Air Flotation

Dissolved Air Flotation

Some of the text and all of the photos are taken from a presentation by Dana L. Levy for a term project. The plant is near Pittsfield, MA at the Cleveland Plant in Dalton.

Water Inlet Distribution Manifold


Raw water from the reservoir enters the tank. The coagulants and chemicals have been added.

Static Mixing in the Flocculation Section


Rotating Scoop

A rotating drum type of scoop collects the sludge from the top of the water.

Storage Tanks

Materials delivered in tanks are pumped into storage.