Valley Creek WWTP Energy and Process Optimization Improvements

  • Value: $24,159,000
  • Started: 2017
  • Completed: 2020
  • Location: Bessemer, AL
  • Owner: Jefferson County Environmental Services
  • Engineer: Hazen & Sawyer

Project Description

The project includes several process upgrades to the existing 170 MGD capacity plant. Renovation of existing 2nd Stage Aeration, which includes modifications to the existing diffused aeration system and SST Air header pipe. New channel to connect existing effluent flume of 1st stage aeration to 2nd stage aeration. New digester mixing systems for 7 anaerobic digesters. New headworks septage receiving systems. New filtrate equalization pump system. New Gravity Belt Thickeners in place of existing centrifuge system. New Pumps for Pump Buildings A and B. Other work includes electrical and instrumentation upgrades throughout the plant.

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