WATER TREATMENT PLANT

PROCESS OPERATION REPORT

BUTUAN CITY 30MLD BULK

WATER PROJECT

MAY 2017

ECO-SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL (ESTII), INC.

WTP MONITORING REPORT
30MLD Butuan Bulk Water Project
Sitio Iyao, Brgy. Anticala, Butuan City
Agusan Del Norte

Month Covered: MAY 2017

1.0 Plant Operational Status

1.1 Flow Monitoring Reports

The WTP processed a daily average of 28.72MLD of raw water. Peak flow
recorded for this period was 29.83MLD.

Maximum
Plant Total monthly
Ave Daily Flow Daily Flow
Capacity flow
Recorded
MLD MLD MLD Million Liters
Current 25.00 28.72 29.83 890.39
Previous 25.00 28.62 31.94 858.62

The WTP produced a daily average of 26.03MLD of treated water. Peak flow
recorded for this period was 27.36MLD.

Maximum
Plant Total monthly
Ave Daily Flow Daily Flow
Capacity flow
Recorded
MLD MLD MLD Million Liters
Current 25.00 26.03 27.36 806.85

Previous 25.00 25.86 30.71 775.69

Due to the absence of the Filter Membrane #1, the plant is not able to utilize its
full capacity which is 30 MLD. A single filter membrane tank has a flow rate capacity of 5
MLD, giving the plant to have a capacity of 25 MLD using the 5 available filter membrane
tanks. A little bit overloading on the filter membrane is observe but for a specific influent
turbidity only which is below 10 NTU. No overloading for the sedimentation basin since it
was designed to contain 30MLD.

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 1.2 Process Equipment Monitoring

Equipment monitoring status:

Name of Equipment Status
BACKWASH EQUIPMENTS
Air Scour Blower 1 Operational
Air Scour Blower 2 Operational
Backwash Pump 1 Not yet installed
Backwash Pump 2 Not yet installed
Backwash Pump 3 Operational
Backwash Pump 4 Operational
Sludge Pump 1 Operational/Stand-by
Sludge Pump 2 Operational/Stand-by
DOSING SYSTEM
NaOH Dosing Pump 1 Operational/Stand-by
NaOH Dosing Pump 2 Operational/Stand-by
PAC Dosing Pump 1 Operational
PAC Dosing Pump 2 Operational
Polymer Dosing Pump 1 Disconnected
Polymer Dosing Pump 2 Operational/Stand-by
NaOH Mixer 1 Operational/Stand-by
NaOH Mixer 2 Operational/Stand-by
PAC Mixer 1 Operational
PAC Mixer 2 Operational
Polymer Mixer 1 Stirrer Removed
Polymer Mixer 2 Operational/Stand-by
SLUDGE COLLECTION MOTORS
Drive Motor 1 Operational
Drive Motor 2 Operational
FILTER MEMBRANE VALVES
Inlet Valve (1-6) Operational
Filtrate Valve (2-6) Operational
BW Filtrate Valve (2-6) Operational
Air Scour Valve (1-6) Operational
Wastewater Valve (1-6) Operational

Note:
1. Backwash pump 1 and 2, Filtrate Valve 1 and BW Filtrate Valve 1 were not yet installed
due to the absence of CLEAR WATER BASIN 1.
2. Polymer Tank 2 is currently used as the tank for Chlorine Dioxide.
3. All equipment are operational.
4. All equipment needs to be checked by technician to determine undetected problems that
may arise sooner that can upset proper operation of the plant.

