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Problem
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Solution
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Result
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Sludge
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Promotes
improved flocculation
§
Promotes
better settling performance
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Digests
solids
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§
Operational
efficiency
§
Eliminates
bulking in the clarifier
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Reduces
haul-off expense
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Contaminants
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§
Reduces
BOD
§
Reduces
COD
§
Reduces
TSS
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§
Reduces
penalties and surcharges
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Helps
achieve effluent standards
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Increases
capacity/volume of plant
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Odor
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§
Controls
hydrogen sulfide
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Controls
ammonia and amines
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Reduces
odors
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Eliminates
most odors
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Eliminates
masking agents
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Increases
equipment life
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Fats,
Oils,
Greases
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§
Reduces
scum formation
§
Eliminates
need for emulsification agents
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Replaces
mechanical scum removal
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§
Saves
expense of emulsifying agents
§
Reduces
frequency of line blockage
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Reduces
cost of aerator operation
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Shock
Disruptions
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§
Helps
quickly reduce organic concentrations
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§
Reduces
effect and cost of shock
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Allows
plant to recover from toxins
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Lift
Stations
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§
Reduces
odors
§
Reduces
pipe clogs
§
Increases
float operation reliability
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§
Pumps
last longer
§
Increases
the value of the plant
§
Decreases
cleaning at lift stations
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Application
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§
No
machinery required
§
No
redesign of plant
§
Easily
done by existing manpower
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§
No
cost increase
§
Controls
timing
§
Reduces
maintenance
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