Problem: Camp Akita, a 1,200-acre camp in Ohio operated by the First Community Church, faced a critical challenge in 2013. The existing 8,000 gpd precast extended aeration plant, built in 1979, required replacement. The camp operated year-round, providing entertainment, food and lodging for up to 200 people. Complicating matters, the discharge stream was considered an exceptional water body, demanding compliance with Ohio EPA’s Best Available Demonstrated Control Technology for any new wastewater treatment plant.
Solution: EarthTek emerged as the chosen partner. Their Sabre SBR bid offered a 16,000 gpd package sequencing batch reactor treatment plant. This solution included a 20,000-gallon buried
