Current Operation: Activated sludge tanks are separated into anoxic and aerobic zones.

Anoxic reactors used to denitrify, while aerobic used to nitrify. Nothing is currently done about the phosphorus content. Options to consider for expansion: Nitrification/Denitrification with ChemP removal - Relatively larger tanks (than simple aeration) required because both anoxic and aerobic zones needed (looking to remove both bCOD and Nitrogen) o This suggests larger capital costs o Consider design process in 4U. Nit/DeNit requires larger tanks = larger capital cost. Driven both by tank type and tank increased SRT requirement - Familiarity with operation is big benefit (especially since operation has recently been modified) - Requires both oxygen use and recirculation within the anoxic zone, leading to increased operational and maintenance costs Use of chemicals for ChemP removal (i.e. Alum) increases sludge wastes and operational costs o However, makes it relatively easier to operate and keeps it familiar with current operation Operation is somewhat complex (Nit/Denit reactions are multistep and complicated) but is more robust than BioP removal (cultivation of BioP organisms is difficult and crucial). It is likely that a coagulant would need to be kept onsite anyway. Consider adding here a summary of nit/denit process (look at previous work from 4U class)

Bio Nitrogen and BioP removal - Larger retention time required results in larger tanks and larger capital/operational costs -