Quad3's investigation into the facility determined that due to the age of the current facility, the age of the equipment, the facility's continued difficulties in meeting current standards, the cold weather operating shortcomings associated with a trickling filter system, and the projected growth of the TYAD facilities population, a complete system replacement was necessary. A new Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) type activated sludge system was the most economically decision.
The new facility will include a cast-in-place reinforced concrete secondary treatment and sludge holding structure, a new building to house rotary drum filters, process blowers, and an ultraviolet light disinfection unit. Additional process piping and the demolition of obsolete structures is included with the project. The new facility will maintain the 800,000 GPD permitted hydraulic capacity, be more operation and maintenance friendly, and more flexible hydraulically and organically in comparison to the old trickling filter process.
Required permits include a PA Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) – Part II Water Quality Permit, Approval from the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC), and approval from the Monroe County Conservation District for erosion and sedimentation control measures to be employed during construction.