CASE STUDIES
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SHELTER FROM THE RAIN
Miles Crossing, Oregon, United States
Miles Crossing’s shift to a vacuum sewer system was driven by rising septic system failures, compounded by its flat, below-sea-level location between the Youngs and Lewis and Clark Rivers, challenging traditional sewer solutions and necessitating innovative management of inflow and infiltration. See how we solved the challenge.
AGING APALACHICOLA WASTEWATER SYSTEM FACED CRITICAL CHALLENGES
Apalachicola, Florida, United States
Apalachicola, Florida, a historic port city renowned as the oyster capital of the world, faced critical challenges regarding its wastewater management system. The city’s reliance on the Apalachicola River and clean water sources for its vital fisheries and tourism industry necessitates a robust sanitation infrastructure. However, aging infrastructure and environmental factors pose significant threats, exacerbated by the region’s susceptibility to tropical storms and hurricanes. In response to these challenges, Apalachicola’s city officials have sought innovative solutions to safeguard the community’s environmental integrity and public health.
VACUUM SEWER UPDATES PROVIDE NET TRAJECTORY FOR SEPTIC TO SEWER PROGRAMMING
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
JEA’s sewer collection system handles more than 80 million gallons of wastewater every day. Their waste collection and treatment system consists of more than 3,900 miles of collection lines, over 1,300 pumping stations, and eleven wastewater treatment plants. JEA has employed the use of Vacuum sewers in the past operating five vacuum collection networks across JEA’s Service area.
Sadly, JEA’s experience with the vacuum collection networks, rollout, and maintenance left a bad taste throughout the organization and community. Due to the above JEA was not interested in septic to sewer programs utilizing Vacuum technology. This left the City of Jacksonville and JEA looking to traditional or other options for their large septic to sewer projects.
Vacuum sewer was the right technology for a lot of the areas that are serviced or need to be serviced due to their flat, water laden topography. However, it was clear a new approach was needed to ensure the success of the technology, additionally the success of the JEA and the City of Jacksonville in their efforts to provide sewer services to the community.
VACUUM TRANSFORMS A HOLIDAY TOWN THAT WAS ON SEPTIC TANKS
Kawakawa Bay, New Zealand
Kawakawa Bay is a picturesque seaside township located on New Zealand’s east coast, around 45 minutes’ drive from Auckland’s CBD. The bay – which takes its name from Kawakawa trees which line the coastline – supports a resident population of around 700 people, which swells to more than 2,000 during the holiday seasons.
Like many New Zealand holiday towns, Kawakawa Bay’s wastewater was disposed of via septic tank systems on private properties. Over the years, poor maintenance of these systems resulted in untreated sewage being discharged to the beach, creating serious public health issues. Finally, in 2002, authorities were forced to close the beach and advise locals against eating shellfish and home-grown vegetables and fruit.
COASTAL UTILITY REVOLUTIONIZES SANITATION WITH SUSTAINABLE COLLECTION SYSTEMS AND DIVERSE APPROACHES
York County, Virginia, United States
Combating inflow and infiltration through proactive measures at York County Virginia
By implementing preventive maintenance programs and innovative monitoring techniques, the county has successfully minimized inflow and infiltration, thereby optimizing the efficiency of its sewer systems.
LIVING IN AN EARTHQUAKE ZONE
Preston Park, Christchurch, New Zealand
“Vacuum sewerage systems are increasingly recognized as the preferred choice for communities in earthquake-prone areas. This project in Christchurch, New Zealand, was implemented after extensive research into global best practices for resilient sewer infrastructure. As a staged development encompassing both commercial and residential properties, alongside the requirement for best environmental practices, the project faced numerous challenges. The chosen vacuum system proved ideal for managing complex flow demands while offering a reliable, sustainable, and earthquake-resilient solution.”
BUILDING RESILIANT SEWERAGE NETWORKS
Key Largo, Florida, United States
Flovac emerged as a key partner in addressing the complex challenges associated with the vacuum collection system in the Florida Keys. Leveraging its expertise in vacuum sewerage technology and monitoring solutions, Flovac provided a comprehensive suite of products and services tailored to the unique requirements of the region. Central to this solution was the deployment of cutting-edge monitoring technology, enabling real-time surveillance and proactive maintenance of the vacuum system.
Join us in shaping a sustainable future. To learn more about how Flovac is leading the change in environmental engineering and how we can assist in your wastewater management needs, contact us at [email protected]