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To increase the Village of Algonquin’s water supply,
AB&H, A Donohue Group designed a new water treatment
plant that uses a low-pressure immersed membrane system.
The membrane system effectively treats shallow aquifer
water that is filled with high concentrations of iron bacteria.
The membranes also provide superior, reliable removal of
harmful microorganisms and other nuisance particles.
The application of this type of membrane system to treat
the iron-rich water is remarkably innovative. The Algonquin
plant is the first of its kind in Illinois and one of the
first in the nation. The new treatment plant produces water
exceeding expectations for iron removal and finished water
quality.
Because the plant site is located in a very visible, newly
developed area, the facility was designed to blend in and
compliment the surrounding buildings.
Due to site constraints, the equipment was placed within
a 40,000-square-foot building. The facility has a sophisticated
process control system to minimize operator requirements.
The project received a 2007 Engineering Excellence Honor
Award from ACEC of Illinois.
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