04/05/2006 PLANNING BOARD Minutes

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facility ma-y -not be able to consistently meet an effluent limit of 5 . 0. mg/1 of total. nitrogen. " In an attempt to respond, fir Ounmet stated there are a number of variables that contribute t.o the intended performance of a plant . Flow, plant operation, design issues, and construction are all factors . Although he was not involved in the: original design/construction of the plant, it is- his opinion that there was nearer any intention to not meet the starda r=ds in the Planning Hoard Special Permit . Ir. ouimet stated he has contacted the manufacturer and asked .four their recommendations. They responded by suggesting changes be made in the operations of the plant. The Town Planner asked if there would be continuos monitoring. 1r. ouimet stated this would- require a significant additional capital cost and that this matter will be further evaluated. The- equipment alone would cost approximately $8o, o . . Lee Gurney asked if ot-he r modifications could be -made in the event the interim tank is not successful,, Mr. ouim' et stated the recommendation would be to Increase some of the process units, so that they could treat 1 greater flows . He cautioned the Board that this is not an exact science and that many factors contribute to the performance. The chairman inquired as to the total projected flog at project build out. Mr. ouimet responded the project is de igned. for 24, 0,00 gallons per day. t this point the Chairman requested Mr. oui et keep the Planning Board apprised of the proposed changes and results during the next few months . Be spoke to the serious nitrogen concerns within the Town of Mashpee, and of her dope that this plant will be able to produce under the special. Permit regulations . (This matter concluded at : 2 p.-m- 7