Kildeer
Modular Membrane Bioreactor System for a Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility
This project enabled a greenfield lodge in rural North Dakota to efficiently manage its wastewater needs while supporting local industry, ensuring environmental sustainability, and creating an additional revenue stream through the resale of treated water.
A greenfield lodge was being developed in rural North Dakota to meet the rising demand for short-term housing driven by the burgeoning oil industry. The lodge required a wastewater treatment solution capable of handling not only its own sewage but also the wastewater from nearby authorized haulers. With a focus on both environmental sustainability and operational efficiency, the lodge’s developers sought a partner who could deliver a modular, reliable, and efficient wastewater treatment system.
Industry
Modula Water Treatment
Location
North Dakota
Capacity
100,000 Gallons
CHALLENGE
The key challenges were to design a wastewater treatment system that could be easily installed on-site, meet stringent discharge and reuse standards, and handle a substantial daily volume of wastewater. The system also needed to operate in North Dakota’s harsh climate while providing seamless service to local waste haulers.
SOLUTION
Newterra® was selected early in the project due to its expertise in modular water treatment solutions. The company designed and built a complete, modular Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) system with the capacity to process up to 100,000 gallons of sewage per day. The MBR system featured a biological treatment unit followed by final filtration using ZeeWeed® Ultrafiltration Hollow-Fiber Membranes, which produce near-potable water quality effluent.
Key Features
Modular Design: The entire system was pre-manufactured, tested, and delivered in 11 standard ISO shipping containers. This modular approach allowed for rapid on-site installation, taking only about two days to set up all the containers.
Automated System: The facility includes automated pay stations that allow waste hauling companies to deliver wastewater and pick up fresh water 24/7. The system automatically collects data on deposits and withdrawals, billing customers accordingly.
Advanced Treatment: The MBR process not only treats sewage but also incorporates a sludge treatment system. As a result, the only discharges from the plant are dry sludge and clean water, the latter of which is stored in a pond for resale or discharge into the river.
Climate Resilience: To withstand North Dakota’s frigid winter winds, the containers were mounted on piles, interlocked, and skirted, providing both a pleasant aesthetic and essential protection.
containers, allowed for rapid installation in just two days
RESULTS
The system’s rapid deployment and robust design enabled the lodge to meet its wastewater management needs efficiently and sustainably. The clean effluent produced by the MBR system is resold to water haulers for irrigation, fracking, and other uses, adding a revenue stream for the facility. Moreover, the system’s modular nature ensures that it can be easily expanded or relocated if needed, offering long-term flexibility.
This project demonstrates Newterra’s capability to deliver complex, high-performance water treatment systems that meet the rigorous demands of both industrial and environmental standards.
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