Problem: A wastewater treatment facility in Amarillo, Texas, had a spillage emergency in 2023 caused by lack of repair and maintenance over many years. The spill lasted three days and spread 1 million gallons of partially treated sewage. A detailed review turned up six critical repair needs: blowers, headworks, site electrical, influent pump station, north secondary clarifiers and sludge equipment.
Solution: Rebuild-It Services and Newman Regency Group are working to rebuild, update and repair two damaged clarifiers. The team will also support the six repair needs. The first repair of the secondary clarifier was completed in a few weeks, followed by a rebuild of a primary clarifier drive. These repairs enabled more high- and low-flow capabilities, thus avoiding future spillage.
Result: The plant team is confident that Rebuild-It engineers will help them with many other repairs over the next few years. The team will advise plant operators, repair equipment quickly and efficiently, and incorporate preventive measures to safeguard against future incidences. The team will also assess other equipment and offer retrofit services to further increase plant efficiency.
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