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Below is a listing of case studies, technical articles and factsheets featuring the advanced treatment technology of the FAST^® process. The unique Fixed Activated Sludge Treatment process has been providing solutions for various wastewater treatment applications since 1970. Click on any of the links below to download the .pdf file viewable with Adobe® Acrobat® Reader.

Articles

• FAST^® Results in Much Lower Solids Flux (Coming Soon)
  What is solids flux? Why is it important? This article explains the concepts behind solids flux and the decrease in suspended solids produced with the Fixed Activated Sludge Treatment process compared to treatment in a typical extended aeration plant.

FAST^® Case Studies

• S&L Assists Rural Community to Treat School's Wastewater FAST^®
  Small communities face very tough decisions today regarding the resolution of wastewater problems.
  
• Discrete and FAST^® Solution at Botanical Gardens
  Imagine strolling through breath-takingly beautiful botanical gardens when suddenly you stumble upon a wastewater treatment plant. The sweet aroma and sights of various types of flowers and plant are suddenly replaced by an odoriferous treatment tank.
  
• Major Catalog Company Expands with a FAST^® Process
  Following a rapid growth period, a catalog fulfillment supplier in Massachusetts with an annual sales volume of more than $500 million needed a treatment system to meet state wastewater regulations.
  
• Michigan Petrochemical Facility Finds FAST^® Solution for Groundwater Problem
  A petrochemical facility in Michigan discovered that paint residue had been leaking into a nearby aquifer.
  
• Infiltration/Inflow Problems Solved with FAST^® System
  The Village of Dexter, N.Y. is using a submerged, fixed-film aeration system to maintain compliance with effluent discharge requirements. Located on eastern shores of Lake Ontario, the town experiences infiltration and inflow problems as a result of an old sewer system.
  
• FAST^® Process Retrofit Produces Total Nitrogen Reduction
  A large corporate facility located west of Boston, which serves as the customer service headquarters of a major computer software manufacturer, was required to upgrade its treatment plant to achieve satisfactory total nitrogen reduction -- in addition to BOD and TSS removal.

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