USA chemical storage facilities , which will replace the current existing gasbased disinfection system with a safer liquid system , and ;
• An all-new return activated sludge pumping system , which will provide upgraded replacements for the 48 existing pumps , VFDs and electrical power and control panels currently in use at secondary sedimentation tanks .
Regional San is also taking an innovative approach to design throughout the EchoWater Project , improving efficiencies and accuracy through design tools and methods like 3D design models to reduce the occurrence of design errors , reliability centered design ( RCD ) and maintenance ( RCM ), and 5D modeling with Synchro technology to watch construction in time lapse and identify potential timing conflicts before they occur .
“ The goals of these efforts are to provide the most efficient and reliable systems possible , not only in terms of initial capital cost , but more importantly for the long term life of the assets ,” said Kyotani .
BENEFITTING S AC R A M E N T O ’ S ENVIRONMENT AND THE COMMUNITY When completed , the EchoWater Project will bring multiple benefits to Sacramento and its residents , not least of which is a higher standard of water quality for the Sacramento River , which will in turn provide better protection for the delicate Sacramento River Delta ecosystem .
“ The entire treated flow from the upgraded plant will meet Title 22 recycled water quality ,” said Kyotani , noting that Regional San is actively working on projects to increase the usage of recycled
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