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New York announced completion of a $51 million wastewater construction project in Sylvan Beach.
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The project modernized the East Oneida Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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The facility replaces an older plant that was not meeting an 85% purity requirement and now produces water that is 98% clean.
Project Modernizes East Oneida Lake Plant
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced completion of a $51 million construction project to modernize the East Oneida Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Village of Sylvan Beach.
The governor’s office announced the project’s completion Oct. 7.
The facility replaces an older plant that was not meeting an 85% purity requirement and now produces water that is 98% clean, according to WKTV.
An image from WKTV showing the East Oneida Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Village of Sylvan Beach, NY. Image: WKTV
Sequencing Batch Reactor Uses Multiple Treatment Stages
The system, called a sequencing batch reactor, uses multiple treatment stages, including oxygenation, biological activity and chemical treatment, to ensure the water released into the creek is safe, according to WKTV.
The new plant is designed to last more than 40 years. Replacing large pumps is expected to cut electrical costs by 50% and reduce chemical costs by 80%.
Modernization Targets Water Quality and Efficiency
The facility also recirculates treated water for use throughout the plant, reducing the need for fresh water, according to WKTV.
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