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2.0 PROCESS OPERATIONAL STATUS
a. Static Mixer
- PAC solution is dosed before the first static mixer.
b. Dosing System
- PAC Tank 2 needs cleaning to remove unwanted stuffs inside that may cause dosing
pump clogging.
- PAC Tank 1 was cleaned. (May 4)
- Dosing Pump 1 and 2 were opened for possible clogging. Pieces of plastics were
found. (May 3)
c. Flocculation Basin
- No algae growth can be seen in the flocculation basin since the water is moving
constantly in the basin.
d. Sedimentation Basin 1
- Algae can be seen in the walls of Sedimentation tank 1.
- Plate Settlers were cleaned daily due to extensive algae growth.
- Sludge Collector Settings is adjusted from 8 hours cycle to 12 hours cycle when the
influent turbidity reading is 1-10 NTU.
e. Sedimentation Basin 2
- Algae can be seen in the walls of Sedimentation tank 1.
- Plate Settlers were cleaned daily due to extensive algae growth.
- Sludge Collector Settings is adjusted from 8 hours cycle to 12 hours cycle when the
influent turbidity reading is 1-10 NTU.
f. Sludge Collector
- Uninterruptible Power Supply was installed in the control panel. (May 22)
g. Filter Membrane Tank 1
- On standby because of unavailability of the channel connecting to the clear water
basin.
- Cement and stone particles needs to be removed from the anthracite due to
construction of the slope protection.
h. Filter Membrane Tank 2
- Algae growing constantly in the trough and walls of the tank were cleaned weekly.
i. Filter Membrane Tank 3
- Algae growing constantly in the trough and walls of the tank were cleaned weekly.
j. Filter Membrane Tank 4
- Algae growing constantly in the trough and walls of the tank were cleaned weekly.
k. Filter Membrane Tank 5
- Algae growing constantly in the trough and walls of the tank were cleaned weekly.
l. Filter Membrane Tank 6
- Algae growing constantly in the trough and walls of the tank were cleaned weekly.
m. Clear Water Basin
- Status of the inside of the clear water cannot be determined due to the cover placed.

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 2.1 INFLUENT AND EFFLUENT QUALITY MONITORING

Effluent sample was analyzed last _____________. Water analysis was

conducted by Butuan City Water District.

WATER ANALYSIS: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL

*PNSDW Maximum
Parameters Level (mg/L) or Result Method
Characteristics
PHYSICAL
Odor Unobjectionable Sensory
o
Temperature C Conductimetric
Color Apparent 10 Color units
APHA Platinum-Cobalt
True 5 Color units
Turbidity 5 NTU** Turbidimetric
CHEMICAL
6.5 – 8.5
pH 5-7 undergo RO or Glass electrode
distillation process
Salinity _ ppt Conductimetric
Specific Conductance _ µS/cm Conductimetric
Total Suspended Solids _ mg/L Photometric
500 mg/L
Total Dissolved Solids <10 undergo RO or Conductimetric
distillation process
Iron 1.0 mg/L Ferrover
Sulfate 250 mg/L Sulfaver4
Chloride 250 mg/L Argentometric
Copper 1.0 mg/L Bicinconinate
Fluoride 1.0 mg/L SPADNS
Nitrate 50 mg/L Cadmium Reduction
Alkalinity _ mg/L Titration/Methyl orange
Bicarbonates _ mg/L Titration
Carbonates _ mg/L Titration
Total Hardness 300 mg/L EDTA Titration
Magnesium (as CaCO3) _ mg/L Calculation
Calcium (as CaCO3) _ mg/L EDTA Titration

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 Influent and effluent sample was analyzed hourly for turbidity reading, having 24
sets of testing per day. These tests were performed in the site. Seven sampling points
was set; raw water, water leaving the sedimentation tank #1 and #2, clear water basin,
manhole #1, #2 and #3. Turbidity testing was done by the operator’s assistant using the
2100Q portable turbidimeter.

For complete influent and effluent turbidity reading please check file name:
Daily Turbidity Reading of Raw and Treated Water (May 2017)

2.2 INFLUENT AND EFFLUENT FLOWRATE READING

Influent flow rate reading was being measured by float method. A bottle was
dropped in flowing water and measured the time it travelled a certain distance. This type
of measurement has a low accuracy since many factor is involved that may oppose or
cause the bottle to move fast or vice versa.
Effluent flow rate reading was measured by a TFP Clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter.
Total volume delivered was displayed in this flowmeter in terms of cubic meter.
Flowmeter transducers were clamped on a 1100m pipe between manhole 1 and manhole
2.

