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annual cost savings by eliminating sewer surcharges, minimizing sludge disposal costs and reducing water pur* chases;
2) It is biologically diverse and can treat a wide variety of waste streams. They are naturally resistant to drastic changes or “shock loaBs” in the waste stream. Operators enjoy ease of operation and highly reliable treatment performance;
3) Sludge handling and disposal expenses are significantly lower than for conventional technologies. Sludge is consumed in the process, greatly reducing sludge quantity compared with conventional biological treatment. Optional on-site sludge composting with reed beds minimizes sludge handling costs;
4) Particularly for higher-strength waste streams that require treatment to reuse standards. Living Machines typically offer lower initial capital costs and lower annual operating costs than conventional alternatives. They can also be designed to accommodate ready expansion in future years. This allows owners to match capital outlays with the growth of the business or community.
Some of their clients have been' South Burlington, Vermont (treats 80,000 gallons per day Of municipal sewage from about 1,600 residential‘ users); Museum of Science and Industry, Florida; National Audubon Society, Florida; and Findhom Foundation in the U.K.
For more information Nature Works, Inc. may be reached at (703) 660-6792.
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