Plymouth, USA | FMBR Pilot Project
Location： Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Time：2019
Treatment Capacity：19 m³/d
WWTP Type: Integrated FMBR Equipment WWTPs
Process: Raw Wastewater→ Pretreatment→ FMBR→ Effluent
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Project Overview：
Massachusetts, as a global leader in clean energy, sought innovative wastewater treatment solutions to reduce energy consumption. In 2018, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MASSCEC) initiated a global call for cutting-edge wastewater technologies.
Following a one-year rigorous assessment conducted by the MA State Environmental Protection Agency, JDL’s FMBR Technology was selected in 2019 and awarded the highest funding ($150,000), and a pilot was conducted at the Plymouth Airport Wastewater Treatment Plant in Massachusetts.
Treatment Performance Metrics:
✅ COD Removal: 97% ✅ Ammonia Nitrogen Removal: 98.7% ✅ Total Nitrogen Removal: 93%
✅ Effluent quality exceeds local discharge standards (BOD ≤30 mg/L, TN ≤10 mg/L).
University of Massachusetts Amherst WET Testing Center (USA)
Location: 240 Mullins Way, Amherst, MA 01003
Time：2024
Treatment Capacity：25 m³/d
WWTP Type: Integrated FMBR Equipment WWTPs
Process: Raw Wastewater→ FMBR→ Effluent
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Project Brief:
This pilot project at UMass Amherst WET Testing Center aims to demonstrate FMBR technology’s capability in high biological nutrient removal (BNR) performance for domestic sewage treatment. The pilot project adopts packaged FMBR equipment with a design capacity of 6,600 GPD.
Influent Source: Nearby Town of Amherst Wastewater Treatment Plant (TOA WWTP)
Effluent after Treatment: back to the primary clarifier tank of the TOA WWTP
Pilot Start Date: April 22nd, 2024
Pilot Duration: 6 months (3 months summer, 3 months winter)
Monitoring Scope: BOD₅, COD, Ammonia, Total Nitrogen, and Phosphorus
Treatment Performance Metrics:
✅ COD Removal: 93.6%
✅ Ammonia Nitrogen Removal: 99.5%
✅ Total Nitrogen Removal: 91.1%
✅ Effluent meets or exceeds local discharge standards.
Lianyungang Ecological WWTP (China)
Location: Lianyungang City, China
Time: 2019
Treatment Capacity: 130,000 m3/d
WWTP Type: Facility Type FMBR WWTP
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Project Brief:
To preserve the local ecosystem and enhance the appeal of a livable, industrial coastal city, the local government adopted FMBR technology to construct a park-style ecological wastewater treatment plant, seamlessly blending environmental protection with urban aesthetics.
Key Features:
✅"Above-Ground Park, Underground WWTP" concept minimizes visual impact
✅Fully underground facility → Reduced land use & no odor
✅FMBR replaces multiple traditional tanks, simplifying the treatment process
✅Treated water is reused for landscaping & irrigation
Sustainability Benefits:
No visible infrastructure → Blends with urban development
Eco-friendly reuse of treated water
Significantly reduced sludge & energy consumption
Nanchang Urban Eco-WWTP (China)
Location: Nanchang City, China
Time: 2020
Treatment Capacity: 10,000 m³/d
WWTP Type: Facility Type FMBR WWTP
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Project Objective:
Develop an eco-friendly wastewater treatment facility seamlessly integrated into a public green space near a residential area.
Innovative Approach:
✅Implements the "Park Aboveground, Treatment Underground" model, blending infrastructure with nature.
✅Minimizes land use (6,667 m²) by placing treatment facilities underground.
✅Transforms the site into a modern Chinese garden-style leisure space.
✅Eliminates odor and reduces organic residual sludge for an improved urban environment.
Sustainability & Community Benefits:
Reduces infrastructure footprint while enhancing urban aesthetics.
Improves local water quality and overall living conditions.
Eco-friendly water reuse system supports irrigation and urban landscaping.
Minimizes noise and odor, ensuring a comfortable environment for residents.
Enhances community spaces, offering recreational and leisure areas for public use.
Environmental Impact:
Supports sustainable development of local tourism, fisheries, and community life.
Combines minimal land footprint, high efficiency, odor-free operation and aesthetics, making it ideal for densely populated coastal areas.
Promotes water reuse opportunities supporting sustainable water resource management.
Huizhou Coastal Park WWTP (China)
Location: Huizhou City, China
Treatment Capacity: 20,000 m3/d
WWTP Type: Integrated FMBR Equipment WWTPs
Process: Raw Wastewater→ Pretreatment→ FMBR→ Effluent
Project Brief:
The Coastal Park FMBR STP is located at Huizhou City. The main structure of the WWTP is intake tank, screen tank, equalization tank, FMBR equipment, effluent tank and measuring tank. The wastewater is mainly collected from the coastal park, aquatic product wharf, fisher wharf, dragon bay, Qianjin wharf and residential areas along the coast.
Key Features:
✅Strategically positioned near residential and coastal tourism zones, minimizing visual and environmental impact.
✅Employs advanced FMBR technology to significantly reduce organic sludge generation, ensuring odor-free operation.
✅Collects wastewater primarily from coastal parks, residential areas, aquatic product wharfs, and tourism hubs to protect coastal ecosystems.
✅Treated water meets strict discharge standards, ensuring ecological safety and compatibility.