Picture depicts the two activated carbon filters
and the two clay filters.
PROJECT: EVALUATION,
MODIFACTION AND OPTIMIZATION OF A CONTAMINATED GROUNDWATER TREATMENT
PLANT
LOCATION: Vancouver, BC
OWNER: MacMillan Bloedel
Limited
DESCRIPTION: NovaTec was
retained to assess the performance of a recently installed 400
m3/d contaminated groundwater treatment plant, evaluate upgrading
options and recommended modifications. The treatment plant consists
of an aeration tank, sand filter, bag filters, clay filters and
activated carbon filters. The contaminants of concern are iron
and PAH. The study recommended a number of modifications to reduce
costs and simplify operation.