Springfield, MO to Build New Ozone Disinfection System

Posted by admin on February 17, 2010 under Ozone News, Wastewater Treatment | Be the First to Comment

The City of Springfield, MO will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony today (Feb 17, 2010) for their new Ozone Disinfection System. This $16 million project is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and distributed by the EPA which is directing funds to projects that meet both economic and environmental needs.

By upgrading their ozone disinfection system, Springfield will accomplish several goals. Perhaps of most concern to area residents is that City’s disinfection capacity will be increased by 50%. This increased capacity will improve downstream water-quality in both Table Rock Lake and Lake Taneycomo. In addition, the project is expected to create 30 jobs until its expected completion in 2012.

The increased efficiency of the new ozone system is expected to decrease energy consumption by $4 million over 20 years. Maintenance costs will also be reduced, for a savings of $2 million over 20 years.

The groundbreaking is to be held at Springfield’s Southwest Wastewater Treatment Plant (SWWTP), beginning at 11:30 am. Attendees are expected to include Congressman Roy Blunt, as well as several state and regional representatives of the DNR and EPA.

The Springfield SWWTP was originally constructed in 1959 and has gone through several major upgrades since then. It currently removes 70,000 pounds of pollutants from wastewater per day and is capable of treating 42.5 million gallons of wastewater per day (continually) or up to 90 millions per day (over brief periods). You can find more information at the following link: http://www.springfieldmo.gov/sanitary/southwest.html

For further information on ozone use in wastewater treatment, refer to the following sources:
Ozone Vs. Chlorine in Water
Ozone Injection Systems
Ozone Color Removal
Ozone Effect on Bacteria, Mold and Viruses