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The Orbal BNR system was the ideal solution for stringent nutrient
requirements at the Elkton, MD WWTP.
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Solutions/Services
Orbal BNR system, part of the
Envirex product line from Evoqua.
The solution includes a SmartBNR
Process Control system that makes
automatic process adjustments
Customers Primary Business
The public works department for
the Town of Elkton is charged with
protecting the quality of surface
waters, ponds, creeks and the Elk River,
while meeting regulatory requirements
for water and wastewater that ensure
the health of its approximately 15,000
residents.www.elkton.org/dept_works
Customer Location
Elkton, Maryland, USA
Effluent Characteristics
Flow
1.80 MGD
Power
1,930 kWh/MG
0.97 kWh/lb BOD
BOD5
4.06 mg/L
TSS
3.41 mg/L
TP
0.07 mg/L*
TN
1.95 mg/L
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makes no warranties as to the completeness of this information. Users are responsible for evaluating individual product
suitability for specific applications. Evoqua assumes no liability whatsoever for any special, indirect or consequential
damages arising from the sale, resale or misuse of its products.
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