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Table of Contents

SECTION

Table of Contents

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Introduction

1.1

1.2

Background

Project Understanding

Chemical Treatment

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2.2

2.3

2.4

Chemical Requirements

Chemical Characteristics

Selection of the Most Suitable Chemicals

Chemical Treatment Implementation

Physical Treatment

3.1 3.2

Blower Aeration System

Surface Aerators

Cost Analysis

4.1

4.2

Comparison of Chemical and Physical Treatment Costs

Refinement of Surface Aeration Costs

Conclusions and Recommendations

References

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Appendix A - Full Package Hydrogen Peroxide Dosing System

Appendix B - Hydrogen Peroxide Material Safety Data Sheet

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Appendix C- Proposal for Design, Equipment Supply and Installation of a Blower Aeration System

Appendix D - Proposal for Surface Aerator

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1 Introduction

1.1 Background

The Town of Lumsden is a community of approximately 1700 people situated next to the

Qu'Appelle River in southern Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment (MOE)

has imposed development restrictions on the Town until it upgrades its existing lagoon wastewater

treatment system which is operating beyond capacity. The Town has identified a new mechanical

wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) as the long term solution. Associated Engineering (AE)

completed the preliminary design of a WWTF in December 2011 and the Town hopes to proceed

with detailed design and construction so that the facility is in operation in 2015. In order to allow

land development to proceed in the interim before the WWTF is operational, the Town of Lumsden requires a short term wastewater strategy.

1.2 Project Understanding

Local developers are planning to construct homes immediately upon regulatory approval.

Depending upon housing demand, housing starts could approach 100 houses by 2014.

The MOE has required that the Town offset extra volumetric and organic loading from new

construction . To offset volumetric loading, the Town plans to implement bylaws requiring the use of

low flow toilets, faucets and showerheads and sump pumps to discharge weeping tile flows to the

surface in new homes. Existing households' toilets will be required to be upgraded to low flow

toilets. The toilet replacements will offset the volumetric loading into the lagoon facility.

The Town of Lumsden has retained AE to develop short term solutions to offset organic loading.

This preliminary design report evaluates chemical and physical treatment methods for oxidizing the

excessive organic loading at the existing lagoons. The methods are evaluated based on lifecycle

costs and the most suitable method is recommended as the preferred short term wastewater management strategy.

2 Chemical Treatment

2.1 Chemical Requirements

According to "Guidelines for Sewage Works Design (January 2008)" a typical BODs for raw sewage

from domestic sources is 77 grams/capita-day. A value of 2 .6 people per household, based on the

Lumsden Community Profile from the 2006 Canada Census, is used to determine chemical

requirements.

The BODs generated for a lot is equal to 77 grams/capita-day multiplied by the population of 2.6

people. This equals 200 grams of BODs per day.

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Usually the quantity of chemical which is added to a liquid is measured in parts per million (ppm).

In water based liquids 1 mg/L is equal to 1 ppm because 1 liter of water has a mass of 1 kg. In order to neutralize 1 mg/L BOD, 1 mg/L or 1 ppm of 0 2 is required. To determine the dosage of

chemicals, generation of 0 2 or equivalent oxidation potential in the reaction is considered .

2.2 Chemical Characteristics

Numerous oxidizing chemicals have been used in the wastewater industry. The six chemicals

identified and discussed are commonly used in water and wastewater treatment plants. The two

most relevant to the current project are discussed in more detail.

From an operational point of view, dosing chemicals in solid form is more costly and operator

intensive. However, dosing chemicals in a liquid form is simpler and can be easily automated. A chemical in a liquid form is more desirable because it can be dosed with chemical pumps which

operate more predictably and require less operator attention.

2.2.1 Sodium Hypochlorite (NaOCI)

Sodium hypochlorite is used for shock chlorination of wells and water systems. The

alkalinity of the sodium hypochlorite solution also causes the precipitation of minerals such as calcium carbonate. Sodium hypochlorite is commonly used for disinfection of drinking

water. The use of chlorine-based disinfectants in domestic water is believed to result in formation of small quantities of harmful by-products such as trihalomethanes (THMs).

Sodium hypochlorite is also used to treat cyanide in wastewater. The main problems with

sodium hypochlorite are the production of harmful by-products and high alkalinity. The pH

is 7.6 in the Lumsden lagoon treatment system. Adding sodium hypochlorite will increase

the pH which is harmful to the microorganisms.

