Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filter for Well 2. (WNG file photo)
WESTFIELD – Department of Public Works Assistant Director Francis Cain said that the Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) filtration vessel for Well 2 arrived Thursday evening and was off-loaded at the site on Friday. Cain said the filter was custom-ordered ten weeks ago.
Crane offloads GAC filter for Well 3 on Friday. (Photo submitted)
Cain said the concrete is being poured this week for the foundation, and the filter will be put into place next week. He said all of the major pieces have been tapped into the distribution mains for underground piping in preparation for the filter.
After the tank is installed next week, he said it will take a week or two to pipe it, before they can begin the commissioning procedure with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
The DPW has been installing underground piping in preparation for the GAC filter’s arrival. (Photo submitted)
Last Wednesday, DPW Systems Engineer Heather Stayton said they will do the setup, testing and commissioning of the vessel with the DEP to make sure it runs appropriately and meets all of the guidelines.
Once Well 2 is up and running, whether or not Well 1 is taken off line will depend on the demand in the system, according to Stayton.
