The City of Goodyear, Ariz. has selected Microvi’s bioprocessing technology for a commercial groundwater nitrate treatment plant, the company announced in a press release.
The plant will be the first commercial biological nitrate treatment in the state of Arizona and Microvi's first installation in the state. The plant is scheduled to be commissioned in the summer of 2022 and will utilize Microvi's MicroNiche Engineering (MNE) technology. Microvi is partnering with Felix Construction and NCS Engineering Inc. for the project.
"We're excited to introduce this innovative technology to our drinking water treatment system," said Barbara Chappell, Goodyear Public Works Deputy Director. "The Microvi system has exceeded our treatment goals while providing an economical and environmentally friendly operation."
Historically, the City of Goodyear, with a rapidly growing population of over 101,000, has blended water from multiple wells to reduce the level of nitrate to below the Maximum Contaminant Limit (MCL). By implementing Microvi's MNE system, nitrate levels will be reduced to far below the MCL standard, reducing the city's need to blend water from other wells.
Microvi's MNE treatment technology degrades nitrate in water without producing a significant waste stream, thereby reducing the need for secondary treatment and disposal. The single-pass MNE system also requires minimal operator time and features reduced maintenance requirements compared to conventional technologies.