For complete influent flowrate reading please check file name:

Raw Water Flowrate (May 2017)

For complete effluent flowrate reading please check file name:

Treated Water Flowrate (May 2017)

2.3 CHEMICAL USAGE MONITORING

A total of 265.5 bags (6637.5 kg) of Poly Aluminum Chloride were used for the
month of April. Poly Aluminum Chloride was the only coagulant used for the month since
the experienced turbidity was only low. The highest turbidity reading for the month
was 310NTU while the lowest was 1.67NTU.

For complete chemical usage monitoring please check file name:

PolyAluminum Chloride Consumption Record

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3.0 COMPARISON OF RAW AND TREATED WATER

COMPARISON OF RAW AND TREATED WATER

Raw Water Treated Water Raw Water Treated Water
Date Difference
(MLD) (MLD) (m^3/d) (m^3/d)
01-May 28.38083 24.99280 3.3880333 28380.83 24992.80
02-May 27.84958 25.19180 2.6577833 27849.58 25191.80
03-May 27.69708 25.84040 1.8566833 27697.08 25840.40
04-May 28.05435 25.00380 3.0505478 28054.35 25003.80
05-May 28.16875 25.43970 2.7290500 28168.75 25439.70
06-May 29.44870 26.06250 3.3861957 29448.70 26062.50
07-May 28.61413 25.81890 2.7952250 28614.13 25818.90
08-May 28.53750 25.06690 3.4706000 28537.50 25066.90
09-May 27.65438 25.24830 2.4060750 27654.38 25248.30
10-May 29.05125 26.10980 2.9414500 29051.25 26109.80
11-May 29.83271 27.36360 2.4691083 29832.71 27363.60
12-May 28.53913 26.89030 1.6488304 28539.13 26890.30
13-May 28.68021 24.61460 4.0656083 28680.21 24614.60
14-May 28.57179 26.45100 2.1207917 28571.79 26451.00
15-May 28.76667 26.86180 1.9048667 28766.67 26861.80
16-May 28.77458 24.70710 4.0674833 28774.58 24707.10
17-May 28.70292 25.73630 2.9666167 28702.92 25736.30
18-May 28.78958 26.18100 2.6085833 28789.58 26181.00
19-May 29.08500 26.52200 2.5630000 29085.00 26522.00
20-May 29.01458 26.90480 2.1097833 29014.58 26904.80
21-May 28.64375 26.14610 2.4976500 28643.75 26146.10
22-May 28.33375 24.67290 3.6608500 28333.75 24672.90
23-May 28.22708 25.50780 2.7192833 28227.08 25507.80
24-May 28.87438 26.10120 2.7731750 28874.38 26101.20
25-May 29.42750 26.91530 2.5122000 29427.50 26915.30
26-May 29.10042 26.67790 2.4225167 29100.42 26677.90
27-May 29.05563 26.45610 2.5995250 29055.63 26456.10
28-May 29.14392 26.76860 2.3753167 29143.92 26768.60
29-May 29.04563 26.85030 2.1953250 29045.63 26850.30
30-May 29.19667 26.69470 2.5019667 29196.67 26694.70
31-May 29.12913 27.05540 2.0737304 29129.13 27055.40
TOTAL 890.39155 806.85370 83.5378543 890391.55 806853.70
AVERAGE 28.7223082 26.0275387 2.6947695 28722.31 26027.54

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 COMPARISON OF RAW AND TREATED WATER
FOR THE MONTH OF MAY
30

25

20

15

10

Raw Water (MLD) Treated Water (MLD)

The water treatment facility averaged a daily influent flowrate of 28.72MLD and a
daily effluent flowrate of 26.03MLD for the month of April. A total of 83.54 million liters of
wastewater was disposed this month due to backwashing and removal of sludge in the
sedimentation tank, averaging a daily disposal of 2.69 million liters of wastewater.
Therefore, to attain a 25MLD daily production, a flowrate of 2-3MLD should be added to the
flowrate.

Prepared by: Checked by:

ENGR. BRAINARD B. CONCORDIA KHRISTIAN JOHN SAAVEDRA

ESTII Process Engineer Assistant Operations Manager

Noted by:

EDDIE RICHARD LAGNADA

Operation Manager

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