NAS Jacksonville, FL - Case study

Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida taps BCR to upgrade wastewater treatment facility

BCR upgraded the U.S. Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville’s wastewater treatment facility plant with their CleanB® system, resulting in a 95% reduction in energy consumption for biosolids treatment and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 480 tons per year.

Cost/Risk Challenges:

• Meet the U.S. Navy’s aggressive energy reform targets
• Find a more energy-efficient, cost-effective alternative to aerobic digestion

Long-Term Success:

• Energy cost savings of $75,000
• 99% reduction in energy consumption
• Operating cost savings of $111,000
• Cumulative operating savings of $2.2M
• Payback on equipment projected at 5.0 years; 6.5 years including installation
• Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
• Improved dewatering of biosolids
• 71% less polymer consumption