during the production process, many industrial manufacturers create wastewater that requires treatment before discharge. because of the extensive range of possible pollutants, stringent regulations that vary by location, and the cost impacts associated with different treatment strategies, there is no “one size fits all” solution to properly treat this wastewater. with those constraints in mind, snyder & associates has provided ongoing engineering assistance to a large, western iowa food production facility for more than ten years. as they continue to grow and adapt to a changing business climate, our team has been there to help guide them on their road to success.

specialized needs require creative water treatment solutions

this food production facility operates a wastewater treatment system with an organic loading equivalent to a population of approximately 100,000 people. industrial food production wastewater components are often difficult to predict due to the differences in biochemical oxygen demand (bod), phosphorous, nitrogen, and chloride levels, and ph in effluents from vegetable, fruit, and meat products. since our client falls into this category, high-strength wastewater is produced and requires specialized treatment solutions to efficiently treat all effluent streams.

inside of the sbr tank looking at the submersible pumps and piping system prior to startup of treatment operations.

our team initially began working with the client to meet these treatment demands. the wastewater experts with snyder & associates custom-designed a high-technology wastewater treatment system, including anaerobic lagoons followed by a sequencing batch reactor (sbr) treatment system. individually, each of these processes can be effective in typical wastewater treatment. however, when placed in a sequence they can aggressively treat highly-concentrated effluent. using an innovative method, this system was designed to fit into existing, repurposed concrete tanks. this not only saved the client money, but it also challenged our team to devise a complete system to match the confined space and maximize the area’s potential.

in the intervening years after this system was implemented, the company has continued to grow while regulations concerning wastewater have become increasingly stringent. due to these circumstances, the facility continually requires numerous new and updated treatment processes. after performing a continuing needs assessment, our design experts created a system to expand capacity and meet the updated regulations. unlike the previous system, this update was augmented with flow equalization to help minimize flow variations. it was also equipped to utilize chemical aids for improved settling when required.

conscious decisions in industrial funding and permitting

while our central focus for this client is predominantly wastewater collection and treatment, our experts know other aspects lead to a facility’s growth and success, including funding and permitting. working with state regulators, the environmental protection agency (epa), and others, we helped this client achieve compliance with newly-adopted requirements and work through extensive permitting processes. we were also able to identify creative means of compliance when onsite upgrades proved cost-prohibitive. we understand that stringent treatment regulations are placed on industrial facilities, coupled with a lack of available financial assistance. because of this, our team is well-positioned to recommend only what is necessary for a facility to run efficiently while still meeting the required permit limits.

permitting is essential for all project types but is particularly critical in the industrial services industry. for this client, our environmental experts have conducted multiple studies and compiled documents for the national pollutant discharge elimination system (npdes), spill prevention, control, and countermeasures plans (spcc), and title v air permitting.

snyder & associates conducting dye testing in the local waterways as part of the pollution prevention plan.

npdes permits were created to prevent the spread of pollution through stormwater and wastewater by specifying monitoring and reporting requirements along with the limits a facility can discharge to assure that the effluent does not diminish local water quality. to assist this client in achieving this regulatory compliance, our team creates a nutrient reduction strategy and coordinates permit monitoring, corrective actions, inspections, and any necessary reporting documents. additionally, this facility is required to have an spcc plan in place due to its storage capacity and a reasonable expectation of a potential discharge into local waterways. our professionals update this plan every five years so that it remains an active document for the facilities management team.

title v of the clean air act (caa) requires any operation verified as a ‘major source’ of air pollutants to obtain and operate in compliance with a title v operating permit. our team obtains the necessary permits for this client by analyzing emission points and their respective units, calculating contributing impurities being released to ensure they fall under required limits, and combining our findings into a detailed permitting package. while the caa is a federal program, title v permitting is typically administered by the states. snyder & associates has direct, consistent contact with regulatory agencies, ensuring we are staying on top of permitting trends and requirements.

continuing quality work with industrial clients

2022世界杯32强赛程表时间 to deliver customized industrial wastewater treatment designs for our clients. we have the ability to integrate multiple components and disciplines to develop an individualized solution that fits our clients’ requirements. whether traditionally or creatively, snyder & associates works hard to provide cost-effective solutions for wastewater treatment and discharge, enabling our industrial clients to manage costs, increase production, and stay competitive in their ever-changing market.

