Problem: The Woodberry Super Station in Hillsborough County, Florida, pumps up to 17 mgd to the Falkenburg Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility. The odor-control system was to be replaced with a biotrickling filter followed by a carbon polishing filter and ductwork to allow either unit to operate independently.
Solution: The EcoFilter biotrickling filter odor control technology (BioAir) was selected for its ability to treat very high hydrogen sulfide loads and the ability of the EcoBase media to remove relatively high concentrations of methyl mercaptan. The system is environmentally friendly and inexpensive to operate, and it requires minimal operator attention and maintenance.
Result: The