Sodium percarbonate is used for shock treatment in non-chlorine swimming pools. Sodium

percarbonate is a strong oxidizing agent. It is supplied in a solid form and dissolves in

water yielding a mixture of hydrogen peroxide, which eventually decomposes to water and

oxygen, and sodium carbonate. Released oxygen is available for use by microorganisms

to oxidize the organic matter. The main issue with this chemical is that only a small portion

of the chemical is beneficial. The larger portion of sodium percarbonate is sodium

carbonate. A better alternative to this chemical is hydrogen peroxide which comes in a liquid form and does not include the unnecessary sodium carbonate.

2.2.3 Potassium Permanganate (KMn04)

Potassium permanganate is used extensively in the water treatment industry. It is also

used as a regeneration chemical to remove iron and hydrogen sulfide (which creates a

rotten egg smell) from well water when used in conjunction with a manganese greensand

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filter. Also as an oxidant, potassium permanganate can act as an antiseptic. The main

reason for using a chemical in this project is to remove organic loading. Potassium

permanganate is not suitable for this project since it does not provide dissolved oxygen

(DO) and will kill microorganisms.

2.2.4 Sodium Nitrate (NaN03)

Sodium nitrate is used in the wastewater industry to increase the number of facultative

microorganisms. These microorganisms consume nitrate in preference to oxygen,

therefore more oxygen is available to oxidize organic material.

Sodium nitrate has been used to address odour issues in both City of Weyburn and Town

of Lumsden. This chemical is added to lagoons to maintain the aerobic condition of the

lagoon (Munoz et. al, 2008). This chemical is added in a large enough amount to shock

the system which temporarily addresses the odour issues.

Sodium nitrate indirectly addresses the organic loading problem since it does not break

down the organic waste itself, but rather provides nitrate to microorganisms, increasing

their population and the rate at which they neutralize waste. Also, sodium nitrate forms nitrosamines, a human carcinogen known to cause DNA damage and increased cellular

degeneration. Sodium nitrate also comes in a solid form.

2.2.5 Oxy Sparkle (Oxone®)

Oxy Sparkle, marketed by Canadian Tire, is a product for pool cleaning which contains

peroxysulfate. It is similar to a US product called Oxy-Brite, also used for pool cleaning.

Oxy Brite's active ingredient is a chemical provided by DuPont under the trade name

Oxone®. The chemical is known formally as pentapotassium bis(peroxymonosulphate)

bis(sulphate) , and more simply as potassium monopersulfate.

This chemical has a number of different uses, including odour control and specialized

treatment at wastewater treatment plant's (WWTP). It is promoted as an oxidizing agent in laundry detergents where chlorine is not desired. It has a high oxidizing potential of

1.85 eV , so it can oxidize a wide range of chemicals including odour causing compounds.

For comparison, chlorine has an oxidation potential of 1.4 eV, and hydrogen peroxide 1.8 eV. The oxidation by-product of Oxone® is sulphate sludge which is claimed to be

environmentally safe.

According to DuPont's chemists, Oxone® is not a significant source of DO and they suggest

using hydrogen peroxide which has a much greater DO potential and significantly lower

price per kg of active oxygen. Oxone® might lower chemical oxygen demand (COD) via

direct oxidation, which could indirectly reduce BOD. Rivas et. al. (2005) and Sun et. al.

(2009) compared Oxone® and hydrogen peroxide oxidation processes in high COD content

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landfill leachate. The results showed that a greater reduction in COD occurred when using

Oxone® as an ox idizing agent. Concentrated Oxone® comes in a solid form reducing its

appeal.

2.2.6 Hydrogen Peroxide (H20 2)

Hydrogen peroxide (H20 2} has been used to reduce BOD, COD, and offensive odour in

domestic wastewater for many years (Ksibi M., 2006). The use of hydrogen peroxide is

recommended because it supplies supplemental DO when biological treatment systems

experience temporary overloads. Many biological treatment facilities dose H20 2 into

aeration basins or lagoons when they have poor BOD removal rates.

Hydrogen perox ide can detoxify a broad range of organic and inorganic wastes, including

sulfites, cyanides, aldehydes, and organic loading. Sufficient amounts of hydrogen

peroxide can oxidize many organic wastes down to carbon dioxide (C02). Usually that is

not necessary because a relatively small amount of hydrogen peroxide can cleave organic

molecules, reducing toxicity to acceptable levels, or making the molecules more easily

managed by a biological treatment system.

