JACKSONVILLE

Advancing Septic-to-Sewer Solutions

Project Overview

Client: Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA)

Location: Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Challenge: Retrofit aging vacuum sewer systems and restore confidence in septic-to-sewer programs using innovative technology.

Key Outcomes:

  • Reintroduction of vacuum sewer systems for septic-to-sewer projects.
  • Projected savings of $250 million over traditional networks.
  • Adoption of advanced telemetry systems.

Introduction

The Jacksonville Electric Authority (JEA) faced the challenge of retrofitting aging vacuum sewer systems while restoring public confidence in septic-to-sewer programs. With a focus on innovation, JEA implemented advanced telemetry and monitoring technology to modernize their infrastructure.

By adopting vacuum sewer systems once again, the project offered a cost-effective solution, with projected savings of $250 million over traditional sewer networks. Real-time data insights, provided by Flovac’s telemetry and Cisco IoT, enhanced system efficiency and minimized disruptions. This modernization not only improved operational performance but also helped restore community trust, making septic-to-sewer transitions more sustainable and reliable.

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Problem / Challenge

Apalachicola faced significant issues:

  • Aging infrastructure plagued by inflow and infiltration (I&I).
  • Vulnerability to tropical storms and hurricanes.
  • Threats to water quality from surcharges and overflows.

Solution

Vacuum Sewerage and Monitoring Systems:

  1. Real-time monitoring of vacuum pressure and flow volume.
  2. Resilient design to manage high water tables and storm surges.
  3. Cost-effective alternative to traditional gravity-based systems.

Implementation

Key Features:

  • Proactive issue detection using Flovac Monitoring System (FMS).
  • Reduced system overload during extreme weather.
  • Improved efficiency with data-driven insights.

Community Impact:

  • Safeguarded the region’s waterways and fishing industry.
  • Enhanced public health through reliable wastewater management.

Results

  1. Environmental Protection: Proactive monitoring reduced sanitary sewer overflows.
    • Improved water quality and ecosystem stability.
  1. Operational Resilience: Infrastructure now withstands severe weather impacts.
  2. Economic Benefits: Cost savings through reduced I&I and optimized operations.
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Client Testimonial

We’re able to know where we have a problem, sometimes even before we get an alarm from our vacuum station auto-dialer.

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