficient
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end this coming winter, theres another drought around the corner. Thats
why its important we remain proactive in our outreach and education, and
keep looking for new ways to reach the community.
The success of the theater program has Blackwell looking to improve it.
She was hindered by a relatively late start in 2015, and even when she managed to get the troupes into entertainment lineups, they often werent a part
of the main program.
Many of the community events our groups performed at were able to
get them in out of the kindness of their hearts, but they were often an undercard presentation, says Blackwell. To get these type of shows on the main
program you have to schedule early, sometimes as early as January or February for early summer events.
BIGGER PICTURE
want to foster the next generation of Southern California residents who are
wise stewards of our regions natural resources.
Despite a relatively late start, Blackwell was able to book nearly 30 drought
education shows for the three troupes across Southern California, far exceeding the districts goal. We got a lot of positive feedback on our drought theater programs from a lot of people, she says. I think many appreciated
that it was a fun way to spread an idea that isnt always fun to spread.
IMMEDIATE RESULTS
Water restrictions have been largely successful in the East Bay region.
June and July saw a 31 percent reduction of water use across all customer
groups compared with 2013, surpassing the districts communitywide goal
of a 20 percent reduction.
Blackwell says residents should prepare to make lasting changes to their
water usage as long as the drought continues: Even if the drought were to
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top performer
wastewater:
PLANT
Bestof Cultures
La Plata, Maryland. At the La Plata Wastewater Reclamation Facility, high influxes of clear water washed
away much of the bacteria colony in the sand filters.
A 2001 U.S. EPA mandate to update the treatment
plant to biological nutrient removal didnt include what
was really needed additional equalization tanks. Frequent SSOs, which began in 1988, forced the town into
a 2005 consent decree with the state Department of the
Environment to reduce inflow and infiltration. Other
consent orders followed. Under the Chesapeake Bay 2000
Agreement, the plant also faced compliance with enhanced
nutrient removal standards by 2010.
That was a lot to ask from a municipality with under
50 employees. To coordinate its efforts, the town created a
director of operations position and in January 2008 hired
Robert Stahl to fill it. Stahl oversees the water, wastewater and stormwater utilities and manages the Public
Works, Roads and Streets, and Parks departments.
Im not satisfied with being No. 2, says Stahl. I
told everyone we would operate the best treatment plant
instead of chasing our tails fixing problems. The staff
welcomed the change in culture and willingly accepted
modern technology. In 2013, Stahl was named DecisionMaker of the Year by the Maryland Rural Water Association. Two years later, the organization named La Plata
the Wastewater System of the Year for improving the
quality and consistency of the treatment process and service to customers.
PACKAGE MODULES
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BOD
< 10 mg/L
TSS
45 mg/L
< 5 mg/L
Total phosphorus
0.3 mg/L
Total nitrogen
3 mg/L
Not detectable
Fecal coliform
14/100 mL
< 1.8/100 mL
SHOCK LOADS
Twenty-five percent of the liquid flowing into the recycle zone is pumped
to the distilling well in the center of the clarifier. Solids swept by rakes to the
center are pumped to the first anoxic zone. During wasting, pumps send solids to the digester tank between the equalization basin and the recycle zone.
To remove phosphorus, pumps inject alum and polymer into the distilling
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(Our employees) are talented people who constantly try to improve treatment by taking
the numbers to the next best level. They also arent content to just fix problems. They want
to figure out how to prevent them from becoming future problems.
ROBERT STAHL
GOOD NEIGHBORS
Stahl is immensely proud of his team members
and their accomplishments. Because La Plata is a
small municipality, operators learn everything relevant to water and wastewater treatment. Once trained,
many join larger nearby plants with higher wages.
Robert Stahl,
director of
operations
Let us pump
your sludge.
Then you be
the judge.
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STOPPING SSOs
The Town of La Plata has made major improvements to its
collections system to increase capacity and end sanitary sewer
overflows. One major project was building the 5 mgd Willow
Lane pump station to handle a third of the towns flow. Until then,
SSOs had occurred often at manholes along Willow Lane and
Centennial Street, resulting in consent orders.
We upsized the force main from 6 to 12 inches and installed
two 2,200 gpm/90 hp pumps (Flygt - a Xylem Brand) in the
station, says Robert Stahl, director of operations. They kick on
for 10 minutes every hour, sending 600 gpm to the plant. Without
sufficient equalization, those surges affect our process.
Then the team discovered that the Centennial Street SSOs
were not caused by excessive flow. During the 2001 plant upgrade,
a contractor had connected two trunk lines with a 36-foot length
of 8-inch pipe. Its restrictive diameter backed flows all the way to
the lowest manhole along the street. Workers replaced the
bottleneck with 16-inch pipe and upsized the two lines.
Since the Willow Lane pump station went online in April 2011,
La Plata has not had an SSO, even on days when storms dump 3
inches of rain in 15 minutes. Such amounts are not a one-off
occurrence in La Plata.
the plants efficiency and good neighbor status. In one case, the design specified a separate digester blower building with a generator, two blowers (one
for redundancy), and electric service just for the fourth bioreactor.
An operator observed that the site already had a building with four Hoffman & Lamson centrifugal process blowers for the existing bioreactors. He
suggested adding a small room to the original building to house the fifth
blower, eliminating the second redundant blower, and using the original control train. Furthermore, the plants 1 MW electrical service was more than
enough for the entire upgrade, making a second service unnecessary.
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The design drawings showed Bioreactor 4 and its generator within 100
feet of houses. Another operator pointed out that the generator would be too
noisy; he suggested eliminating the unit and integrating the existing generators electrical system with the reactor.
Another source of noise was a positive displacement blower that ran constantly next to the reaeration tank. One operator noticed the abundant capacity of the three Hoffman & Lamson blowers and suggested running an air
line from them to the tank. These changes saved the town and taxpayers
about $500,000, but they also were about customer service, says Stahl.
Bigger machines
for bigger
sludge drying
or composting
projects.
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ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENTS
DRYING SLUDGE
COMPOSTING
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inexpensive units
for small jobs,
mid range units
for farm tractors
and the larger
self propelled
machines for the
large jobs.
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COMPOSTING
ATTACHMENTS
Compost sludge to
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reuse product and
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weight.
ATTACHMENTS
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and weight before
transporting. Why
haul water? Save
time, fuel, expense.
SELF-PROPELLED
DRYING SLUDGE
DRYING SLUDGE
access information on anything I needed, enabling us to make educated decisions, says Stahl. I cant credit his help enough.
Doing much of the work themselves and being responsible for changes
in the plants processes and technology enhanced and consolidated the staffs
pride of ownership. They are talented people who constantly try to improve
treatment by taking the numbers to the next best level, says Stahl. They
also arent content to just fix problems. They want to figure out how to prevent them from becoming future problems. Our guys know it is all right to
be fussy.
then backfill with 4 feet of stone to ensure proper compaction. Only 24 inches
of the 16-foot-tall structure would remain above ground.
At 16 feet, workers hit a layer of very heavy clay bank run gravel. Stahl
immediately stopped excavation, knowing the material would meet all compaction standards. A consulting structural engineer agreed. We saved $25,000
by eliminating the stone bed, he says. That was a huge change order.
BEST MAN
Besides his great team, Stahls partner through the upgrade was 85-yearold Bill Eckman, the towns former mayor and oldest wastewater operator in
the state. Methodical and superbly organized, he kept track of utility and
department operations and all construction work. Bill could immediately
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This day-long session will discuss in detail the equipment on vacuum trucks and how to operate them. Pumping terms
will be covered, as will safety principles, materials often encountered on the job and government regulations.
top performer
water:
PLANT
Crescent Hill Gatehouse and Reservoir was built in 1879 as the first step
in Charles Hermanys quest for pure water for the City of Louisville.
Holding 110 million gallons of Ohio River water, the reservoir is still in use
and is a favorite walking destination. In 2015, Louisville Water restored
the gatehouse and now opens it for tours and special events.
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Aiming
Ever Higher
LOUISVILLE WATER IS THE SECOND UTILITY IN THE US TO EARN
2 PHASE IV AWARDS FROM THE PARTNERSHIP FOR SAFE WATER
STORY: Trude Witham
PHOTOGRAPHY: Shaun Ring
water that is naturally filtered in the sand-gravel aquifer below. When completed in 2011, it was named a Best Civil Engineering Achievement by the
American Society of Civil Engineers.
Because the water is naturally filtered, it requires less treatment. The
process eliminates taste and odor and provides an additional barrier for pathogen removal. It also creates a stable water temperature of about 55 degrees,
resulting in fewer water main breaks.
Weve always been innovative and committed to serving the public, and
thats why we joined the Partnership for Safe Water, says Dr. Jack Wang, director of water quality and production. Meeting the standards is not enough.
For the Partnership program, the company formed a cross-functional
team that included Wang and front-line employees, supervisors and managers. Scientist Chris Bobay prepared the recent Crescent Hill Treatment Plant
Phase IV application data and report with contributions from the team. Representatives from plant operations, maintenance and the water-quality laboratory group worked together on the self assessment, says Wang. They
identified areas of strength, but also areas that needed improvement.
For example, the computerized data collection and storage system was
difficult to access and did not store all Crescent Hill plant turbidity values
requested by the Partnership. The team upgraded the SCADA system and began
using more robust software to store and analyze plant data from online analyzers. They also upgraded the laboratory information management system.
LARGEST IN KENTUCKY
The 180 mgd Crescent Hill conventional treatment plant, built in 1909,
is the largest water treatment facility in the state and was one of the first
rapid sand filtration plants in the country a product of Louisville Waters
pioneering research.
