Synopsis:
This recent LVPIX Roundtable, sponsored by Hazen and Sawyer Engineering, gave a “Sneak peek” into the exciting new equipment and system upgrades that are getting underway at the Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority (EAJSA) Wastewater Treatment Plant. This includes a planned disk filter system project for increased solids removal before the chlorine contact tank. Second, an upgrade of the current rotomats to a flow-through system project will increase the efficiency of rags and large solids removal. Thirdly, a planned combined heat and power project will utilize fats, oils, and grease to increase gas production and greatly reduce the facility’s energy costs. These upgrades can turn into cost savings for the permitted industries involved with the EAJSA.
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This recent LVPIX Roundtable, sponsored by Hazen and Sawyer Engineering, gave a “Sneak peek” into the exciting new equipment and system upgrades that are getting underway at the Easton Area Joint Sewer Authority (EAJSA) Wastewater Treatment Plant. This includes a planned disk filter system project for increased solids removal before the chlorine contact tank. Second, an upgrade of the current rotomats to a flow-through system project will increase the efficiency of rags and large solids removal. Thirdly, a planned combined heat and power project will utilize fats, oils, and grease to increase gas production and greatly reduce the facility’s energy costs. These upgrades can turn into cost savings for the permitted industries involved with the EAJSA. #Wastewater #Pretreatment #2021 #lehighvalley #EastonPA #Environment #industrialreporting #regulatorycompliance #PIX #LVPIX
#Wastewater #Pretreatment #2021 #lehighvalley #EastonPA #Environment #industrialreporting #regulatorycompliance #PIX #LVPIX Connect with Lehigh Valley PIX » Follow us on LinkedIn: https://go.lvpix.org/Linkedin » Find us on our website at: https://go.lvpix.org/Website The Pretreatment Information Exchange (PIX) was originally started in the mid-1990s by pretreatment personnel from the Allentown, Bethlehem, Catasauqua, and Easton wastewater treatment plants. During the 2004-2005 time period, a Lehigh Valley-based industry was ordered to pay a fine to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which subsequently was earmarked as funds for the PIX Group with the understanding it would become a nonprofit incorporation and continue its work with environmental awareness to the people, industry, and regulators of the Lehigh Valley. PIX, Inc. became incorporated as a 501(c)3 association in May 2005. To date, PIX, Inc. has held various seminars with the support of local industries and vendors ranging from local case studies, regulatory updates, innovative pretreatment options, and effects of emerging contaminants. Subscribe: https://go.Lvpix.org/Youtube
Chapters
00:00 Welcome/Housekeeping
01:14 Sponsor Segment – Hazen and Sawyer Engineering
05:37 Panel Introductions, Joe Klobusicky, Chrin Industries; Naiomi Tapia, Victaulic; Nicole Wilson, Earthres Group, Inc.; Kara Humes, Entech Engineering; Andrew Moore, Lehigh County Authority; Tori Morgan, PIX Introduction;
07:45 Co-Moderator Introduction – Christine Gunsaullus
08:47 Nicole Wilson outlines Air Quality Reporting, AIMS, Compliance Certification, Deviation Report, GHG, NSPS, NESHAP SSM, and EPCRA Reports.
11:35 Kara Humes outlines PA Residual Waste, Hazardous Waste Biennial, Miscellaneous reports including MIPP, Chapter 94, and Stormwater Reports.
15:12 Panelists discuss their biggest reporting challenges.
17:10 Panelists advise how to organize reports.
19:53 Panelists discuss the best way to compile data.
22:25 Panelists discuss when to pull in a consultant.
25:56 Discussion about the transition to DEP Revisions to Greenport and Electronic Data Usage.
30:00 Panelist discussion on changes in Tier II reporting.
32:09 Panelists discuss reporting extensions and staffing issues due to COVID-19.
37:11 Panelists advise where to go when there are questions on reporting.
41:09 Panelists outline their biggest reporting challenges are and how they have overcome them.
48:18 Panelists talk about the changes in reporting structure over the past few years.
49:43 Panelists discuss repercussions for not being able to get reports filed by the deadline.
55:13 Presentation conclusion.