Changes come slowly in the wastewater treatment industry. That’s why a recent process improvement at a Florida plant is gaining attention.An air-infusion aerator installed in the aeration basin at the Suwannee Wastewater Treatment Plant has enabled high-capacity mixing and water movement, increased treatment efficiency, and boosted dissolved oxygen, while using significantly less energy.The scenario began in 2015 when the Suwannee Water and Sewer District decided to completely renovate the 20-year-old plant and awarded the contract to Waterborne Madison, Florida.Seeking innovation“When this process began, Suwannee asked if we had any innovative ways to reduce their electric bill,” recalls Don Drummond, president
