The project involved the removal of the existing belt press system and the installation of a new screw press system, aimed at improving efficiency in waste management. Additionally, it included the repair of the septage receiving tank’s coating system, addressing coating failures to ensure proper functionality and longevity of the tank.

The project entailed the replacement of worn-out equipment with new, upgraded models to enhance performance and reliability. The upgrade aimed to minimize downtime, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with current operational standards. By replacing outdated components, the project optimized functionality and extended the lifespan of the overall system.

The project required careful coordination of the press replacement with the ongoing sludge hauling operations to minimize disruptions and ensure a seamless transition. This involves scheduling removal and installation activities in tandem with hauling operations, ensuring that sludge removal continues without interruption while the new press is installed.

The extent of coating failures in the septage receiving tank presented challenges, including the potential for increased corrosion, structural integrity, and contamination of the tank’s contents.

The Wrightstown Sanitary District No. 1 needed to implement a chemical feed system for phosphorus removal in order to comply with the new, stricter effluent limits mandated by the State of Wisconsin, all while adhering to the operational deadline established by the Village’s Water Pollution Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) permit.

• New chemical feet building
• Two 2,500-gallon chemical storage tanks
• Chemical transfer pump
• Duplex chemical feed skid

REL effectively coordinated with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) throughout the planning, design, and installation phases of the chemical feed system aimed at phosphorus removal, ensuring compliance with the WPDES operational permit deadline.

During the Facility Plan stage of the project, a public hearing was organized to engage the community and provide a comprehensive overview of the proposed improvements, particularly the installation of a chemical feed system for phosphorus removal. The meeting aimed to outline the necessity of the project in response to stricter state effluent limits, highlighting the environmental and regulatory implications of phosphorus discharge on local water bodies. This stakeholder engagement ensured that the public was informed and invested in the project’s objectives, ultimately aiding in its support and successful implementation.

The Village of Whitelaw required a chemical feed system for phosphorus removal to meet stricter effluent limits from the State of Wisconsin before the operational deadline set by the Village’s WPDES permit.

• New chemical feet building
• Two 2,500-gallon chemical storage tanks
• Chemical transfer pump
• Duplex chemical feed skid

REL effectively coordinated with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) throughout the planning, design, and installation phases of the chemical feed system aimed at phosphorus removal, ensuring compliance with the Water Pollution Discharge Elimination System (WPDES) operational permit deadline.

During the Facility Plan stage of the project, a public hearing was organized to engage the community and provide a comprehensive overview of the proposed improvements, particularly the installation of a chemical feed system for phosphorus removal. The meeting aimed to outline the necessity of the project in response to stricter state effluent limits, highlighting the environmental and regulatory implications of phosphorus discharge on local water bodies. This stakeholder engagement ensured that the public was informed and invested in the project’s objectives, ultimately aiding in its support and successful implementation.

The Village of Sister Bay retained Robert E. Lee & Associates to prepare a facility plan, drawings, and specifications for significant modifications to the WWTP.

• A significant addition to the garage was completed
• Additional offices and a conference room were added to the Service Building
• RAS/WAS pump replacement
• NPW system upgrades
• Replacement of the orbal drives and motors
• Thickened sludge pump replacement
• Final clarifier rebuilds
• Added a dual pod fine bubble aeration to a sludge storage tank
• Sludge thickening equipment replacement and upgrades
• Upgrade disinfection system from chlorination/dechlorination to UV
• Additional parking stalls added to the WWTP
• Complete site asphalt replacement
• Conversion of the a phone-based SCADA system to a radio-based SCADA system.