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A QUALITY BRAND
Louisville Water Company has a great product. Winner of the
AWWA Best Tasting Tap Water in North America award in 2008
and 2013, the company often receives comments about its water.
The water even has a trademarked brand name Louisville
pure tap to promote the quality and value of tap water and
provide a convenient and green way for guests to stay
hydrated. Louisville Water distributes 14- and 22-ounce bottles
for free, and customers can order Louisville pure tap to go for
large community events. As the website states, There are lots
of ways to get back to the tap.
So, what do the operators at the companys two water treatment plants think of all this? They are proud because they treat
the water, says Ruth Lancaster, production supervisor. When
they see people drinking it, they say I made that just for you.
Michelle Durham, a 22-year employee, plays the role of
Tapper, the Louisville Water mascot who appears at parades,
festivals and community events. Her costume? A glass of water
that bears the Louisville pure tap logo.
The 60 mgd B.E. Payne plant was built in 1978 to meet the booming suburban population. The plants riverbank filtration source water has such low
turbidity (typically less than 0.5 NTU) that conventional coagulants are not
required. Water is softened before filtration.
The plants deliver an average of 121 mgd to over 850,000 people in Louisville and surrounding counties. The plants equipment and processes (lime
feed, on-site chlorine generation, multimedia filtration) are nearly identical.
Plant equipment includes ClorTec hypochlorite generators (Severn Trent De
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Louisville Water team members, shown with their Phase IV Excellence award,
include: John Azzara, production maintenance manager; Pam Booher, lead
operator; Nancy Jenkins, production maintenance supervisor; and David Gant,
lead operator apprentice; back row: Michael Bryant, maintenance engineer;
Chris Bobay, scientist; Larry Bryant, production operations manager; Mark
Campbell, scientist; Eric Zhu, research engineer; and Jack Wang, director of
water quality and production.
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POPULATION SERVED: |
850,000
SERVICE AREA: | City of Louisville and parts of five surrounding counties
SOURCE WATER: | Ohio River (surface water and riverbank-filtered)
TREATMENT PROCESS: | Conventional
DAILY FLOW: | 121 mgd (average)
DISTRIBUTION: | 4,170 miles of water main
KEY CHALLENGE: | Finding and retaining qualified operations staff
WEBSITE: | www.LouisvilleWater.com
GPS COORDINATES: | Latitude: 381457.28N; longitude: 854523.74W
plant is the Ohio River. The plants are interconnected, and the finished water
is mixed.
MAJOR RENOVATION
The Crescent Hill plants Phase IV award would not have been possible
without a $90 million renovation in 2009-12. The renovation also allowed
the plant to outperform new federal regulations and improve public safety.
Improvements included:
Replacing the filter underdrain and installing new media
Installing a new air-scour backwash system with new pumps and
backwash tanks
Installing vertical mixers and upgrading the softening clarifiers
New lime feed system
Installing static mixers in the softening influent/effluent ducts
Replacing horizontal flocculators with vertical mixers and upgrading
four settling basins
Providing new dechlorination facilities with a
new sodium bisulfite feed system
Upgrading chemical systems with new peristaltic feed pumps on the ferric, polymer and carbon
systems, as well as new mag flowmeters on all
feed points and upgraded coagulant storage
Replacing a 55-year-old lime-dust control system
Installing a sodium permanganate feed system
Installing a 0.8 percent sodium hypochlorite
generation facility to eliminate the risk of a
liquid chlorine railcar feed system
Replacing the anhydrous ammonia gas system with commercially available 19 percent
aqueous ammonia solution and upgrading to
a 30-day storage volume, while adding improved
mixing to increase the efficiency of chloramine formation.
A control room upgrade added multiple largescreen monitors and overhead security camera displays. The upgrade also included a raised flooring
system, efficient lighting, a server room, UPS backup
system, and an independent HVAC and fire suppression system.
Upgrades to the B.E. Payne plant have included
conversion to riverbank filtration source water, renovating the filters, upgrading flocculation mixers and
settling basins, and converting to on-site chlorine
generation and aqueous ammonia. An additional
project added diesel backup generators capable of
PD
powering treatment plant production at 50 percent
of design capacity.
RUTH LANCASTER
a good support system. We have on-call supervisors for operations, laboratory and maintenance who are available at night and on weekends so operators can call them with questions.
Besides Lancaster, who holds a Class IV-A surface water treatment license,
the plant operations group includes:
Larry Bryant, manager of plant operations, IV-A
Vince Ilari, production supervisor, IV-A, IV-D
William Cyrus, system engineer
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PERFORMANCE 3
NEW LEVELS OF EFFICIENCY
IN AERATION BLOWER SYSTEMS
PROVIDING FEEDBACK
Louisville Water operators are involved in plant
upgrade decisions. Their experiences and feedback
drive decisions to upgrade or replace equipment,
says Wang. They document equipment issues in an
automated maintenance tracking system that can be
used to track equipment efficiency and pinpoint the
type of upgrades needed. The engineering department creates the plans and specifications. As projects
progress, operators and mechanics make suggestions
on matters such as equipment placement and the types
of pipes and fittings that would be easiest to use.
There is something new happening all the time,
whether its a treatment issue, or piece of equipment
or a class to advance their training, says Lancaster.
Wang adds, Its important for the team to have
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Emily Fritz, scientist, conducts water quality testing in the metals lab. She
analyzes water samples for metals such as lead and copper, using atomic
absorption spectroscopy.
RESPONDING QUICKLY
Operators have faced situations requiring quick response. Dave Austin
was working alone on the night shift at the B.E. Payne plant when a filter
effluent valve failed and went to the full-open position in the middle of a
backwash.
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REACHING OUT
Louisville Water is heavily involved in community
outreach with employee volunteerism and education.
The WaterWorks Museum at Louisville Water Tower
Park offers public and private tours and field trips. The
Adventures in Water program meets state curriculum
guidelines and uses hands-on activities that make learning fun.
We think of ourselves as more than a utility, and
weve come a long way in public perception, says Kelley Dearing Smith, director of strategic communications
and government relations. The companys school-based
education and tours serve about 75,000 people a year.
The company hopes all this will help in recruiting
water treatment professionals. Many employees are
expected to retire in the next 10 years. Educational outreach has to be on multiple fronts, from sparking interest at the elementary school level, to educating those in
college who are about to make career decisions, says
Dearing Smith.
Louisville Water is a lifeline to this community, but
so often the product is taken for granted. Were committed to elevating the value of drinking water, from river
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SUSTAINABLE
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The new process building stands next to the two circular bioreactors.
The prepackaged modular building simplified construction. The new
administration building is attached to the front of the process building.
AFFORDABLE COST
The project was designed by Stantec after an original plan by another
company was rejected in 2011 for its cost of $23 million Canadian (about
The start of excavation for the polishing pond, an important component of
Envision certification for the upgrade project at the Grand Bend Area
Wastewater Treatment Facility.
BRENT KITTMER
$18.5 million U.S.), says Brent Kittmer, director of community services for
Lambton Shores. Approved in 2014, the Stantec design came in at under $15
million Canadian ($12.1 million U.S.), two-thirds covered by grants from
the provincial and Canadian governments.
ISI was founded by the American Council of Engineering Companies,
the American Public Works Association, and the American Society of Civil
Engineers. Working with the Zofnass Program for Sustainable Infrastructure at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, ISI developed the
Envision rating system to measure infrastructure projects based on environmental, economic and community benefits.
The Zofnass Program plans to create a business case study about the
Grand Bend plant, the first ISI Envision-verified project in Canada and the
first wastewater facility designed to Envision standards in North America.
Stantec proposed to design it using the Envision framework with intent to
find true sustainability in the infrastructure and to reduce the cost, says
Kittmer. The plant will be in operation in early 2016.
COMPACT SPACE
Despite nearly doubling its capacity, the new plant uses the same footprint as the old one. The administration and process building is a pre-engineered modular metal structure supplied by Nucor and built in what was
one of the four original lagoons. It can be easily expanded in three
directions.
The building comes in prepackaged sets with steel columns, and bolts
together, says Kittmer. We reduced the amount of concrete by more than
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SUSTAINABILITY MEASURES
The Envision rating system from the Institute for Sustainable
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quality of life, leadership, resource allocation, natural world, and
climate and risk. The criteria are scored on a 5-point scale by
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$3 million. The only concrete was for the building pad, two bioreactors, and
the UV disinfection system.
The process equipment uses final effluent rather than potable water and
is modular for easy expansion. Instead of deep sand filters, the plant uses a
screen filter (Nova Filtration Technologies) for combined screening and grit
removal. When it comes time to expand, we can just unbolt it and put in a
larger model, Kittmer says.
The plant uses headworks equipment from Huber Technology, KSB
pumps, and Aerzen blowers. Calgon Carbon Corporation provided the UV
disinfection system and the activated carbon filters for odor control. The
system is highly automated with a SCADA system integrated by Summa
Engineering with Wonderware software (Schneider Electric, Invensys) and
Rockwell Automation hardware. The only full-time employees are an operator and an administration person.
The automation makes the biological process highly flexible and scalable.
Being a tourist area, we see significantly lower flows in winter, so we can mothball one of the bioreactors, says Kittmer. In summer, when we have high
flows, the inlet piping can divert peak flows to the remaining three lagoons.
The site includes a chemical storage retaining curb with headworks process
piping roughed-in behind. The blue handle valves show where multiple force
mains come into the headworks and where the force mains head out to
lagoons for flow equalization.
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The use of the lagoons for flow equalization allowed the new plant to be
built with far less capacity than first proposed. The plan rejected in 2011
would have quadrupled the original capacity.
