这篇文章描述了宾夕法尼亚州水资源公司成功地寻找 郊区8-MGD水处理厂（WTP）的残余物处理方案 费城。本文提供了这座有150多年历史的处理设施的背景，并描述了 需要改变其现有的残差做法。它记录了替代方案 评估和实施Aqua“首选”解决方案的失败尝试。最终的解决方案是WTP和附近的一个污水处理厂之间的合作 污水处理厂（STP）。STP利用带式压滤机（press）对其生物固体进行脱水， 并确定有足够的过剩容量对WTP残余物进行脱水 以及使用相同压力的生物固体。本文探讨了在处理两种不同的废物和两种不同的公用事业时出现的监管、业务和运营方面的重大问题。总结了该设计的几个独特之处， 特别是连续分批增稠。本文介绍了所有者问题和 决策因素，以及自2003年开始运行的残渣处理设施的技术设计方面、性能和成本。最后，本文描述了残余沉积物如何帮助STP的生物固体满足许可要求。包括参考资料。

This paper describes Aqua Pennsylvania's successful search for a residuals handling solution at an 8-MGD water treatment plant (WTP) in suburban Philadelphia. The paper provides background on this 150-plus year old treatment facility and describes the need for changes to its existing residuals practices. It documents the alternatives evaluated and the unsuccessful attempt to implement Aqua's "first choice" solution. The eventual solution became a collaborative effort between the WTP and a nearby sewage treatment plant (STP). The STP utilizes a belt filter press (Press) to dewater its biosolids, and it was determined that there was sufficient excess capacity to dewater the WTP residuals as well as the biosolids using the same Press. The paper explores significant issues on the regulatory, business, and operational fronts that came up while working with two different wastes and two different utilities. Several unique features of the design are summarized, particularly, sequential batch thickening. The paper presents owner issues and factors in decision-making, along with technical design aspects and performance and costs of the residuals handling facilities that have been in operation since 2003. Finally, the paper describes how the residuals helped the STP's biosolids meet permit requirements. Includes reference.