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Future Proofing Wastewater Systems for Rural Communities | WEFTEC SERIES 2 | EP 5
Kevin Crane of Kubota on membrane bioreactor (MBR) systems that help rural communities meet stricter limits and replace aging lagoons.
In this episode of Engineers for Communities, host Michael Groselle, PE talks with Kevin Crane from Kubota about membrane bioreactor (MBR) systems for rural wastewater treatment. They focus on simple operation, compact design and how rural areas can future proof their wastewater systems for current and upcoming regulations.
Guest
Kevin Crane, Kubota.
In this episode
- How MBR systems can handle tight phosphorus and nitrogen limits with biological treatment and simple chemical steps.
- Why membranes can "future proof" a plant against stricter environmental rules.
- Remote monitoring and SCADA, so operators can make changes without going to the site.
- Replacing aging lagoons with compact MBR plants that run at higher mixed liquor concentrations and need less space.
- Tank options from precast concrete to stainless steel, and designs for cold northern and hot southern climates.
Read about MES package wastewater treatment plant design in Colorado.
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