The University Area Joint Authority Beneficial Reuse project has received national recognition through the Engineering Excellence Awards competition sponsored by the American Council of Engineering Companies.

The project was designed by Herbert, Rowland & Grubic, Inc.

This innovative wastewater treatment design, which is the largest operational water reuse project of its kind in the Northeastern United States, was one of just 16 projects from around the globe to receive honor awards.

The project involved expanding a 6 million gallons per day wastewater treatment plant to 10.4 mgd with the addition of a biological nutrient removal treatment system to remove nitrogen and phosphorus.

In addition, an advanced water treatment system was built to recycle a portion of the treated wastewater flow prior to discharge and producing up to 3.0 mgd of recycled potable-grade water.

This recycled water can be utilized by area manufacturers, to supply fire hydrants, and for irrigation by local farmers and golf courses, and for groundwater recharge.

UAJA provides wastewater treatment, sludge composting, and now ultra-pure reclaimed water to communities in the Centre County Region of Pennsylvania.

Link: Reclaimed Water Offers Solutions to Water Quality, Water Demand Problems

5/5/2006