The design meets the requirements of the Ontario Adaptation Strategy
and Action Plan by preparing the plant for growth of the service area and
for potentially more frequent and severe extreme rainfall events that could
result from global climate change.
NATURAL APPROACH
Using a lagoon for the new building and equipment required a large
amount of fill to raise the elevation to ground level. We took the dirt from
the site, which created a large hole next to the plant, says Kittmer. Rather
than import fill, we created a wetland that will be open to the public and will
have walking trails.
A tall-grass prairie surrounds the wetland. Both feature native plants,
restoring habitat critical to threatened species including the monarch butterfly, snapping turtle, and bobolink (a small blackbird). Vegetation will be
fertilized with biosolids from the lagoons.
After treatment to required levels, plant effluent will discharge to the
wetland, which drains through a gravity outfall into a creek that feeds the
Au Sable River a few miles from where it empties into Lake Huron, near a
popular beach.
Its not an active part of the treatment process, but it will show how well
a pond like this can polish effluent, says Kittmer. We plan to leverage that
into a partnership with post-secondary schools in the area. Western University (London, Ontario) is interested in doing advanced water-quality research.
Well have a good handle on what goes into the pond, and the intent would
be to test the discharge from the pond to see if there has been any kind of
improvement. It will be a neat learning process.
COMMUNITY EFFORT
The Envision rating involves community involvement. The project team
worked with conservation groups, volunteers and municipal staff to develop
a plan that supports the elimination of invasive species.
All plantings in the wetlands will be coordinated through the local watershed management office of Conservation Ontario and local volunteer
groups. They will also engage the
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facility took years of discussion, dating back to the mid-1990s. Development of the master plan began in 2004. Kittmer says it has been worth the
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The old saying, in the right place at the right time, was never more true
than for Thomas Braithwaite, an operator in Brigham City, Utah. On a cold
winter morning, he made his usual route around a reservoir only to discover
a woman trapped in icy water. Find out how his efforts saved her life, and
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MAKING IMPROVEMENTS
First, the raw impoundment and river water can be treated with powdered activated carbon to improve taste and odor. Then, once it reaches the
plant, the water passes through one of three piping loops to achieve mixing
of the carbon and extend detention time. The culprit is seasonal changes in
the water-like algae. The river is constantly changing, so we need to keep
an eye on it, especially in the summer, Tuley says.
The plants clarification system consists of four 1 mgd rapid-mix upflow
clarifier trains. In one train, a circular Ovivo unit does the work, while the
other three Permutit Precipitator units (Evoqua Water Technologies) are cone
shaped. The clarified water is dosed with fluoride and chlorine and with a cationic polymer that serves as a filter aid in the six steel tank dual-media sand
and anthracite filters that follow. Underdrains are by LEEM Filtration.
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ABOVE: The operating staff at the Pontiac Water Treatment Plant, shown with the filter backwash pump (Cornell Pump Company), includes Corey Robinson and
Nathan Schlosser, production technicians; Tim Tuley, operations superintendent; Mark Weber, chief plant operator; and Ryan Hoke and Steve Bright, production
technicians. BELOW: Hoke inspects the mixing valve on the Pur-IX ion exchange system (Tonka Water).
TIM TULEY
per sulfate. We made the switch primarily to help eliminate copper from our
waste solids. The product stays in suspension and doesnt settle out like copper sulfate does. We want to reduce the copper content of our solids as we
move to land application in the future. Environmentally speaking, it is the
responsible thing to do.
NITRATE KNOWLEDGE
The Pontiac Water Treatment Plant is active in the Vermilion
River Watershed Task Force, a group of stakeholders formed in 1996
to promote awareness of the impact of excess nitrogen and phosphorus in the Vermilion River and its tributaries, and to seek solutions.
We helped form the task force, says Tim Tuley, operations
superintendent. The primary focus back then was to bring the
nutrient issue to the forefront. We were trying to develop awareness,
to get everybody in the whole community involved and get them to
understand the issue of excess nutrients in the water.
The task force involves landowners, vendors, water and
wastewater groups, and farmers in the watershed. Surveys indicate
that more than 85 percent of the 1,400-plus square miles in the
seven-county watershed are used for crop production.
In 2015, Illinois American Water provided a $5,000 environmental grant to the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC)
for projects focused on educating farmers about best practices.
CTIC has created videos with the funds provided to showcase
real-world success stories focused on various topics, including
nutrient reduction.
The emphasis is on solving the problem through land-use best
practices and end-of-pipe technologies at area treatment plants.
Tuley says the focus is on how to reduce nutrients through water
retention, tree planting and modern farming techniques that use
GIS mapping to help farmers apply the appropriate amount of
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backwash pump (Cornell Pump Company). Were also working on a project to fully automate the backwash
system, Tuley says.
The team has installed variablefrequency drives on all high-service
pumps and now enjoys reduced electrical usage and a decrease in water
hammer. That has stopped the
shocks, Tuley says. Weve seen a
significant reduction in main breaks
in the distribution system.
There have been changes at the
reservoir as well. In 2010, we installed
ultrasonic algae control devices in
the impoundment, Tuley says. In
addition, we feed some copper sulfate. We also use an environmental contractor to treat the reservoir each fall to control the growth of Eurasian milfoil. The contractor also sprays to keep invasive phragmites from overgrowing
along the banks.
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Jerrod Niemann
THE BASICS
Industry Appreciation Party
at the WWETT Show
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 19
WHERE: Sagamore Ballroom, Indiana
Convention Center, Indianapolis
TIME:
t doesnt matter if youre a country music fan. Jerrod Niemann will pull
you in when he hits the stage at the WWETT Show Industry Appreciation Party on Feb. 19.
You have to be aware of what youre around, says Niemann, country
music star. If youre doing your own show or people are there just because
of you its one thing. If you are part of a party that has already existed for
many years, we try to be a chameleon of sorts. Well do our own songs, but
well also throw in a couple different ones, too, from rock and blues and
everything.
No matter what he sings, Niemann promises a fun time for everyone at
the Indiana Convention Centers Sagamore Ballroom. Theres just something to be said about being around people who are pretty much just like
you hardworking, small-town Americans, Niemann says. For me, I love
being out there and hanging out with everybody.
IN HIS BLOOD
Country music has always been in Niemanns blood, and he thanks his
mother for that: I was doomed from the beginning, hearing country music
from the womb. My parents ran a bar when my mom was pregnant with me,
and I think hearing all those country songs on the jukebox got me going.
From an early age, Niemann was influenced by country acts such as Lefty
Frizzell, Keith Whitley and George Strait. After graduating from high school,
he attended South Plains College in Levelland, Texas, pursuing an Associate of Arts degree. He began his professional career by singing and playing
acoustic guitar in Texas clubs and bars.
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JERROD NIEMANN
I did that for about a year, just my guitar and me, he says. Then I
moved to Nashville and started working there. Music is such an amazing
thing to be a part of that once youve been bitten by the bug, there is no way
out of it. Its just who you are.
In 2010, Niemann signed with record label Arista Nashville and released
his debut single, Lover, Lover. It became his first Top 40 single on the country music charts, and in August 2010 it hit No. 1. Since then, Niemann has
released four albums: Judge Jerrod & the Hung Jury, Free the Music, Yellow
Brick Road and High Noon. In 2013, his single Drink to That All Night hit
No. 4 on the U.S. country charts and No. 1 on U.S. country airplay charts.
NEW MUSIC
I got my foot in the door writing songs in Nashville, and its always fun
being able to write your own material, Niemann says. Every once in a while
you find a song you wish you had written. One of those songs is Blue Bandana, released in July. The song will be a part of his new album set for release
later this year.
When I heard the song, it just took me to so many cool places and really
took me to a lot of cool faces, too, Niemann says. The song tells the story of
a fan attending concerts wearing the same blue bandana and the singer noticing it each time. Just traveling this country you see a lot of people who are
kind enough to pack up in their cars and do a road trip spending their hardearned money to see us. Ive never really done a song that is a thank-you to
those folks out there, but this song does that.
The new album will combine music hes done before a country/rock
mix and the more traditional country sound. Its a wide array of music,
Niemann says. Hell perform some of the songs from that album at the
WWETT Show and hopes everyone can relax and forget work and any
troubles.
The real world can be quite a hard place at times, and if we can be the
guys to get that off their minds for at least 90 minutes, then weve done our
jobs, Niemann says. I just always try to keep a thread of laughter and craziness at our shows if we can.
LETS PARTY!
You come to Indy for the tools and equipment, the people and
excitement. Its the one time of the year when the whole industry
comes together. So lets have a party.
COLE Publishing celebrates the occasion every year with the
Industry Appreciation Party. Its a chance for everyone to relax
and enjoy themselves. This year, the WWETT Kickoff Party will
give you two nights to enjoy leading up to the Industry Appreciation Party.
It all starts Wednesday night. After the final bell rings on
Education Day, you can head over to Lucas Oil Stadium, connected to the Indiana Convention Center, for a cold beverage and
complimentary hors doeuvres while you network with manufacturers and peers. The event will be held Feb. 17-18 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Exhibitors have been invited to co-host the event along with
COLE Publishing, and the COLE Pub truck will return to serve as
the central bar. Attendees and exhibitors can kick back, relax,
share stories or solve problems with industry peers.
We are very excited to see how creative the co-hosts decide
to be, says Brad Bisnette, the shows coordinator. All will be
providing a good time for sure.
On Friday night, the focus will shift from Lucas Oil to the
Sagamore Ballroom in the Indiana Convention Center for the
Industry Appreciation Party. Country music star Jerrod Niemann
will perform an up-close and personal concert for WWETT
attendees. Beers are a quarter and the show is free, so you really
cant go wrong.
