The Shepherdstown Wastewater Treatment Plant processes 0.7 mgd of municipal wastewater. The process was upgraded to an SBR type system with membrane filtration for the final effluent. This produces a significant volume of sludge requiring dewatering before disposal. The plant faced multiple challenges, including:
- Higher plant costs and lower plant capacity due to a low capture rate, and an inefficient dewatering process that lead to higher disposal costs
- Frequent mechanical failures with outdated belt filter presses, increasing maintenance expenses
- High polymer consumption, adding to operational costs
- Limited automation, requiring significant operator involvement
- Seasonal flows due to a local university population representing over one-third of the flow to the facility
The implementation of the HUBER Q-PRESS 620.2 screw press has dramatically improved sludge dewatering efficiency at the Shepherdstown Wastewater Treatment Plant. With lower operating costs, improved environmental performance, and enhanced automation, the facility is now well-equipped to meet future regulatory and operational challenges.
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