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as a global leader in the manufacture of lighting and rigging technology, etc (electronic theatre controls) has called middleton, wisconsin home since 1976. recently, this growing organization needed to create more room for their research and development department by adding to their existing 328,000 square feet of office, manufacturing, and warehouse space. snyder & associates partnered with the project’s architect and general contractor to design several facets of the new site.

parking lot site presented design challenges

the new addition, located on the north end of the existing building, consists of a 74,500 square foot, multistory structure with an expansive open atrium. the first challenge for the design team was ensuring that the company’s operations could continue throughout the entirety of the project. to make this possible, our team designed a new, 300-stall parking lot for employees so the new building addition could be constructed on an existing parking lot location.

the newly expanded etc facility creates a wonderful environment for their employees and the surrounding community.

the parking lot site presented additional challenges stemming from poor soil conditions, a high groundwater table, and the proximity to wetlands and pheasant branch creek. extensive permitting coordination at the city and state level was necessary to adhere to the rules and regulations surrounding construction near waters of the u.s. (wotus).

our designers also minimized on-site water and sanitary sewer needs through careful attention to grading design and elevation. additionally, these grading and erosion control efforts were needed to protect the sensitive environmental areas located just north of the site. the creation of several wet ponds and infiltration basins satisfied the stormwater management requirements for the location.

site design that fosters creativity 

the unique and artistic design of the etc building expansion was designed to foster a creative spirit among its employees and expand the success of the company. the contributions made by the snyder & associates team helped to accomplish the fundamental goal of building a facility that blends with its natural environment and reflects the personality of the organization that operates inside.

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for over 55 years, kwik trip convenience stores have operated in the state of wisconsin. now, with over 500 stores, their reach stretches into minnesota and beyond. in 1993, kwik trip introduced the kwik star family of stores in neighboring iowa. owning their fuel blending facilities allows the company to efficiently switch between winter and summer fuel blends. recent acquisitions found the company in need of a new blending facility in the madison area. snyder & associates was retained to create a site plan for this new location in the village of mcfarland.

our team assisted kwik trip leadership in deciding which location would be best suited and most cost-effective for the blending facility.

construction of the new fuel blending facility was slated for an industrial-zoned section of mcfarland with numerous wetland areas, high groundwater, poor soils, and challenging topography with which to contend. with two potential lots to choose from, our team assisted kwik trip leadership in deciding which location would be best suited and most cost-effective for the blending facility.

creative design resulted in limited wetland disturbances

despite choosing the best site, there were still challenges that needed to be overcome before the construction of the facility could proceed. foremost was the existence of a wetland across the southern edge of the lot that split the property into two sections. our team was able to turn this problem to their advantage by creating a wet pond to the south of the wetland. to divert stormwater runoff to the new pond, a retaining wall was built to elevate the site and direct the runoff over the wetland area.

while this creative design practice resulted in limited disturbance to the wetland section, the work still required a wetland fill permit from the wisconsin dnr and the army corp of engineers. our team worked diligently to stay under the 10,000 square foot threshold for obtaining a general wetland fill permit.

due to the high water table on the site and the lack of available sanitary sewer service in the area, providing sanitary facilities to the staff building was also a challenge. our designers opted to use holding tanks as the most cost-effective measure to service the building.

this new fuel blending facility allows kwik trip to service their stores all across southern wisconsin. while the creative 2022世界杯32强预选赛 work by snyder & associates turned a challenging building site into a successful project.

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