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wastewater:
HOW WE DO IT
A Halt to Hauling
A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TREATMENT PLANT TURNS TO LIME STABILIZATION TO CREATE
CLASS A BIOSOLIDS FOR LAND APPLICATION AND CUTS HANDLING COSTS SIGNIFICANTLY
By Larry Trojak
The plant wastes sludge for 16 hours a day, consistently generating about
11 dry tons of the Class A material weekly and doing so at a markedly
lower cost than for outright hauling and landfilling.
Class A biosolids. As a result, the district has reduced handling costs by more
than two-thirds and produces a Class A product for beneficial use.
ANTICIPATING CHANGE
Located about 30 miles southeast of Fort Myers, the heavily agricultural
Immokalee district is home to about 24,000 residents. Its wastewater treatment plant was expanded in 2013 from 2.5 mgd to 4.0 mgd design capacity.
Until fairly recently, it generated 23,500 gallons of Class B biosolids per day
at 1 to 1.5 percent solids.
Gary Ferrante, P.E., an engineer with the Greeley and Hansen engineering firm, says a number of factors in 2006 led the district to review its biosolids operation. Immokalees plant was originally designed with a half-dozen
drying beds in which a Class B biosolids was created and used on permitted
area farms, he says.
While that was effective, the facility is next to a school, which repeatedly complained about students health risks and odor. The district later
learned that the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection were considering changes to biosolids
land application regulations (passed in 2010 as Florida Biosolids Regulation
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LOTS OF OPTIONS
Based on recommendations from
the consultants report, in 2007 the
district contracted with Synagro
Technologies to dewater the Class B
biosolids and haul it to a landfill
more than 100 miles away. In time,
The biosolids plants automationrising prices and an increase in bioheavy design enables easy maintesolids volume raised annual costs
nance and one-person operation.
from $309,000 to more than $470,000,
providing incentive for the district to pursue other options.
Working with the district, we put together a couple of proposals and a
couple of scenarios within each proposal, says Ferrante. The first one covered the design/build/finance of a biosolids facility at the existing location.
Options under this plan included handling material from Immokalee only,
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percent, but the electricity costs would be much higher. The screw press takes
the material up to 16 percent solids. It uses twin augers and a changing pitch
on the screws to advance the material and remove the water. Because it takes
far less energy to turn those two screws than to power a centrifuge, the savings in power consumption can be significant.
Another feature is that district personnel can wash the screw press down
while it remains operational, says Michael Castilla, service technician 1:
The Bioset screw press has an automated self-cleaning function which in
itself is nice. However, when we have a situation that calls for additional
cleaning, we can simply push a button and a cleaning cycle will start. Thats
a bonus. To shut a press down for maintenance or repair could cost us a halfdays performance.
POSITIVE REACTION
Gary Ferrante, P.E., of Greeley and Hansen, worked with Eva Deyo,
executive director of Immokalee Water and Sewer District, to develop
the biosolids facility.
CLASS A OPERATION
At the new facility, material exits the primary treatment facilitys sludge
holding tanks at 1.5 percent solids and is fed directly to a high-performance
screw press, selected for a number of reasons, including its relatively compact design.
Because of the limited availability of usable land, a small footprint for
the entire biosolids system was a major consideration, and the Bioset screw
press fit in nicely, Ferrante says. Weve found it to be an outstanding dewatering tool, yet extremely efficient in power usage.
The belt press we looked at would have taken the material from 1.5 or
2 percent solids up to 8 to 10 percent. A centrifuge might get that up to 20
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ROOM TO GROW
The districts biosolids plant was designed with ample space to install a
second identical processing line in case the regional concept becomes a reality. One of the most important aspects of this system is its ability to accommodate the changes a regional operation would entail, says Ferrante. Things
like fluctuations in the percentage of solids, increases and decreases in
throughput, and compatibility with biosolids from aerobic or anaerobic digestion processes without modification, are all within its design capability.
Simply put, the district is well positioned to have its wastewater treatment needs met for the foreseeable future. After the $2 million design/build/
finance contract was awarded, the district, seeing itself in a good financial
position, opted to pay that cost out of pocket, rather than financing it over
20 years.
The annual operating cost for the new system is about $130,000 a year,
including chemicals and electricity. With estimated savings of $370,000 per
year over landfilling, the system will pay for itself by about mid-2019.
This was a case in which Immokalee, a small independent special district with a serious financial headache, took real initiative in getting things
done, says Ferrante. They will be the beneficiaries of those sound decisions
for decades to come.
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to be the first in their area to install a new technology. Thats not the case in
North Battleford, Saskatchewan, where a new low-temperature thermal
hydrolysis process is converting biosolids to nutrient-rich fertilizer.
Developed and marketed by Lystek International, the new process has
enabled North Battleford to stop landfilling biosolids. Cliff Dyck, wastewater foreman, couldnt be happier:
Would I do it all over again? Yes. Theres no question.
The Lystek system uses low-pressure steam, alkali addition, and highspeed shearing in a closed reactor. The end product remains fully pumpable
with conventional liquid handling and application equipment. Dyck reports
that the process fits into a small footprint and uses conventional on-hand
equipment. Operators started it up in December 2014, and the fertilizer end
product is being applied to city-owned agricultural land.
For its leadership in bringing new biosolids technology to western Canada, the city won a 2015 Environmental Award from the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators in the category for populations 20,000 or
less. The award recognizes commitment to environmentally sustainable governance, protecting the environment and combating climate change.
SOPHISTICATED PROCESS
The North Battleford Wastewater Treatment Plant is rated as a Level 4
(complex) plant, even though it treats a modest average flow of about 1.5 mgd
BETTER BIOSOLIDS
For years, North Battleford thickened its biosolids, dewatered with polymer and centrifuges, and trucked the cake to the local landfill. The process
was costly, created odors, and wasted a valuable resource, according to city
officials.
The Provincial Water Security Agency didnt like the practice, either,
and ordered the city to implement a more environmentally friendly approach
by Nov. 1, 2015. The city issued a request for proposals for a process that
CLIFF DYCK
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Operator Dan Suberlak (left) and wastewater foreman Cliff Dyck check the main
flowmeter used for liquid transfer to the main storage lagoon (Lystek system).
2005
14,000
FLOWS: | 3.1 mgd design, 1.5 mgd average
TREATMENT PROCESS: | Biological nutrient removal
BIOSOLIDS PROCESS: | Low-temperature thermal hydrolysis
BIOSOLIDS VOLUME: | 770 dry tons/year
BIOSOLIDS USE: | Farm fertilizer
ANNUAL BUDGET: | $1.2 million (Canadian), operations
WEBSITE: | www.cityofnb.ca
GPS COORDINATES: | Latitude: 524634.60N; longitude: 1081751.72W
POPULATION SERVED: |
would be cost-effective and allow beneficial reuse of the biosolids, Dyck says.
City leaders selected the Lystek system, developed at the University of
Waterloo, Ontario, based on a design-build proposal including commissioning, permitting and initial operational assistance. The proposal also created
a cost-sharing partnership with the city. Lystek manages sales of the final
fertilizer product and shares revenues.
Our engineering consultant came up with several options, but Lystek
was the lowest cost by far, says Dyck. He especially likes the way the system fits neatly into existing buildings: We have a small footprint here. With
the Lystek process, we could use all of our existing equipment. The reactor,
boiler, and chemical feed and storage tanks all fit within our building.
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Its also easy to maintain. Lystek gave us three weeks of training, and
our guys caught on real fast. Its automated but not high-tech. The boiler is
so small you dont need an engineering certificate to operate it. Those were
big-time cost savings.
CLOSED SYSTEM
The material is pathogen free and meets Canadian Food Inspection
LYSTEK ELSEWHERE
While the North Battleford installation is the first Lystek
process in western Canada, the process operates in several
places in Ontario, and a new regional processing facility is under
construction at the Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District in California.
According to Kevin Litwiller, company spokesman, the
process operates in Guelph, the Town of St. Marys, Third High
Farms, and the Township of Centre Wellington in Ontario, and at
the companys own Organic Materials Recovery Centre in
Southgate, Ontario.
Southgate is a regional facility serving multiple municipalities and can process up to 165,000 U.S. tons of material per year.
In addition to producing fertilizer, Lystek says the process can
also enhance biogas production when the end product is
returned to the digester. The end product can also serve as a
carbon source for biological nutrient removal systems.
The Lystek systems reactor (shown above), boiler, chemical feed, Netzsch
pump and storage tanks fit easily within the building.
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We have a vacuum
pump in the building
that draws air off the
process and discharges
it at the roofline. When
the product is injected
properly in the field,
there should be no
problems.
CLIFF DYCK
Cliff Dyck,
wastewater foreman
Eric Anderson. They rotate on two-week shifts, alternating between the laboratory, maintenance and the dewatering building. In addition, the team
shares Anand George, instrument technician, and Don Bush, maintenance
mechanic, with the water treatment plant.
LESSONS LEARNED
After just over 12 months of operating the Lystek system, Dyck has two
suggested improvements for his operation and those at future sites. The
chemical tank could be sized so that a plant could take a full tanker load of
chemicals and realize the cost savings, he says. We did not have enough
space in our building for a larger tank.
The second suggestion also involves space: We have limited space to
perform maintenance on the equipment on top of the tanks. We are designing a stairs-and-catwalk system so that we can safely perform maintenance
on the equipment.
Those issues aside, its a process that has put North Battleford on the map
as a biosolids leader in western Canada.
