Case Study
Shrimp Processing Facility
Biloxi, Mississippi
Following the reduction and consolidation of shrimp processing operations in coastal Mississippi, the remaining facilities began discharging higher volumes of high-strength wastewater, placing added strain on local waterways. To comply with state and local environmental regulations, these facilities required a cost-effective pretreatment solution capable of ensuring consistent compliance.
Problem:
Elevated and variable BOD and TSS concentrations were identified as the primary environmental challenges posed by the wastewater.
Solution:
The facility implemented an onsite pilot using AST’s Recirculating PolyGeyser® technology to evaluate its effectiveness in handling their high-strength wastewater. The system was designed to provide a reliable and easy-to operate solution with the goal of reducing untreated BOD concentrations to below 750 mg/L, while demonstrating a scalable approach to increasing onsite pretreatment capacity.
Results:
AST’s pilot demonstrated that the Recirculating PolyGeyser® technology could reliably and significantly lower BOD concentrations in the facility’s wastewater, achieving an average reduction of 88%. Based on these results, the facility is moving forward with the installation of two RCPG-500 treatment modules, which will eliminate the need for costly wastewater trucking and disposal.
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