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Objectives: Filtration has been identified as the most important barrier for the removal of particles and microorganisms in
drinking water treatment The objective was to address the public demand for higher quality at lower costs and improved
safeguards by optimizing the performance of treatment plant filters. The City wanted to replace wasteful manual operation
by improving instrumentation and controls.
R&D Results: The City of Canandaigua installed and tested an automatic system for determining optimum tm time for
backwash duration. They installed and tested a turbidimeter, particle counter, and automatic SCADA system to control and
optimize the system. The system cost $47,700 and will result in a 35% reduction in the amount of clean water used to
backwash the filters. This will save 31 ,000kWh of electricity and $7,200 per year in energy and chemical costs. Installation
of the controls precluded the City from spending capital to increase the water treatment plant’s capacity.
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