The aging wastewater lagoon aerator system in the Michigan village of Lakeview was losing effectiveness and needed replacing.
The village’s simple three-lagoon system with aeration and a rib-shaped array of pipes for final discharge went online in the 1970s. Over time, the aeration system deteriorated. Leaves and debris clogged air hoses, algae mats built up and neighbors complained of odors.In reviewing solutions Darin Dood, village manager, was discouraged at the prices being quoted. In the end, the village selected a set of TITUS Twister model FL-6 floating aeration blowers. The affordable, energy efficient units quickly resolved the lagoon’s issues.Cascading Issues
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