Construction Magazine May 2016 | Page 141

AN ARRAY OF UPGRADES Beyond the main BNR facility , the additional initiatives will support and enhance water quality through such features as :
• Tertiary treatment facilities with functionalities including granular media filters , pump station and chlorine contact basins ;
• A massive flow equalization project , which will provide increased storage to existing basins to reduce peak flow volumes to the BNR facility ;
• Nitrifying sidestream treatment to reduce ammonia loads before they reach the main BNR facility , reducing strain and chemical costs on the main plant ;
• New and improved disinfection
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