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PLANTSCAPES
A Valued Resource
OPERATORS EMBELLISH AN ESTABLISHED POND HABITAT AND SPRUCE UP
THE PLANT GROUNDS TO ENHANCE THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE
By Jeff Smith
DECORATIVE PLANTINGS
To further beautify the area near the plant, operators built a nearly
1,000-foot-long retaining wall of architectural stone 18 inches high to contain topsoil and the shrubs and trees they had planted along the front of the
CHANGING ROLE
flow equalization basin. Before we built the wall, the soil and shrubs would
Developed by the city as a wildlife habitat enjoyed by citizens and visislide down to the sidewalk during a rainstorm, says Eric Miller, lead opertors to the plant, the ponds originally served as an effluent discharge point
ator. We also planted trees, shrubs and ground cover in front of the new
before final discharge into an estuary formed by the Santa Clara River.
primary pump building.
With residence time of more than four days, flow through the ponds further
The operators also did more than 500 plantings of ornamental grasses
reduced residual chlorine levels. A plant upgrade in 2009 modified dechlosuch as blue fescue and native flowers like freeway daisies and California
rination and relocated the discharge point to after the ponds.
native roses, along with sedges and mugwort. Operators
did the landscaping, which included placing a few boulWe didnt have a budget but wanted the plant to look better ders, when time allowed and when the facility could
spare the money. The entire project lasted about a year.
for visitors. We conduct a lot of tours each year for high
We didnt have a budget but wanted the plant to
look better for visitors, says Willis. We conduct a lot
school kids, college students and the general public.
of tours each year for high school kids, college students
JOHN WILLIS
and the general public.
The ponds are no longer part of our process, says John Willis, wastewater plant supervisor. But they still draw a lot of bird-watchers and visiPROTECTING THE WATERS
tors. Named Snoopy, Lucy and Bones, the ponds simulate coastal dunes
Before discharge into the Santa Clara River Estuary, more than 2.5 mgd
surrounded by willow, arroyo willow and cottonwood trees.
of treated water is diverted for beneficial reuse as landscape irrigation by
Leafy buckwheat, purple needle and other plants and reeds provide varied
two nearby residential neighborhoods and a golf course. The Pacific Ocean
habitat to support native and migratory birds, such as marsh wren, warblers,
is about 2,000 feet from the discharge point.
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A view of the equalization basin showing the retaining wall that the operators
built, and the sea lavender and rosea ground cover that they planted.
The estuary is home to steelhead trout and tidewater goby, both federally protected species. The estuary and the discharge ponds provide critical
habitat for migratory and resident waterfowl and shore birds including
western and least sandpiper, America avocet, great blue heron, snowy egret,
mallards, cinnamon teal, gadwalls, and northern shoveler. The threatened
snowy plover has been seen. Mammals such as hares, opossums, raccoons,
skunks, foxes, coyotes and deer use the habitat, along with gophers, squirrels, moles and bats.
Water depth in the estuary and its surrounding marshes and riparian
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IN MY WORDS
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: Are there any long-term plans to add small-scale treatment facilities for training?
Hansen: That could be feasible, but its probably well down the road.
Jackson: Once we complete the building, our plan is to build a lab
inside. A lot of the work were doing on the water and wastewater side is
helping prepare operators for state certification.
: Will the training center
be open to more than just KMU
members?
Hansen: Definitely. Weve talked
with just about every party who might
have an interest in it, including the
investor-owned utilities and the rural
electric cooperatives. Were building it knowing we have a dedicated
audience in the municipal utility
workers, but we expect to see many
other folks coming to the campus
and making good use of it.
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BUILDING
THE TEAM
Return on Investment
CONTINUOUS TRAINING GIVES UNION SANITARY DISTRICT TEAM MEMBERS
THE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE TO STAY AT THE TOP OF THEIR FIELD
By Ann Stawski
or more than two decades, the Union Sanitary District has been winning regional and national awards for its management and operational
excellence. Paul Eldredge, general manager, attributes that partly to
a diligent and extensive year-round wastewater operator training program.
Set in the San Francisco Bay Area, the district is challenged by droughts,
stiff environmental regulations and a growing population. Its annual budget includes funding for training, which is required for each job.
When you make the investment, you see the return, says Eldredge. By
giving our people the best training to develop their skills and perform their
jobs at peak levels, our customers receive the highest level of service.
The district, serving a population of 350,000, receives nearly 100 industrial discharges in addition to residential wastewater customers. The relatively high industrial flow presents challenges in daily
operations.
TRAINING DEMANDS
INCLUSIVE TRAINING
The district works diligently with each employee and SME to ensure the
training programs continued success. Careful monitoring and employee
feedback, including suggestions for process improvement, are critical. Detailed
The district runs its 33 mgd (design) wastewater treatment plant with 16 operators, one operations trainer, and
two coaches (supervisors), all under the guidance of Armando
Lopez, work group manager and former operator.
PAUL ELDREDGE
The comprehensive training includes monthly sessions consisting of 12 rotating modules that cover the entire wastewater process. The sessions include scripted components, where operators receive
information and then must demonstrate technical knowledge of the processes. They are also required to perform actual job functions in hands-on
and scenario-based competency testing.
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Through the training, all operators and staff understand the entire process in running the wastewater plant, says Eldredge. We dont throw anyone into the deep end of the pool and expect them to swim.
Some employees are considered subject matter experts (SMEs) for a specific process area, such as chemical dosing and electrical. The training modules have built-in flexibility, enabling tenured employees to lead sessions in
their areas of expertise.
records maintained throughout the process serve as a foundation for continual improvement.
Dave Drake, a senior operator who has been with the district for more
than 30 years, exemplifies how training benefits team members. Drake delivers most training modules and serves as the lead field trainer for operators.
FROM TOP TO BOTTOM: Armando Lopez (left) and Mat Grabowski repair a fill line
He also monitors and tracks all training for the wastewater team, reporting
what each member has completed and needs to accomplish.
Dave assumes a great deal of responsibility, especially in overseeing the
training regimen for new operators, says Eldredge. Part of Drakes role is
to log the results of the competency training, as well as any additional instruction team members receive outside of the structured coursework.
With Daves oversight, we keep working with our operators to make sure
they get it, Eldredge says. We want our employees to succeed, and I honestly cant think of an instance where that hasnt happened.
BEST PRACTICES
Not all training focuses on day-to-day operations. Periodically, staff members visit industrial and other private sector locations to see how processes,
procedures and safety programs work in different environments. Its helpful for our operators to learn new processes while interacting with other professionals, says Eldredge. We can always expand our learning and can
never rest on our laurels.
Eldredge and the district board
continue to support training because
they understand the return on investtell us about your team
ment: Through all our work, training and education, we contribute to
This feature in TPO aims to help
the region and offer our customers
clean-water plant leaders develop
the highest level of service.
strong, cohesive operating teams.
We welcome your story about
team-building at your facility.
Send your ideas to editor@
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TECHNOLOGY
DEEP DIVE
Lower-Cost Analysis
PHOSPHATE ANALYZER FROM ENDRESS+HAUSER IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE
ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS FROM PROCESS STREAMS WHILE CONSERVING REAGENT
By Ted J. Rulseh
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amount of reagent for each reaction. Even with continuous operation, that
dramatically reduces overall reagent consumption.
: At what points in the wastewater treatment process would this
phosphate analyzer be found?
Smith: It would be deployed primarily in three areas. First, at the head
end where operators are interested in the incoming phosphate levels and
might attempt some degree of removal. Second, after the activated sludge
process and before secondary clarification, where they are looking to precipitate phosphate out of the process. And third, before discharge, to verify that
the effluent is meeting permit requirements.
: How does this device interact with the treatment process?
Smith: It is a cabinet analyzer, about the size of a college dormitory
refrigerator. Like all colorimetric devices, it has two parts: a sample preparation system, and the analyzer itself. The sample preparation system draws
liquid out of the process, filters it and delivers a fresh sample to the analyzer.
This device has a 0.1-micron filter system that basically removes all solids
from the process water and delivers a very clean liquid. That liquid runs into
a weir, or sample cup, that is constantly being refreshed. The analyzer pulls
a sample off of that weir at whatever interval the customer programs. Through
the controller, the user can define how often the analyzer runs the analysis.
: How does this unit achieve high efficiency in use of reagents?
Smith: The system is designed to operate for three to six months without a reagent change. We have essentially tripled the life of the reagent. Weve
added a cooling system that cools the primary reagent and allows it to stay
in the analyzer longer. For the dispensing pumps, we use a unique approach
in the form of syringe-type delivery that both accurately dispenses the liquid and uses a much smaller amount of liquid. Annual savings on reagent
will be easily in the hundreds of dollars each year.
Water-to-Sludge
Heat Exchanger
: Once the analysis is complete, how does this device communicate with the treatment process so that phosphate precipitants are dosed
accurately?
Smith: The CA80PH orthophosphate analyzer is built on our Liquiline
transmitter platform, which is used across all our analytical sensors and
technologies. Customers can integrate our colorimetric analyzers into their
control system using a variety of input/output capabilities, anywhere from
an analog signal to a range of digital communication protocols. The analyzer
takes a measurement and communicates a value back to the process control
system in a 4-20mA signal or a digitally communicated signal. That value is
used to provide control over dosing for precipitation purposes or for monitoring of phosphate levels.
: What ensures the continued integrity of the instrument and its
accuracy?
Smith: Users can monitor the instruments performance through the
Liquiline transmitter platform. Through built-in diagnostics, they can record
and monitor inside the instrument. There are data log books for analysis,
diagnostics and calibration, and they keep a record that users can output for
recordkeeping, compliance and tracking of diagnostic events. In addition,
the Liquiline transmitter has the capability to be outfitted with a Web server.
