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1 <br /> Page 5 <br /> Additional services <br /> Orenco does more than supply equipment.The company offers customers extensive "value-added"services. <br /> Orenco works with engineers and consultants to assist with the following: <br /> - master planning - stakeholder presentations -0& M protocols <br /> • hydraulic modeling - installer/operator training •asset management guidelines <br /> - plan reviews •construction oversight -lab services <br /> •drawings/specifications -system start-up/commissioning - homeowner education <br /> - budgetary estimates - post-install tech support - Contractor pre-qualification <br /> assistance <br /> Decentralized Wastewater Collection and Treatment Systems <br /> To reduce overall costs, an increasing number of small communities are choosing wastewater management <br /> solutions that use alternative technologies, such as effluent sewers(i.e., STEP/STEG systems,which collect <br /> wastewater from each property in an underground septic tank and then pump the filtered effluent to a centralized <br /> treatment facility or neighboring sewer, leaving solids in the tank to decompose naturally). <br /> Alternative wastewater collection and treatment systems offer several benefits for small communities, including <br /> reduced up-front capital costs, lower life-cycle costs, improved system performance at low flows, reduced <br /> maintenance(compared to traditional gravity sewers), and increased reliability(allowing part-time operation). <br /> Moreover, systems can be installed in half the time. No deep(and costly) excavations are necessary ...just a <br /> shallow trench that follows the contour of the land, small-diameter(typically 2-6 in.) mainlines, and cleanouts <br /> instead of manholes. These and many other features of alternative collection systems can save utilities <br /> thousands of dollars in up-front costs compared to conventional solutions. <br /> Effluent sewer systems were created in Florida in the early 70's to address some of the difficulties noted with <br /> conventional sewers in the Florida environment. In the mid 80's Orenco was founded and pioneered <br /> advancements in effluent sewer technology. Orenco effluent sewer systems achieve low initial capital <br /> investment, reduce biosolids production, reduce energy consumption, provide for efficient conveyance and <br /> minimize long-term costs for renewal and replacement.Additionally, Orenco effluent sewer systems are the only <br /> collection system technology that provides primary wastewater treatment. <br /> Several wastewater treatment technologies can easily be paired with Orenco effluent sewers.AdvanTex <br /> Treatment Systems, however, are designed to affordably and reliably process effluent sewer wastewater to high <br /> standards.AdvanTex Treatment Systems are modular, require a much smaller footprint and are factory built. <br /> AdvanTex Treatment Systems provide low cost, high-level treatment without high-energy consumption or the <br /> need for chemicals. The filters modular construction allows addition of treatment capacity as demand for service <br /> warrants. Additionally,the treatment can be distributed throughout the service area so that it is in close proximity <br /> for irrigation needs or re-use. <br /> Background Information/Design Parameters <br /> The results of the Cape Cod Commission study that showed a significant overload of nitrogen to the Mashpee <br /> River, implied that a relocation of nitrogen is necessary to bring nitrogen levels down to acceptable levels. Even <br /> replacement of new and existing septic systems with denitrifying on-site systems was said to only maintain <br /> current nitrogen levels.As a result, proper wastewater management requires conveyance of wastewater to sites <br /> more appropriate for treatment and re-use and to minimize nutrient impacts according to studies done for the <br /> Cape Cod Commission. Cluster wastewater treatment consistent with Mashpee's development pattern, which <br />