• Influent Area: Wastewater flows into the SWRF at a controlled rate, flow comes into the wet well.
• Drum Screen: Wastewater comes in and the drum turns and screens out the debris. The screen removes debris down to 1/16th of an inch in size. This is critical to protect the membranes from getting damaged. 
• Anoxic and Aeration Trains: Flow comes in from the drum screen into the anoxic chamber. 
• Membrane / Blower Area: The blowers provide oxygen to the aeration trains as well as to the membrane trains. 
• Membranes: Manufactured by Siemens, life span from 7 – 10 years 
• Effluent Area: The Effluent produced is stored under the ground floor, approximately 75,000 gals is stored there. The Effluent is also pumped to the old Yaupon Water Tank which can store 75,000 gals.
• This facility is controlled by a automated computer system. 
• Our minimum desired flow is 65,000 gals per day, our maximum flow is 400,000 gals per day.
• Current termination point of Reuse Line: Next to Town's well house near the intersection of Live Oak and HWY 133. The location is on Oak Island Golf Course property.
• 65th Street Valve Vault Control Station: We can send flow east or west. The Commercial area can go to all three (3) treatment facilities.

(PICTURED: Division Valve for Oak Island's Treatment Plants)

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Fats, Oils, & Grease

Why are Fats, Oil, & Grease a problem? Grease hardens at room temperature and can cause blockages in home plumbing pipes and even overflows in your home or yard. These substances also cause back-ups in the Public Utilities collections system. Sewer back-ups cause damage, create health hazards and threaten the natural environment.

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