The Asheboro Team Meets New Nitrogen Limits Without A Costly Plant Upgrade

Instead of waiting for tougher nitrogen permit limits, operators in Asheboro, N.C., proactively advanced the nutrient removal capacity of existing plant and equipment.
The Asheboro Team Meets New Nitrogen Limits Without A Costly Plant Upgrade
Proud of their product, John Stake, Chris Schadt and Mike Wiseman watch final effluent on its way to Hasketts Creek from the Asheboro Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Mike Wiseman and his operations team knew they would face a total nitrogen limit in their new permit, due in 2016.

So, instead of waiting to see the actual limit, and instead of resigning themselves to a costly plant upgrade, they set out last year to see how low they could...

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