Reinbeck, Iowa - SBRTM - Sequencing Batch Reactor Client: Reinbeck, Iowa Solution: SBRTM - Sequencing Batch Reactor Background: Reinbeck, IA—A special sequencing batch reactor (SBR) system, demonstrating lower operating costs and lower sludge production than conventional SBR’s, is providing greater than 99% removal of organics for the max. 2.4 MGD wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) here. The Grade 3 SBR system, started up in May, 2005, replaced a failing Grade 2 extended air activated sludge system. During treatment of over 200 million gal. of wastewater, only about 170,000 gal. of sludge has been produced. “We got good treatment within a month after startup, and have been getting consistently good effuent, even though our flow can fluctuate a great deal,” reported Brad Evenson, WWTP Operat

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