Richmond, VA, Jan. 7, 2002 — The Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment Plant (B-JC JSTP) in Vestal, New York has awarded a $9.7 million contract to Ondeo Degremont, Inc. for a three-stage biofiltration system integral to the expansion of its wastewater treatment facilities.
Binghamton-Johnson City is required to meet strict effluent limits for discharge to the Susquehanna River, a Chesapeake Bay tributary. The plant upgrade will increase secondary treatment capacity during peak storm weather flows.
Ondeo Degremont, Inc. will supply a three-stage arrangement of its Biofor® biological filters for carbon removal, nitrification and denitrification. The first two stages will treat a maximum monthly flow of 44 mgd and a peak flow of 70 mgd. The third stage will treat an average flow of 17 mgd and a peak flow of 49.5 mgd.
The Ondeo Degremont Biofor® filters will fit within the existing plant site— with maximum use of existing basins—providing the most cost-effective solution for Binghamton-Johnson City's upgrade and expansion.
A five-month pilot study at B-JC JSTP confirmed design criteria and operational requirements. In addition to system design, process equipment supply and installation, Ondeo Degremont, Inc. will provide startup, commissioning, performance testing, installation supervision, and operational support. Construction completion for the first two stages of the Biofor® system is expected in 2003. Construction of the third stage is scheduled for completion in 2004.
Binghamton-Johnson City and C&S Engineers of Syracuse, New York chose a biological filtration system rather than a conventional activated sludge system, which would have required a significant increase in Binghamton's plant area. Said Vernon D. Lucy, President of Ondeo Degremont, Inc., "I commend Binghamton-Johnson City and its consulting engineer for considering the best proven technology solutions. We are very pleased to have had our equipment selected and to be part of this important environmental project."
Ondeo Degremont's Biofor® biological aerated filter has a proven treatment record. Steve Tarallo, Manager of Municipal Wastewater Systems at Ondeo Degremont, Inc., says, "The success of our Biofor® technology is evidenced by over 100 installations worldwide. The Biofor® system's efficiency and cost-effectiveness have made it the preferred solution for many municipal and industrial customers."
Ondeo Degremont, Inc. is part of the ONDEO group, a fully owned subsidiary of SUEZ. ONDEO is a premier water solutions provider with presence in 130 countries and revenues of $8.5 billion in 2000. ONDEO supplies 110 million people with water and wastewater services and is comprised of four branches: ONDEO Degr�nt, water treatment engineering services; ONDEO Services, water management services; ONDEO Nalco, water treatment and process chemicals; and ONDEO Industrial Solutions, a specialist in water services to industries.
