Water Reclamation Centers (WRCs)
R. M. Clayton
At R.M. Clayton WRC in northwest Atlanta, expansions and improvements
were completed to eliminate the bypasses, spills and other problems
that have affected the plant over the past several years. New
sand filters were installed to keep
phosphorus levels within or below state standards. State-of-the-art
odor control technology was installed to reduce odors disseminating
throughout surrounding areas. A chlorination/dechlorination
disinfection system is in place to kill microscopic bacteria.
In addition, treatment capacity was expanded from the current
100 million gallons per day (MGD) to 122 MGD. In accordance
with the new Clean Air regulations, interim improvements are
being made to the plant's incinerator. Long-term plans are to
replace the incineration process with a heat dryer technology
to treat digested primary and waste activated sludge to produce
a marketable soil conditioner and fertilizer. Improvements to
the R.M. Clayton WRC began in 1998 and were completed in 2002.
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