Users can then pull up a Web page remotely on a PC or smart device and
monitor and evaluate the analyzer.
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Biosolids Handling/Hauling/
Disposal/Application
Biosolids Management
and Headworks
By Craig Mandli
Aftermarket Parts/Service
BRENTWOOD INDUSTRIES
POLYCHEM SUPPORT
Engineers from Brentwood Industries
combine customer feedback and knowledge gained from numerous installations
to ensure that Polychem products and sysPolychem support from
tems address every customer need. That
Brentwood Industries
process involves extending the lifetime of
an installation, as well as offering aftermarket products and services to
ensure reliable operation. The component analysis and system evaluation program helps customers prevent problems with their chain and
flight equipment. The specialized tools and software provide facilities
with cost-effective recommendations for budgeting future capital expenditures, maintaining inventory levels, and scheduling preventive maintenance. A large inventory of standard components is available for quick
turnaround. 610/374-5109; www.brentwoodindustries.com.
PAXXO LONGOFILL
The Longofill continuous bag system from Paxxo
can connect to the discharge point of machines used
to move, dewater or compact screenings, grit and
biosolids. Material is then deposited in a 90-meterlong continuous bag for odor containment and spillage control. The cassette bag is easy to seal, and the
material and odors are trapped inside, cutting down
development of bacteria and fungus spores.
Longofill continuous bag
770/502-0055; www.paxxo.us.
system from Paxxo
Biosolids Heaters/Dryers/Thickeners
HRS HEAT EXCHANGERS
UNICUS SERIES
Unicus Series scraped-surface heat
exchangers from HRS Heat Exchangers
contain scraping rods inside each heat
Unicus Series heat exchangers
exchanger tube. These rods move back
from HRS Heat Exchangers
and forth, powered by a hydraulic power
unit. The scraping system eliminates fouling from the tube wall, and the
mixing of product increases the heat transfer. They can be used for large
duty with viscous and fouling fluids in food, environmental and processing industries. A special version is available for evaporation applications,
and can operate under vacuum for volume reduction of environmental waste
to reduce shipping costs. 623/915-4328; www.hrs-heatexchangers.com.
Centrifuges/Separators
Belt Filter/Rotary
Presses
BRIGHT TECHNOLOGIES
BELT FILTER PRESS
The 1.7-meter trailer-mounted
Belt filter press unit from
belt filter press unit from Bright
Bright Technologies
Technologies has an insulated control room with FRP walls, air conditioning, electric heat, a refrigerator,
stainless steel desk, tool storage, locker, closed-circuit TV, and remote
operator controls. The modular design allows the room to be custommanufactured to fit most single-drop trailers. Units are made for rapid
setup, with folding conveyor and operator walkways. No special lifting
equipment is required. 800/253-0532; www.brightbeltpress.com.
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CENTRISYS CORPORATION
THK HYBRID THICKENING
CENTRIFUGE
The THK Hybrid Thickening Centrifuge
from Centrisys Corporation allows plant operators to decrease polymer consumption and
increase capacity. Little to no polymer
THK Hybrid Thickening Centrifuge
is required, leading to substantial savfrom Centrisys Corporation
ings for facilities in the waste activated
sludge thickening process. Its hydraulic assist technology enables control of cake solids. It has a small footprint and is airtight and enclosed,
eliminating odor issues. The unit has low maintenance requirements.
877/339-5496; www.centrisys.us.
gency shutdown event, the system measures the actual torque applied
to the valve to ensure the valve is closed to Chlorine Institute recommended standards, and provides remote confirmation that the
emergency close operation successfully closed the valve. 800/8936723; www.forceflow.com.
PULSAFEEDER PULSABLEND
PULSAblend polymer make-down systems from Pulsafeeder
have control options including automatic, manual or dry contact.
Their three-step static blending systems provide dilution without
harming the polymer chains. These fabricated assemblies offer turnkey simplicity and industrial-grade durability. With a wide range
of dilution using three different water flow rates to choose from (0
to 5, 5 to 10, and 10+ gpm), the system is custom-sized to provide
activation of all types of polymers. Five neat
polymer pump flow rates ensure the right makedown for any application. Systems include an
auto-fill calibration column, an adjustable flowmeter, and a neat polymer backpressure regulator to maintain a consistent final product. The
system will automatically run a 30-second flush
cycle when the contact opens to clean the internal components, preparing it for the next demand.
The manual and dry contact systems have an
option for an incoming water lowPULSAblend polymer make-down
flow cutoff switch, which will dissystems from Pulsafeeder
able the neat polymer injection
pump should the dilution water flow drop below 1 gpm. 800/3336677; www.pulsatron.com.
SCALETRON INDUSTRIES
MODEL 3001 - 3006
The Model 3001 - 3006 ton cylinder
scale from Scaletron Industries has a
light, simplified design that is less cumbersome to set up and install. It
Model 3001 - 3006 ton cylinder
offers a safety factor rating equal
scale from Scaletron Industries
to the original model due to its
construction from high-grade plate steel. Designed for modular use,
each base weighs one cylinder with the ability to connect up to six
bases to a single indicator. To improve corrosion resistance, the scale
is zinc oxide primed and dry powder epoxy coated. It includes a
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cover plate to protect the load cell from dust, dirt and condensate. The
capacity is 4,000 pounds with accuracy to plus-or-minus 0.5 percent.
The base size is 39.88 by 22.38 inches. A 4 1/2-digit display is standard
with options for a five-digit or 1099 chemical process controller. 215/7662670; www.scaletronscales.com.
Composting Equipment
BROWN BEAR CORPORATION
R31 SERIES
R31 Series paddle aerator attachments
from Brown Bear Corporation can be used
for sludge drying and aeration of compost
windrows. They attach to high-flow skidR31 Series paddle aerator
steers and compact track loaders. The aerattachments from Brown
ator attachment can be used with flows of
Bear Corporation
up to 50 gpm and pressures up to 5,500
psi, creating up to 95 hydraulic hp that can be transmitted to the aerator rotor. It is available with or without the universal skid-steer hitch
and in either 8- or 10-inch widths. The 31-inch-diameter aerator exposes
100 percent of the material to oxygen so noxious odors are minimized.
Pad space can be conserved since the aerator can stack windrows adjacent to one another. Drive to the aerator rotor is through the high-flow
hydraulic system of the carrier. Changing from the bucket to the aerator takes a matter of minutes and eliminates the need for separate
machines. 641/322-4220; www.brownbearcorp.com.
move the material end to end for a fast, thorough mix. Total movement of material in the
mixing chamber eliminates dead spots common in conventional auger mixers. The rotor
lifts the material past the wedging point of
Industrial Compost Series
the lower side auger, providing a fluffier mixmixers from Roto-Mix
ture while lowering power requirements. The
conveyor is used to build windrows or static piles. Mixers are available
in 16.7-, 23-, 27.8- and 34.1-cubic-yard capacities as stationary, trailer or
truck-mount units. 620/338-0090; www.rotomix.com.
SCARAB INTERNATIONAL
COMPOST WINDROW TURNER
The Scarab International compost windrow
turner can turn windrows from 8 to 27 feet wide.
They have belt-driven drums that deliver a large
amount of horsepower to the drum, translating
into lower fuel consumption and less time in the
windrow, which means lower labor costs.
Compost windrow turner
Radiators, engines, drive systems, suspenfrom Scarab International
sions and final drive motors are all oversized
for reliability and longevity. The track system allows windrow turning in
the most challenging conditions, while panoramic cabs and simple controllers make it a safe and efficient way to turn compost. Open access for
easy maintenance and rubber-lined tunnels to decrease debris in the air
when operating are important features. Flexible designs can be customized
to fit all windrow composting needs. 806/883-7621; www.scarabmfg.com.
Dewatering Equipment
AQUA-ZYME DISPOSAL
SYSTEMS ADS 30-YARD
DEWATERING UNIT
The ADS 30-Yard Dewatering Unit from
AQUA-Zyme Disposal Systems can be filled
ADS 30-Yard Dewatering
with 22,000 to 25,000 gallons of septic,
Unit from AQUA-Zyme
grease trap or municipal biosolids at 1 to 2
Disposal Systems
percent solids in two hours. After draining
24 hours, it can be picked up using a standard roll-off truck and transported for solids disposal. Sludge volume can be reduced by 80 percent,
with reductions to 98 percent in BOD, COD, FOG and TSS. Effluent is
clean, the unit has few moving parts, and the size of the filter media can
be customized. Standard equipment includes a roll-over tarp system;
side, floor and center screens; 1/4-inch floor plate; 7-gauge side plates;
four door binder ratchets; eight drain ports; two inlet ports; and a longhandle scraper. The average life span is 12 to 14 years. Models are also
available in a 15-yard size. 979/245-5656; www.aqua-zyme.com.
IN THE ROUND
DEWATERING DRUM
User-friendly horizontal dewatering drums
from In The Round Dewatering are mounted on
a roll-off frame. They can dewater 18,000 to
25,000 gallons per fill, providing liquid-free
Dewatering drums from
material overnight. The drum provides results
In The Round Dewatering
with any material that will flock, including
grease. Filling can be done multiple times prior to rotation, and the unit
turns every two hours, usually overnight. It is energy-efficient, as it only
requires 1/4 hp to operate. 317/539-7304; www.itrdewatering.com.
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Grinders/Shredders
BOERGER MULTICRUSHER
The Multicrusher twin-shaft grinder from
Boerger is widely applicable for solids and debrisladen fluids. It grinds and crushes foreign objects
like stringent materials, wood, plastics, fruits,
textiles, etc., to ensure the trouble-free operation of downstream equipment. It homogMulticrusher grinder
enizes the medium, thereby facilitating the
from Boerger
pumping process. It is available in five
series, with throughput volumes up to 1,400 gpm. It incorporates
the MIP-Design that allows for the quick and convenient replacement of all wetted parts without the removal of pipes. 612/435-7341;
www.boerger.com.