Hydrogen peroxide addresses the organic loading problem by providing supplemental DO

to the wastewater system which aerobic microorganisms use to increase the rate of

degradation of the organic loading. The oxidation potential of hydrogen peroxide is 1.8 eV.

This is comparable to the oxidation potential of Oxone®, which is 1.85 eV. Hydrogen

peroxide comes in a liquid form which is more convenient from a dosing point of view. The

dosing process requires only a small dosing pump and a barrel of hydrogen peroxide.

2.3 Selection of the Most Suitable Chemicals

Based on the evaluation of six chemicals hydrogen peroxide and Oxone® emerged as the best

choices. Hydrogen perox ide does not harm the environment. Also, it is less complex and less

costly to set up an automated dosing system which means that less labour is required. Hydrogen

peroxide addresses the organic loading problem by providing supplemental DO to the wastewater

system which aerobic microorganisms use to increase the rate of degradation of the organic

loading.

Table 2-1 shown below identifies the two most suitable chemicals and the cost per lot per year. On

this basis hydrogen peroxide is the recommended chemical. When compared with Oxone®,

hydrogen peroxide is a better ox idant of BOD, favours microorganism growth, has no harmful by

products and is one tenth of the cost. Costs shown below are set out on a cost per lot basis.

These costs do not include time and operating effort by the Town of Lumsden operating staff. Also

there is an administration effort required to order chemicals, work with developers to fund their

program and in general to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Table 2-1 Cost of Providing Selected Chemicals per Lot for One Year

Chemical Cost per Lot per Year

Oxy Sparkle (Oxone~ $ 4,800

Hydrogen Peroxide $500

Table 2-2 shown below illustrates costs for hydrogen peroxide per year taking into account

increments of 10, 50 and 100 lots. The Town will need to approve the number of lots and therefore

the dosing requirements as land development proceeds.

Table 2-2 Cost of Hydrogen Peroxide for a Number of Lots per Year

Number of Lots Cost per Year

10 $5,000

50 $25,000

100 $50,000

The estimated cost of providing Oxone® for Lumsden is $4,800 per lot per year (Table 2-1 ). This is

significantly higher than the estimated cost of hydrogen peroxide which is $500 per lot per year. Also, from an operational point of view, dosing chemicals in a solid form is less favourable.

Concentrated Oxone ®comes in a solid form while hydrogen peroxide is in a liquid form.

2.4 Chemical Treatment Implementation

2.4.1 Dosing Location

Effective mixing of chemicals and wastewater is crucial to successfully treating BOD

loading using a chemical process. Effective mixing can be achieved in the pumping station by dosing hydrogen peroxide directly into the pipe downstream of the main pump. The

pumping station is heated in winter, is powered, and has ventilation fans, plus the Town's

foreman runs a daily inspection on the pumping station, providing the opportunity to

monitor and service the dosing system.

A shed adjacent to the pumping station would be needed to store chemicals. The number

of barrels to be stored in the shed for 30 days consumption in the first, second, third, and

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fourth years would be three, six, nine, and twelve barrels, respectively. Due to space

limitations at the pumping station, there would only be one barrel of hydrogen peroxide

allowed in the pumping station at any given time to feed the dosing pump. When all of the

hydrogen peroxide in the barrel is depleted, that barrel will be replaced with a full barrel of

hydrogen peroxide from the shed.

2.4.2 Dosing Options

2.4.2.1 Chemical Dosing Pump

Hydrogen peroxide can be dosed into the lagoon using a small chemical resistant

dosing pump described in Table 2-3. The pump would be connected to a hydrogen

peroxide barrel and the outflow would be pumped through a tee connection . The

tee connection would be tied into the air release valve which is located at the

downstream pipe of the main pump at the wastewater pumping station.

Table 2-3

Chemical Dosing Pump

Design Parameter Value

Flow Rate 4.9 Llhr

Discharge Pressure 1000 kPa

Manufacturer Grunfos

Model Alldos

Accessories Installation kit includes a foot

valve, injection valve, and tubing

2.4.2.2 Full Package Hydrogen Peroxide Dosing System

An alternative full package option is available which would be implemented and

maintained by a commercial chemical provider called US Peroxide. US Peroxide

could lease both a dosing system and a storage tank. They supply hydrogen

peroxide (50% concentration) at the site plus they provide maintenance service as

shown in Appendix A.

