Problem

Clay Peak Landfill needed to manage approximately 40,000 gallons per day of industrial wastewaters from local food processors. These wastewaters were not suitable for local municipal wastewater treatment due to high organic content. The existing methods for disposing of these wastewaters—pond evaporation, wetting compost, and road dust suppression—were insufficient to meet the landfill’s expanding needs.

• • • High organic content in industrial wastewaters
    • Insufficient capacity of existing wastewater disposal methods
    • Need for improved dust suppression on landfill roadways

Solution

HECO Engineers developed and implemented a comprehensive wastewater reuse program and a formal fugitive dust control program. This included a wastewater land application system and the use of industrial wastewaters for dust suppression on landfill roadways.

• • • Developed a wastewater land application system with ‘big gun’ irrigation
    • Performed site geotechnical investigation to confirm soil suitability
    • Created two hydraulic management units for wastewater application
    • Implemented formal dust suppression using wastewater on roadways
    • Designed operational and maintenance manual with monitoring requirements

Results

The project resulted in an effective and environmentally sound solution for managing industrial wastewaters at Clay Peak Landfill. The new systems not only increased the landfill’s capacity to handle waste but also improved environmental protection measures.

• • • Successful implementation of wastewater land application system
    • Enhanced dust suppression program
    • Improved environmental controls for surface and groundwater protection
    • Increased capacity for managing high-organic wastewaters

Expanding Clay Peak Landfill’s Capabilities

HECO Engineers played a crucial role in expanding Clay Peak Landfill’s capabilities to manage industrial wastewaters effectively. By implementing advanced wastewater reuse and dust suppression programs, HECO Engineers ensured environmental compliance and improved operational efficiency.

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