Ceramic membrane system solves disinfection byproduct challenge
Problem:
In 2010, a pine beetle infestation killed most of the trees surrounding the Basin Creek Reservoir in Butte, Montana. Many fell into the chlorinated water, increasing organic matter and disinfection byproducts. To keep using the reservoir, the utility planned the Basin Creek Water Treatment Plant.
Solution:
Initial efforts focused on site selection, pilot testing, hydraulic analysis, distribution system modeling and process selection. The Butte-Silver Bow Water Utility procured an Aqua MultiBore C-Series ceramic membrane system from Aqua-Aerobic Systems. The system could accept water directly from the reservoir, at much higher elevation than the plant. The reservoir
