Bucklin Point Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade

Transforming Wastewater Management: Enhanced Utility Infrastructure and Treatment Capacities Shape a Sustainable Future for Rhode Island

Bucklin Point is a 46 MGD wastewater treatment facility in East Providence, RI. The major plant improvements installed under this project included a new plant wide power distribution system, six new secondary clarifiers, two new sludge thickeners, modifications to the existing aeration systems, two new high speed turbo blowers, new chemical feed systems, new sludge pumping station, and new vehicle storage building. Work also included cleaning of digester tanks and replacement of digester mixers.

Project Highlights

• Utility Infrastructure: Work around the new power distribution system included construction of medium voltage electrical power distribution and control facilities for the plant, including transformers and switchgear, and installation electrical equipment rated for 13.2 KV and 480V power supply.