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Mapping the Hudson Estuary's submerged lands, JW Ladd et al.
PCBs in the Hudson River: Role of sediments, EA Garvey et al.
Hudson River restoration: Role of natural resources trustees, TM Brosnan et al.
Ecosystem indicators for Lake Ontario, F Luckey et al.
Effect of lower chlorine dosage at Buffalo WWTP, KN Irvine et al.
Livestock waste management and lake rehabilitation, CB Lind
Plant profiles
Southtowns STP
Big Sisters STP
Lacawana STP
Holland TP
Spring 2002 — Vol. 32, No. 1 |
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Southtowns Sewage Treatment Plant
S-3690 Lakeshore Rd. Buffalo, NY 14219 A public facility serving 85,000 Design flow: 16 MGD Average flow: 13 MGD (5-yr avg) Borders Woodlawn State Beach Leader in NYSERDA grants |
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Treatment BOD: 12,200 lb/day (5-yr avg) |
TSS 12,500 lb/day (5-yr avg) |
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Treatment units unox pure oxygen system, anaerobic phosphate strippers, plate and frame press, fluidized bed incineration. pressure swing absorption, overflow retention facility, sand filtration, Cl disinfection Plant performance BOD5 removal at 90%, TSS removal at 85% (5-yr avg) Unique processes Modify mixed medial sand filters to monomedia, increasing capacity by 40%. Able to return ORF overflow to sand filter inlet. |
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Personnel Employees: 60 (all full time) |
Certification and training: 4A NYSDEC certified operators (5) — 3A (10) — 2A (3) |
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Programs Safety: Respiratory fit, CPR first aid, HazMat, emergency response, risk management, SARA Title 3 Industrial pretreatment: Yes Community relations or public education: Facility tours to schools and interest groups, supports research in ultraviolet radiation disinfection and renewable energy |
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Facility Date built: 1977-1979 |
Upgraded: Current expansion in design phase |
| Consulting or design engineers: URS Corporation | |
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Contact:
James Keller Telephone: 716-823-8188 |
Fax:
716-823-1327 No web site. |