Grit Handling/Removal/Hauling
SCHREIBER GRIT & GREASE
The Grit & Grease removal system from Schreiber consists of two rectangular concrete channels that separate and collect grit and grease. One
channel settles particles while the other collects
grease. A rotating spiral flow pattern washes
organics from the grit, then deposits it in
Grit & Grease removal
a trough at the bottom of the channel. A grit pump mounted to a traveling bridge then pumps the grit to an elevated trough sloped at one end
to transfer the slurry to a classifier for further washing and dewatering.
Floating grease is transported to one end of the channel by an air-skimming system. Air is directed onto the surface of the grease channel in
the direction of a rotating screw conveyor. The screw conveyor rotates,
lifting the grease for disposal in a collection container. 205/655-7466;
www.schreiberwater.com.
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Headworks
BADGER METER MODMAG
ModMAG electromagnetic flowmeters from
Badger Meter have a nonintrusive, open-flow
design that virtually eliminates pressure loss.
With no moving parts to impede the flow stream,
maintenance is minimal, even in challenging fluid
conditions. They are available with
ModMAG electromagnetic
a battery-operated option for stand- flowmeters from Badger Meter
alone applications and models built
for field verification testing. Whether its improving accuracy, decreasing system maintenance or meeting the demands of challenging liquid
conditions, they deliver the performance required by critical flow-measurement applications. 877/243-1010; www.badgermeter.com.
Screening Systems
AQUALITEC CORP. RAKETEC
can use it for wastewater treatment and product processing. The drive
system requires no lubrication or trunnion wheels, which lowers maintenance while improving operational reliability. The friction-driven rotating cleaner brush results in low spray water usage. The automatic overflow
bypass with overflow sensor protects sensitive downstream processes
from damage. The screen perforations range from 0.6 to 6 mm
diameter, with capacities up to 10 mgd. The standard material of construction is 304 stainless steel, with 316L stainless
steel available. 886/929-7773; www.cleantekwater.com.
BILFINGER WATER
TECHNOLOGIES REGAINER
The Regainer rotary fine screen from Bilfinger Water Technologies
is an internally fed, self-cleaning cylindrical screen constructed from
Vee-Wire that captures a high level of solids. The screen is attached to
a segmented sprocket driven by a chain,
and rotates on four trunnion wheels mounted
on the frame. Influent enters through the
weir tank, which reduces turbulence, and
cascades onto the rotating screen surface
through a 90-degree arc. Screened influent will shear along the Vee-Wire,
Regainer rotary fine screen from
where liquid will separate from the
Bilfinger Water Technologies
solids and pass through into a discharge tank. Solids retained inside the screen are directed toward the
discharge by diverter plates. Additional reduction of liquid content will
occur when the solids are continuously rolled along the length of the
screen. The Vee-Wire screen is cleaned using water injected by an internal and external spray bar. 651/638-3151; www.water.bilfinger.com.
ENVIRO-CARE COMPANY
ENVIRO-CARE/SAVI FLO-DRUM SCREEN
The Enviro-Care/SAVI Flo-Drum Screen with a 2
mm perforated opening has a proven capture rate of 86
percent as verified by UK-WIR testing in 2015. A triple
face seal is the first barrier to incoming solids in the flow.
The labyrinth seal prevents even small solids and
Enviro-Care Company
Enviro-Care/SAVI
hair from bypassing the screen. As the drum
Flo-Drum Screen
rotates, solids are captured on the interior of the
drum and collected by strategically placed scoops that deposit the solids
into the conveyor trough, where they are moved to discharge. A brush
and spray on the exterior of the drum keep even the smallest solids inside
the perforated drum. 815/636-8306; www.enviro-care.com.
HYDRO-DYNE ENGINEERING
GREAT WHITE
The Great White center/dual flow screen from HydroDyne Engineering has been independently certified to have
a high screening capture ratio. It easily collects and offloads screenings, including rags and stringy material. Its
dual spray wash grid design, sealing system and UHMWPE guide links make it ideal for the filtering and offloading of water and wastewater screenings. The sealing
system ensures all tolerances are held to 1/2 mm. It is
designed to handle low to high flows
with 1/2 to 25 mm openings, and can Great White flow screen from
Hydro-Dyne Engineering
be incorporated into a septage receiving station. 813/818-0777; www.hydro-dyne.com.
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The high-capacity Maxi Screen receiving station from Screenco
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with a collection sump and a high-capacity 6-inch drain. The screen
has two 3/8-inch-gapped stainless steel bar screens at opposing
angles, with the front screen virtually self-cleaning. It is a nonmechanical, simple way to remove large
pieces of trash, rocks and other debris
from the flow stream. This unit has a
4-inch telescoping inlet hose that moves
laterally and can be easily connected to
any vacuum truck or other flow stream.
The system is portable, and the
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area allows for continued use
and is easy to rake clean to the garbage drain tray. It can treat over
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Grinders/Shredders
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JWC Environmental 10K Series Muffin Monster
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Smith & Loveless OPTIFLOW 270 Baffle System
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case studies
Problem
Solution
A study compared two 125-foot-diameter anaerobic digesters to determine if the JetMix Vortex Mixing System from Evoqua Water
Technologies could perform better than linear motion mixing at a reduced
energy level. The JetMix system uses two pumps with 100
hp motors, delivering 9,000
gpm through nine jet nozzles.
A variable-frequency drive
optimized the run periods for
less variable, optimal volatile
solids destruction and methane production.
RESULT:
The district found that the total energy use could be reduced by
over 80 percent without negative impacts on volatile solids destruction,
gas production or operation of the digesters. The district was able to
optimize methane gas production, preventing spikes and providing a
consistent flow to its cogeneration units. 800/524-6324; www.evoqua.com.
Problem
Solution
RESULT:
The utility has seen
a significant savings. We
have an annual savings of $80,000, and this reduction will continue for
the life of the system, says Randy Corbin, director of utilities. The
box paid for itself in savings after the first nine months. It truly is
dewatering made simple. 713/699-0152; www.flotrend.com.
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By Craig Mandli
Problem
Solution
The plant converted its old system into a pair of co-mixed, recirculated
holding tanks. New positive displacement pumps
keep the biosolids mixed
and feed the dewatering
system. Two old belt presses
were replaced with a single
rotary
press from
Fournier Industries.
RESULT:
The district no longer has to haul liquid biosolids, and the overall
processing cost is half of what it used to be. The Fournier rotary press
has been in continuous operation for over 3 1/2 years and we havent
changed anything, says Tom Azevedo, project manager with United
Water, which operates the plant. Over that period, there have been no
major maintenance issues. 418/423-6912; www.rotary-press.com.
Problem
Solution
RESULT:
The design used existing infrastructure, making the upgrade efficient and uncomplicated. The covers continue to perform as advertised. 952/829-0731; www.ieccovers.com.
Problem
The Western Wake Regional Water Reclamation Facility in North Carolinas Research Triangle region needed to meet strict nitrogen and phosphorus standards for permitted discharge to the Cape Fear River and for
reclaimed use at the plant.
Solution
Plant personnel chose an advanced five-stage biological treatment process for biological removal of nitrogen and phosphorus, followed by secondary clarifiers. The clarified effluent flows by gravity to eight HSF2220-2F
Hydrotech Discfilters from
Kruger USA, followed by UV
disinfection. Biosolids are dewatered with belt filter presses and
dried with BioCon dryers. The
Class A product is sold and
transported off site by a nutrient management company and
applied as an agricultural soil
amendment.
RESULT:
The Hydrotech Discfilters treat 15.3 mgd average and 47.5 mgd
peak flows. Two wet biosolids cake silos, two BioCon dryers, a dryproduct handling and storage process including a pelletizing and
screening system, and an inert gas and dust collection system complete
the process. The two-dryer system is designed for a build-out capacity
of 14 dry tons per day. The dryers minimize the amount of biosolids
handled and provide a desirable and marketable product. 919/6778310; www.krugerusa.com.
Problem
Naval Air Station Jacksonville is the largest Navy base in the Southeast
and the third-largest in the nation. To meet the Navys aggressive energy
reform targets, the base searched for technologies to reduce energy
consumption.
Solution
RESULT:
The project substantially reduced energy consumption and lowered overall biosolids costs by eliminating aerobic digestion. The solution
produced Class B biosolids suitable for land application. 904/819-9170;
www.nuterra.green.
Problem
Solution
King County and design engineer CDM Smith decided on ProTechtor Multi-Rake Bar Screens from Kusters Water with 6 mm and 10
mm bar spacing due to their reliability, low
maintenance, and easy-cleaning bar rack.
The screens include multiple rakes typically spaced on 5-foot centers that clean the
bar rack every five seconds at the highest
speed setting. This increased cleaning frequency is advantageous, particularly under
higher flow conditions. If there is damage
to the bar rack, each individual bar can be
quickly and easily replaced by maintenance
personnel with simple hand tools.
RESULT:
The screens were placed into service
in the summer of 2014, and plant operators have indicated improved
screening removal efficiencies, as well as improved performance of
downstream processes. 800/264-7005; www.kusterswater.com.
Conversion of suction-tube-type clarifiers to spiralblade clarifiers rectifies clogging and seal issues
Problem
The City of Lake City, Florida, operated a pair of 60-foot-diameter secondary suction tube (organ pipe) clarifiers from 1974 to 2013. In their later
years the clarifiers required high maintenance, exhibiting frequent suction
tube clogging and sludge return box seal failures.
