Plant Facts

Bentonville Wastewater Treatment Plant Recent Projets and Facts:

2018: Installation of the motor control center that operates the significant components in the facility. These components were 33 years old at the time of replacement.
2019: Installation of a new screw press to replace the old bio-solids dewatering belt filter press. The belt filter press was 33 years old at the time of replacement.
2019: Installation of both clarifiers' drives and sweeps. These components were 33 years old at the time of replacement. Clarifier Drive & Sweep Replacement Video
2020: Installation of the new rotors, gearboxes, and motors. The old equipment was 37 years old at the time of replacement.
2022: The grit chamber was overhauled with a new drive, sweep, and weir. The chamber was also lined with epoxy to reduce tank corrosion from hydrogen sulfide.
2023: The grit classifier installation was completed.
2023: The damaged 110' of 24" ductile iron force main near the influent building was replaced. Tree Removal Video
2024: The compost facility was updated with new mechanical in-vessel technology. This replaced the old windrow process. Bentonville is the first city in the state of Arkansas to utilize mechanical in-vessels to compost biosolids.

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