The year 2024, began with Strand Engineering Inc. drafting a three (3) phase plan to upgrade the plant. Phase 1 is to replace failing equipment, phases 2 and 3 will address modifications to the plant for improved treatment performance to meet IEPA discharge permits. The highlight of the year ended with phase 1 equipment replacement approved. Phases 2 and 3 to be approved in the year 2025.
Instrument Specialist Nick Scheppler attended and completed a two day “Essentials of Industrial Ethernet Networks” training through Rockwell Automation.
CPR and First Aid Training was presented by CPRCERTIFIKIM, LLC for all KRMA staff.
Lighting contractor Besco US began interior and exterior lighting upgrades within the KRMA plant. Upgrades were incentivized through the ComEd Energy Efficiency Program. An audit was conducted for further energy saving improvements in 2025.
The O&M specialists continue to address aging equipment to ensure the facility meets requirements of the IEPA NPDES permit.
During the month of December, the Agency had no violations of the NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit.
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