Although the plant has a capacity of 18,250m³/day, it is currently running at approximately half capacity. A 2003 Watauga County report concluded that the Boone system offered the greatest potential for water and sewer partnerships.
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Formerly known as the Town of Boone facility, the Jimmy Smith Wastewater... -
An aerial view of the plant. The wastewater treatment regime at the plant... -
Sludge scraping on the 28m clarifiers. The plant has two of these, which... -
Boone's sludge disposal has been revolutionized. A combination of dewatering... -
The belt press after installation; the sludge stream passes through the belt... -
Finished biosolids storage; over half of the material produced has been... -
Cascade aeration; the treated effluent is discharged into the South Fork of... -
Although the plant has a capacity of 18,250m³/day, it is currently...
