Abstract:The Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (SWSC) operates a 67-MGD, regional activated sludge wastewater treatment facility (SRWTF) located on Bondi Island in Agawam, Massachusetts. The facility began secondary treatment in 1977 and recently upgraded its mechanical, surface aeration system to fine bubble diffusion through a $10.8 million dollar SRF loan.Over the last few years the SWSC has been developing a more competitive operation at the SRWTF. One major component is cost reduction, especially for biosolid… Show more
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