Project Information
- Location: Vancouver, Canada
- Project Type: Municipal Wastewater Treatment
- Completion Date: June 2015
Treatment Objectives
- Design Flow: 2,200 m3/d (6,000 PE)
AWARD
PROJECT BACKGROUND
A variety of factors can cause engineers to rethink capacity expansion when it comes to getting more out of your wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). These can include anything from physical footprint and costs, all the way to the level of treatment desired and power demands for operations. On a very basic level, the simple matter of real estate can make or break the feasibility of a wastewater solution that is both effective and economical.
Located approximately 50 miles (80 kms) east of Chicago, the existing WWTP at Valparaiso, Indiana, served approximately 1,000 residential customers in addition to commercial developments with a Return Activated Sludge (RAS) treatment plant designed to accommodate 1.35 MGD.
Due to upcoming changes in water quality regulations, the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) was looking to reduce their raw influent Total Suspended Solids (TSS) by 50% and Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) by 30%. However, in order to meet these objectives, they faced challenges in terms of both space and budget.
THE NEI ANSWER
To solve the problems in Sechelt, the Organica Water solution made its debut in North America, making the facility in Sechelt the first to appear on the continent to date. Due to its garden-like appearance and odorless operation, the facility is optimal for being placed not only in close vicinity, but directly in the neighborhoods of Sechelt, overall reducing pumping and collection costs for the municipality.
The treatment facility was quickly integrated into the community after the start of operation in 2014 and became known for not only completely fulfilling its role in wastewater treatment but being available for public education on sustainable water resource management.
The Water Resource Center, as the locals call it, is serving 6,000 community membersand is ensured to offer effective wastewater treatment to people for the next 20 years. Provisions made to increase capacity and nutrient removal incrementally cover the facility for up to 50 years, assuring that this facility meets the highest provincial standards for water quality in Sechelt.
Technology Overview
Since commissioning in 2014, the facility has been treating the daily wastewater generated in the community, while also meeting LEED gold standards and winning numerous awards. Additionally, the facility was featured on Archdaily.com, the world’s most visited Architecture website and received the 2016 FCM Sustainable Communities Award. Check out the video below for more.
Stored in its noise and odor-free greenhouse enclosure, the Sechelt Water Resource Center is a great example of how Organica Water’s sustainable designs can bring economic benefits and minimize neighborhood impacts in municipalities such as Sechelt, Canada and worldwide.
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