Commercial Raingarden

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Issue: A resort has overland flooding during spring thaw and heavy rains and must reduce an impervious surface area of 32 percent to meet current zoning requirements of 25 percent. Action: Impervious offsets were constructed on the property to allow this resort to keep their current impervious spaces. Multiple raingardens and a stormwater pond were…

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California Dairy Lagoon

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Overview:  A 2.5 million gallon California dairy lagoon exceeds emission standards.  In addition, land application of solids is restricted in the area and an extremely expensive option. Solution:  Install four MBD Model 600’s with total 12 HP.  Emission standards immediately come into compliance.  In addition, sludge is reduced from 15’ of depth to 3’1” of depth…

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Bottling Plant

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Overview: A bottling company in Minnesota discharges some 6000 gallons per day of wash down water with a BOD5 of 40,000 – 70,000 mg/L. The material is too strong for the local wastewater treatment plant to process and must be trucked off site. Solution: Design/build an aerobic onsite treatment system using MBD Aeration to reduce…

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Erosion Control – Central MN

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Issue: A small town in west central Minnesota is constructing a new wastewater treatment facility and collection system throughout the town. The Crow River runs through the town, making erosion control a priority during construction. Action: Standard temporary erosion control techniques such as silt fence, ditch checks, and rapid stabilization are used to minimize the…

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