EQ Basin
Monday, February 23, 2004
Today’s AgendaToday’s Agenda
• Program update
• EQ Basin discussion
• Consent Decree requirements
• Location
• Input• Initial Design Concepts
• Future meetings
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• 60-million gallon equalization basin is required under consent decree.• Still discussing smaller basin with EPA.
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• Designed to reduce need to discharge raw sewage into the Maumee River during heavy rains.
• Will hold wastewater at “peak” times when flow of waste exceeds plant’s capacity.
• When the rain lets up, wastewater in the basin sent to plant for treatment.
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• Basin basically a large holding facility• 400,000 square feet (about the size 7
football fields).• Under EPA agreement, design of the
equalization basin must be completed by December of 2004.
• Construction would not start until spring 2005.
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• 4 cells
• First 8 mg covered
60 MG FLOW EQUALIZATION BASIN
17.33 MG17.33 MG 17.33 MG
4 MG 4 MG
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• To be located on seniors golf course• Most cost-effective site
• Saves $8-10 million
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• Every effort will be made to design the construction to reduce the impact on the course and community.
• Committed to enhancements for the remaining 9-hole course.
• Pursuing Port Authority land for possible new holes.
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• Water in basin will be partially treated
• Goes through ballasted flocculation first• Solids removed
• Fairly dilute to begin with – mostly storm water
• “First flush” goes to plant
Initial Design ConceptsInitial Design Concepts
• Fluted concrete
• 100% Brick
• Brick and concrete with “towers”
DiscussionDiscussion
• Initial thoughts on design
• Color of brick (if used)?
Fence or No FenceFence or No Fence
• Security concerns
• Keep out vandals
Fence OptionsFence Options
• Like pump station?
• Chain link?
Fence DiscussionFence Discussion
• Thoughts?
Next MeetingNext Meeting
• Time
• Place
RenderingRendering
Southwest view without perimeter fence.
RenderingRendering
Southwest view with perimeter fence.
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