Environmental Disposal Corporation
Bedminster, NJ
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Summary
Environmental Disposal Corporation (EDC), a public utility serving the Town of Bedminster, is responsible for the collection, treatment, and disposal of the community’s sewage. Natural Systems Utilities (NSU) was selected to provide comprehensive design-build services for a critical expansion of the existing wastewater treatment system to accommodate growing demand and enhance operational efficiency. Throughout both the construction phase and ongoing operations, NSU has maintained continuous management and operation of the facility, ensuring uninterrupted service, regulatory compliance, and system reliability for the town. This partnership reflects a commitment to delivering sustainable wastewater solutions that meet the community’s current and future needs.
Challenge
Environmental Disposal Corporation (EDC) faced the challenge of expanding its wastewater treatment capacity to meet the needs of a growing population of 30,000 residents, along with municipal and commercial customers. The project was complicated by limited available space at the existing site, requiring a tailored, innovative design solution. Additionally, the facility needed to remain fully operational throughout the expansion and upgrade process, ensuring uninterrupted service to the community.
Solution
NSU implemented a customized approach that expanded the facility’s treatment capacity by 40%, increasing it from 1.5 million gallons per day to 2.1 million gallons per day. This was achieved through innovative design solutions specifically developed to fit within the site’s physical constraints. Recognizing the importance of uninterrupted service, NSU established detailed procedures that allowed the existing treatment plant to remain fully operational throughout the entire construction period, ensuring continuous wastewater treatment for the community.
Beyond the treatment plant expansion, NSU also manages the entire collection system, which delivers 100% of the wastewater flow to the EDC facility. This extensive network includes nine pumping stations and over 30 miles of gravity sewer mains. NSU has proudly maintained the operational contract for this system for more than 20 years since the completion of construction, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to reliable and efficient service.
Highlights
- Facility capacity increased 40%
- Removed biological phosphorus and nitrogen
- No service interruption during construction
Achievements
The facility employs cutting-edge treatment technology that excels in nitrogen removal, consistently meeting the State’s stringent direct reuse standards. Utilizing the advanced Bardenpho process, a multistage biological treatment system, the plant effectively removes both nitrogen and biological phosphorus, ensuring high-quality effluent that supports environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance.
