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La Vergne Tennessee Water Treatment Plant Wins Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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The La Vergne, Tennessee Water Treatment Plant has been awarded a Water Fluoridation Quality Award from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The city’s 9.8 million-gallons-per-day surface water treatment plant serves 27,000 residents and has been operated and maintained by Severn Trent Services under a public-private partnership since 2007.
The plant was recognized for its consistent and professional adjustment of the water fluoride content to the optimum level for oral health for 12 consecutive months in 2008.
According to Thomas Champagne, project manager for Severn Trent, the city entered into a public-private partnership to ensure high quality water for residents and businesses following citations from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. Significant equipment maintenance needs and process modifications were identified at the start of the relationship, and Severn Trent and the city worked diligently to bring the facility up to optimum operating condition.
Effective modifications have been made to a number of processes that have resulted in improved taste and odor control, compliance with disinfection byproduct regulations and chemical costs stability at a time when prices had increased. The facility now meets OSHA standards after the addition of needed health and safety equipment and supplies and the implementation of a new safety training program.
“While process improvements during the first two years of the plant’s operations have been significant,” said Dana Kaas, vice president, Operating Services for Severn Trent, “we expect future maintenance requirements to normalize through implementation of our predictive and preventive maintenance programs. Recognition such as the award from the CDC is evidence that our mission to provide world-class service has been successful.” |
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