Pristine Product

A new MBR system meant a learning curve for the Harrison Hot Springs team, but the net result is easier operation and higher-quality effluent.

Jun 17, 2013 | by Trude Witham |

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Pristine Product — The Harrison Hot Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant occupies a small area of the site on which the old plant is still located (far right). The village of Harrison Hot Springs lies less than a mile away, providing a beautiful view for plant workers. (Photography by Jessica Murdy)

Pristine Product — Mark Yasinski, left, and Tyler Simmonds are the sole operators of the Harrison Hot Springs plant.

Pristine Product — Picturesque views of the village enhance the beauty of the site.

Pristine Product — Tyler Simmonds checks the gauges of the UV disinfection equipment (Voltrex).

Pristine Product — Mark Yasinski inspects the demonstration model of the GE Zeeweed 500D hollow-fiber membrane modules in the bioreactor.

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The village of Harrison Hot Springs in British Columbia is known for its soothing mineral water, the sandy beaches of Harrison Lake, and scenic mountain vistas. About a mile from this “Spa of Canada” is the Harrison Hot Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant, a gem in its own right. Keeping the waterways pristine is high priority for the plant team, and they’re doing just that. A major upgrade in 2012 added tertiary polishing with a $4 million modular membrane bioreactor (MBR) containing 128 hollow-fiber membrane modules. A UV disinfection system replaced chlorine gas for safety reasons. Final effluent is discharged to the

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