Nutrient Reduction at Joslin Beef Processing Facility, Tyson Foods

Nutrient Reduction at Joslin Beef Processing Facility

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Tyson Foods

Overview

Alternative process design concepts were evaluated for achieving various levels of nitrogen and phosphorus removal, which emphasized modifications to existing treatment facility components for enhanced nitrogen and phosphorus removal.

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The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) required Tyson Foods to evaluate alternatives for reducing nitrogen and phosphorus discharges from the Joslin, Illinois beef processing plant.

Bolton & Menk evaluated alternative process design concepts for achieving various levels of nitrogen and phosphorus removal. The evaluation emphasized modifications to existing treatment facility components for enhanced nitrogen and phosphorus removal. The evaluations were summarized in a detailed engineering report for use in long-range treatment facility planning and submittal to Illinois EPA.
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