Conversion of UV Disinfection
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Energy
Project value$37,500
Project Type
Feasibility Study
Sub Sector
Building – Existing – Energy efficiency
Grant amount$15,000
Program type
GMF
Municipality
Corporation of the City of Windsor, ON
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
229,660
Project timeline
2001 - 2009
Project number
1935
Description
This study will investigate the feasibility of retrofitting "first generation" ultraviolet disinfecting system with a state–of–the–art ultraviolet disinfecting system at the Little River Pollution Control Plant. This new system isself–cleaning, low–pressure, and uses high–intensity ultraviolet light to disinfect. The goal of the replacement system isto enhance the efficiency of disinfection and lower maintenance costs. Replacing the UV lamps would reduce the timerequired for maintenance, reduce the use of phosphoric acid for cleaning and reduce the cost of replacementequipment. The new system envisages the inclusion of a feedback loop that reduces energy usage when the waterdoesn't require as much disinfection. The use of UV is of interest to municipalities as a way to reduce the demand forchlorination in the water supply.
Applicant
Corporation of the City of Windsor, ON