A California Treatment Plant Opts for a Modern Approach to Controlling Nuisance Odors

A hydroxyl radical misting system to break down grease buildup is another in a long line of leading-edge technologies at a California facility.

A California Treatment Plant Opts for a Modern Approach to Controlling Nuisance Odors

The covered influent channel with nozzles placed above.

Grease and related odors from a trickling filter wet well were so bad at the Silicon Valley Clean Water treatment plant that the staff couldn’t eat lunch at the picnic tables on the deck outside the office.

But 3 1/2 years ago, the plant — located in Redwood City, California —...

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