MECHANICAL SYSTEM PERFORMANCE WITHOUT THE “STICKER SHOCK”!

Why is AquaMats® Process the lowest cost alternative?

• Because the capital costs are lower than alternatives usually by a significant margin. This represents long-term savings of ratepayer and taxpayer dollars.
• Because it is eco-friendly and does not require routine sludge handling or processing and disposal.
• Because it is very flexible. Regardless of permitting requirements, AquaMats® Process can be adapted very easily to meet changing permit conditions.

Why is AquaMats® Process the lowest risk alternative?

• Because it is proven!  The AquaMats® Process process has been proven in full USA commercial scale municipal wastewater operations and has consistently delivered “mechanical” treatment plant performance. 
• Because AquaMats® Process will guarantee satisfaction of the mimimum permit requirements. Period!
• Because the system is very flexible! Waste management for today’s public utility executive is fraught with risk. No one can say exactly what the permit requirements will be 5 years from now.  The best design is one that is flexible and can be expanded in modules to increase treatment as required without asking the ratepayers today to bear the burdens of tomorrow.

SAMPLE COST COMPARISON*: AQUAMATS® PROCESS VS. SEQUENCING BATCH REACTORS (SBRs)

* Source: For cost modeling, the following data for the Sequencing Batch Reactor (SBR) form of activated sludge process was gathered from the EPA’s 1999 Publication entitled “SBR Technology Fact Sheet”. 

This publication also indicates that SBR manufacturers will typically provide a process guarantee to produce effluent of less than 10 mg/L BOD; 10 mg/L TSS, 5-8 mg/L Total Nitrogen, and 1-2 mg/L Total Phosphorus. As is clearly demonstrated in our Case Studies, AquaMats® Process is meeting or exceeding this level of treatment.

Cost comparisons are broken out based upon the following criteria for each sample size facility:

1. Capital Cost - This is defined as the complete installed cost exclusive of design engineering and permitting. These additional items will typically add 10 to 15% to the up-front system costs.

2. Annual Operating Cost - This is defined the items including labor, overhead, supplies, maintenance, operating administration, utilities, chemicals, safety & training, laboratory testing and solids handling.  With respect to sludge hauling costs, a seperate Army Corp of Engineers estimate that says that 30-50% of the typical facility’s operating costs are associated with solids handling and disposal.

Page Navigator

Mechanical system performance without the “Sticker Shock”

Sample Cost Comparison: AquaMats® Process vs. Sequencing Batch Reactors (SBRs)

If live help is unavailable, please click on the icon below to send us an e-mail.