Mini-Case Study: To Upgrade the Grit System or Not to Upgrade? Ditch Debris Data Answers the Question

Short case study of a Central Florida facility that saved money on wastewater grit system upgrading by knowing the location and depth of solids in their tanks.

Problem:

A 0.5 MGD wastewater treatment facility was preparing its capital improvement budget for maintaining and restoring capacity in its two oxidation ditches. The utility had allocated funding to replace its aging fiberglass grit system as part of an upcoming expansion, but didn’t have data on the system’s actual performance.

How SediVision Helped:

SediVision’s underwater imaging and mapping technology identified a total volume of 135.1 cubic yards of debris and a corresponding 4.5% reduction in basin capacity. While sediment accumulation was confirmed, it was not enough to justify the cost of replacing the grit system in the current budget cycle.

Outcome:

Equipped with clear data on the wastewater system performance, the utility saw significant savings by being able to postpone the grit system replacement. The utility opted to redirect the funds towards a future cleaning project instead.

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Related posts from Wastewater Visibility News on Florida wastewater and wastewater treatment in other southeastern states:

• Mini-Case Study: Southwest Florida Wastewater Treatment Plant
• SediVision Case Study: Blacks Ford Water Reclamation Facility
• SediVision Wastewater Case Study: Louisville Metropolitan Sewer District

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