Solution
Ovivo USAs Clarifier Rebuild Group replaced the clarifier components with new-style spiral-blade clarifier systems using a center manifold device (CMD). The existing tanks piping used the typical centrally
and concentrically located return
activated sludge (RAS) pipe within
center support/influent columns.
The CMD allows the sludge collected by the spiral blades to be
withdrawn through the existing
under-tank RAS piping without
modification.
RESULT:
The project saved the expense of digging into the reinforced concrete of the tank bottom to relocate the RAS collection port and its connection to the existing piping layout. The clarifiers have been reliable
and consistently perform better than the original units. Since no tank
modifications were required, the clarifiers could be converted to the
new-style mechanisms without any construction delays for under-tank
piping changes. 512/834-6000; www.ovivowater.com.
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case studies
Problem
Solution
Problem
Solution
RESULT:
RESULT:
Problem
Problem
Regulatory, economic and environmental pressures prompted a midsized Arkansas plants operator to seek a drying system that could transform biosolids into Class A product, eliminating the time, transportation
and landfill costs associated with Class B biosolids.
Solution
Solution
RESULT:
Amazingly, the outcome is
always stable at 20 percent solids, says operator Dean Durham. No matter if the incoming biosolids are lower or higher in solids. The system is always automatically
adapting. And Primes service technicians were on site to assist with
the startup and have been available for support as needed as the plan
ramped up. Less cleanup, less downtime and lower energy use provide
savings. 269/694-6666; www.psirotary.com.
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The Therma-Flite drying system fills the need for a continuousfeed system matched to the communitys dewatering technology and the need
for odor control. Software is preprogrammed with the right timing and temperature variables during startup and testing, and the dryer can run 24/7 with
less operations staff. The system runs five days a week, 14
hours a day, starting with material at 19 to 20 percent solids.
The final Class A dried product is about 94 percent solids.
RESULT:
Three years from the
startup, the city has achieved
its goals. Class A biosolids eliminate trucking and disposal costs, saving more than $400,000 annually. The plant is recovering nutrient-rich
material valued by local hay farmers. 877/379-7537; www.therma-flite.com.
Problem
Solution
Schwing Bioset ran a dual demo of its screw press and Bioset system. During the pilot, the company brought its FSP 600 Screw Press
to dewater the partially aerobically digested waste activated sludge. The
dewatered product was then passed along to the mobile Bioset reactor, an
advanced alkaline stabilization process that produces a Class A/EQ biosolids. Over the two-week pilot, the screw press produced a dewatered product
of 30 percent solids on average, even while operating the machine at 130 to
150 percent of design throughput capability. After polymer optimization,
the end result was realized with 14 pounds of
active polymer per ton,
and the capture rate was
above 95 percent. The
Bioset system was used
during the entire second
week, producing the
Class A/EQ product.
RESULT:
Based on the pilot results, plant personnel are designing the new
biosolids-handling facility to include two screw presses, each with
capacity of 1,330 dry pounds per hour. They are also installing the
Bioset Process configured as a Class B system. Space was left to upgrade
to Class A in the future. 715/247-3433; www.schwingbioset.com.
Problem
Porcynergies methanization plant in Frances Marne River Valley processes livestock manure and crop byproducts. The plant wanted to eliminate waste disposal costs and take advantage of government renewable
energy incentives, notably sale of electricity produced from biomethane.
Solution
RESULT:
The Porcynergie methanization plant turns farm waste into a valuable
and previously untapped resource. 800/879-3677; www.rwlwater.com.
Problem
Solution
USP Technologies performed a system trial using its Cloevis biofilm removal service. The trial quickly reduced hydrogen sulfide to
desired levels at both control points and eliminated all odor complaints.
The initial conditioning period involved two separate 24-hour treatments,
which were completed two days apart. Maintenance treatments included
one 12-hour treatment after the first 12 days and one 8-hour treatment after
an additional 24 days.
As ongoing maintenance, treatments are
completed every three
to four weeks, depending on the rate of biofilm regeneration.
RESULT:
Since the initial
conditioning period, hydrogen sulfide average levels have steadily been
at 5 ppm or less at the force-main discharge manhole and sulfides at
the downstream lift station have been significantly reduced. 877/3464262; www.usptechnologies.com.
People.
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industry news
Endress+Hauser, Rockwell Automation
invest in training unit
Industry partners Endress+Hauser and Rockwell Automation contributed to a $1 million, 1,800-square-foot Process Training Unit (PTU) at BridgeValley Community and Technical College in South Charleston, West
Virginia. The BridgeValley PTU will serve companies seeking workforce
training for their employees and customers and for students to utilize as they
pursue degree programs.
Antero
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Pretreatment
Susan Gilbert
20 YEARS
Specializing in
Software & Service
There are a lot of people depending on us for clean drinking water. Thats one thing I like
about the water treatment business. You can take a lot of
pride
in your job.
Don Gariepy
Water Treatment Plant Mechanic
Charlotte-Mecklenburg (N.C.) Utility Department
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light from Larson Electronics features a 150-watt light head that produces 13,000 lumens mounted atop a non-sparking aluminum base
stand. The lamp can be adjusted up or down 90 degrees and locked into
position by loosening two hand screws on the side of the light head.
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water:
product spotlight
Neptune mechanical diaphragm metering pumps offer
high-pressure, flow-through design
By Ed Wodalski
Series MP7000 mechanically actuated diaphragm metering pumps
from the Neptune Chemical Pump Co., part of PSG, a Dover company,
are designed for water and wastewater applications. The self-priming
pumps have a maximum capacity of 275 gph and pressures to 235 psi. The
pumps feature a metallic, corrosion-resistant gearbox, oversize check
valves to improve performance (minimum friction losses), bronze gears
for quiet running and longer service life, suction lift capacity exceeding
20 feet on water-like chemicals, and the ability to handle viscosities in
excess of 2,500 cps.
There are applications that are above the normal 100-150 psi maximum capabilities of most mechanically actuated diaphragm metering
pumps, where hydraulically actuated diaphragm metering pumps need
to be employed to meet higher pressure requirements, says Tom ODonnell,
director of business development for PSG Dover.
Neptune can now handle these applications with a mechanically
actuated diaphragm meter pump, he says. Say youre pumping into a
200 psi line, instead of having to use a hydraulic-actuated diaphragm
metering pump to overcome the higher pressure, a Neptune mechanically
actuated diaphragm metering pump can be utilized, offering a lower price
and ease of operation. One of the benefits of the mechanically actuated
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wastewater:
product spotlight
Hydro International grit removal
system adaptable for
intermittent pumping
By Ed Wodalski
The HeadCell grit removal system from Hydro
International can be adapted for intermittent operation by incorporating a deeper grit sump and can be
HeadCell grit removal system
configured to accept submersible pumps within the
from Hydro International
separation chamber.
The HeadCell has been around for about 15 years
and has generally been applicable to a range of plant
sizes. Basically weve offered one operating mode and
one pump configuration, says Marcia Sherony, national sales manager
its a very small footfor Hydro International in North America. We now offer a larger-diamprint. You could process
eter grit sump for intermittent pumping or to utilize a submersible pump.
about 92 mgd with a 100-micron cut point in a
Designed for new plant construction and retrofits, the modular, mulroughly 16- by 65-foot footprint.
tiple-tray solids settleable concentrator features a stacked design that can
The grit removal system operates continuously without power. When
remove grit 75 microns and larger. Tray diameters range from 4 feet to 12
intermittent pumping is utilized and it is not necessarily recommended
feet; the number of trays can be varied to treat a range of flows.
for every plant at predetermined periods according to site conditions,
Influent enters trays tangentially via the distribution header, splitting
fluidizing agitates the collected grit prior to it being pumped to the clasflow equally between the trays, setting up a rotary flow pattern that forces
sifying and dewatering systems. The HeadCell can be designed to remove
particles into a boundary layer. This forces grit particles toward the cen85 to 95 percent of all grit entering the plant.
ter of the unit into the underflow collection sump. De-gritted effluent
Using our cost of grit calculator, you can input numbers from your
leaves the chamber over a high-level weir that can be positioned on any
plant and it will tell you how much grit costs you, she says. People dont
of the basins four walls.
think about cleaning up the aeration basin; they dont think thats caused
We have systems installed at smaller plants that have a peak of about
by poor grit removal. They think its normal maintenance that has to be
2 mgd. Our largest installation is over 500 mgd, Sherony says. For a 2
done on a regular schedule, but it is often largely due to poor grit removal.
mgd plant, we can use a 4-foot-diameter unit and a couple of trays. When
The grit removal system is also suitable for pretreatment for memyou get into very large flows, 100 mgd, you need multiple units. But because
brane bioreactor and other advanced treatment processes. 866/615-8130;
they are the stacked-tray design, even if you have four large HeadCells,
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people/awards
Joyce Ruocco, a clerk in the Wastewater Division of the Department of
Public Works, was named October Employee of the Month in Milford, Connecticut, for her outstanding work performance, dedicated service to the
city, and her professional and positive attitude.
events
Feb. 1-5
AMTA/AWWA Membrane Technology Conference & Exposition, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas.
Visit www.awwa.org.
Feb. 3-4
AWWA Hawaii Section Conference, Hawaii Convention Center,
Honolulu. Visit www.awwa-hi.org.
Feb. 8-10
New York Water Environment Association Annual Conference
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Central States Water Environment Association-Minnesota
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Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport
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AWWA 2016 YP Chair Training, Hilton San Diego Bayfront.
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49th International Conference on Water Management Modeling,
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Virginia Water Environment Association Industrial Waste and
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