NIAGARA REGION
weather flows , minimizing the risk of problems in harsher weather . Additionally , the plant aims to be as energy efficient as possible .
“ One area that we ’ ve looked at as part of the design is efficiencies , both energy perspective and chemical utilization perspective ,” says Paul Smeltzer , Director , Water and Wastewater Services for the Niagara Region . “ We ’ ve put technology in place to minimize our energy cost and to minimize our chemical cost . It will be a more cost effective facility once it ’ s commissioned .”
Sometimes finding the best technology for the job requires an extensive search , and the Niagara Region found that technology in wastewater treatment equipment company Fujiwara Industry Co . Ltd . Niagara tapped the Osaka-based company for its commitment to creating innovative , eco-friendly sludge and scum removal systems . With this new system in place , the plant looks forward to significantly