Project Number:

3169

Fuller Pond Village Wastewater Treatment Plant

SERVICE:

Odor Control Assessment

DESCRIPTION:

Tech Environmental was retained by Martinage Engineering Associates, Inc. to provide an odor control assessment for the Fuller Pond Village wastewater treatment plant in Middleton, MA.  The objective of this project was to examine the air quality in the enclosed area and to determine the proper exchange rate to prevent unsafe and excessive corrosive conditions.

Tech conducted an onsite evaluation of the rotating biological contactor (RBC) and the clarifier, both of which were located inside an enclosed area due to their odor and corrision potential. Tech also assessed the safety of workers working in the enclosed area, due to their potential exposure to hydrogen sulfide and excessive heat. The results of this assessment indicated that some odor control operational and physical modifications should be made before the warmer months arrived. Tech made design recommendations to minimize corrision and improve working conditions in the enclosed area.  These included installing a second high speed fan and carbon system and running the existing odor control fan and carbon system continuously during all seasons but the winter.

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Key Points

  • Tech conducted an odor control assessment for Fuller Pond Village wastewater treatment plant in Middleton, MA.
  • Tech conducted an onsite evaluation and made design recommendations to reduce corrosion and improve employee working conditions.