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Silver Bay YMCA highlights membrane bioreactor system that treats campus wastewater
Summary
At an April 22 Lake George Park Commission meeting, Silver Bay YMCA staff described a membrane bioreactor (MBR) wastewater system that consolidates individual septic systems from roughly 60 campus buildings and treats effluent before recharging it to wells and the ground.
Silver Bay YMCA staff told the Lake George Park Commission on April 22 that the campus now directs wastewater from about 60 buildings to a membrane bioreactor treatment plant and that the system is designed to protect Lake George by producing high-quality effluent. "The wastewater plant operates 24 7," the presenter said, describing daily testing, computerized monitoring and monthly lab sampling to ensure compliance with state standards.
The presenter described the campus footprint as roughly 650 acres with about 35 sanitary manholes and said the plant pumps treated effluent through Well 1 to Well 2 and Well 3 for stabilization before recharge. In questions, the presenter said peak summertime flows are "around 30,000 gallons" and noted the plant holds a license for 50,000 gallons; commissioners and staff discussed the system's small footprint and scalability as reasons for choosing an MBR. The commission received the presentation as an example of conservation-minded infrastructure and thanked Silver Bay staff for the demonstration.
