Aeration Enhancement Leads the Way in an Illinois City's Quest to Save on Energy

A series of incremental efficiency improvements add up to substantial savings for a clean-water plant in northeastern Illinois.

Aeration Enhancement Leads the Way in an Illinois City's Quest to Save on Energy

A change in aeration equipment produces the biggest reduction in power use.

Cutting electricity usage in Gurnee has been a gradual process. Over time the results have been significant.

The savings have come without diminishing the plant’s performance. In 2020, the Gurnee plant (23.9 mgd design, 14 mgd average) received a Gold award from the NACWA, its...

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