The first large scale continuous
influent, intermittent discharge variant
of a Sequential Batch Reactor wastewater
treatment system was installed in
Tullahoma, Tennessee in 1985.
The 3 MGD (million gallons per day)
facility, designed to treat up to 12 MGD
during winter months, provides service to
Tullahoma's residents as well as the
City's industry.
The Austgen Biojet ® Intermittent Cycle
Extended Aeration (ICEAS) was selected as
the most cost-efficient wastewater
treatment alternative.
When built (1985) it was the
first in the United States and the
largest in the world.
In 1993/95 the plant underwent an
expansion and upgrade.
The plant was upgraded to a 5 MGD
facility, redesigned to receive up to 28
MGD influent flow (with the addition of a
48 MG equalization basin).
The plant operates and is regulated under
the EPA and State of Tennessee thru the
NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System)
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