- Non-automated control systems
- Trihalomethanes (THM)
Water Practice Case Study
Water Plant in SoCal Desert
Outcomes
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Total Cost Savings Identified
0
Proposed Savings (kWh)
0
Proposed Savings (kW)
Main Problems
Overview
Plant Type
Class III conventional water treatment plant
Plant Size (MGD)
2
The AESC team evaluated three categories of cost savings opportunities including operational measures, energy efficiency, and energy supply measures. The team evaluated the cost to treat for trihalomethanes (THM), a harmful pollutant, and proposed a process control strategy that reduces THM formation through optimized chemical dosing and mixing coupled with real-time THM measurement. The measures were successful in reducing THM formation and reducing energy and chemical costs. Additionally, the AESC team evaluated the integration of solar PV generation that has a 5-year simple payback.