2.4.3 Chemical Handling

Handling hydrogen peroxide requires consideration of a number of safety measures as

described in the hydrogen peroxide material safety data sheet (MSDS), which is included in

Appendix B. Hydrogen peroxide is considered to be non-combustible. However, on

decomposition, it releases oxygen which may intensify fire. Inhalation of hydrogen

peroxide mist or vapours may severely irritate the nose, throat, and lungs. It would be

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necessary to implement a mechanical ventilation system and to provide a sufficient supply

of replacement air to make up for air removed by the exhaust system. Proper equipment for lifting and transporting containers would also be necessary. The

barrels would need to be stored in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location. Containers should

be tightly closed and out of direct sunlight. The barrels should not be stored on wooden

pallets; plastic pallets should be used instead. It is necessary to have a containment

system under the barrels.

Appropriate protective equipment for handling hydrogen peroxide would include chemical

goggles, a full-face shield , impervious gloves of a chemically resistant material, body suits

and/or coveralls of a chemically resistant material, and impervious boots of a chemically

resistant material. Emergency shower and eyewash stations should be in close proximity.

3 Physical Treatment

3.1 Blower Aeration System

This type of mechanical aeration system includes a blower, a header, connection pipes, and

diffusers. The system uses a grid of lateral piping equipped with diffusers to inject fine or medium

sized bubbles into the wastewater. The diffusers could be suspended slightly above the lagoon

floor, or they could rest on the bottom. Flexible airlines or a weighted air hose would be used to supply air to the diffuser unit. See Appendix C for a more detailed description.

3.2 Surface Aerators

A 2.2 kW (3 hp) surface aerator as described in Appendix D could be implemented. In a surface

aeration system, the aerator serves two functions: it transfers the air required by the

chemical/biological oxidation reactions into the lagoon, and it undertakes the mixing required to

disperse the oxygen into the wastewater. The surface aerators are rated to transfer 0. 7 to 1.5 kg 0 2/kWh under typical field conditions.

Low temperatures in winter can adversely affect the performance of surface aerators. In the

Lumsden project the amount of BOD loading from 50 lots is not enough to require the aerator to run

all the time. When the aerator stops, the water starts to freeze, wh ich may damage or otherwise

impede the aerator the next time it begins operating. However, there are anti-freezing kits and

attachments that could be used to prevent such potential issues.

3.2.1 Surface Aeration Design

BOD loading could be addressed by using surface aerators at the Town's existing lagoons.

A 2.2 kW (3 hp) or 3.7 kW (5 hp) surface aerator unit would be able to transfer enough

oxygen to the wastewater for aerobic biological organisms to oxidize organic compounds in the wastewater and address the BOD loading.

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A high-speed 2.2 kW (3h p) or 3.7 kW (5 hp) surface aerator as described in Appendix D

could be implemented. In a surface aeration system, the aerator serves two functions: it

transfers the air required by the chemical/biological oxidation reactions into the lagoon, and

it undertakes the mixing required to disperse the oxygen into the wastewater. The surface

aerator described in Appendix D is rated to transfer 0. 7 to 1. 5 kg 0 2/kWh under typical field

conditions.

Low temperatures in winter can adversely affect oxygen transfer into the lagoons. Using

the oxygen transfer equation from Section 5-12 of 'Wastewater Engineering Treatment and

Reuse, Fourth Edition' (Metcalf and Eddy, 2003), it is determined that an oxygen transfer

rate of 0.44 kg 0 2/kWh is applicable for winter time in Lumsden.

The Ministry of Environment's 'Guidelines for Sewage Works Design' (EPB 203) states that

a typical five-day biochemical oxygen demand (BOD5) for raw sewage from domestic

sources of 77 grams/capita-day (0.17 lbs/capita-day) may be considered for design of

wastewater works in Saskatchewan.

According to Community Profiles from the 2006 Census by Statistics Canada, the average

household size in Lumsden is 2.6 people. Table 3-1 shows the number of lots which could

be addressed by a 2.2 kW (3 hp) or 3.7 kW (5 hp) surface aerator. Note that the surface

aerator needs to operate 24 hours a day, 7 day a week.

Table 3-1 Estimated Number of Lots which could be Addressed by Using a Surface Aerator

Surface Aerator Number of Lots

2.2 kW (3 hp) 117

3.7 kW (5 hp) 196

When a surface aerator stops in subzero temperatures, the water around it starts to freeze,

which may damage or otherwise impede the aerator the next time it begins operating.

However, there are anti-freezing kits and attachments that could be used to prevent such

issues.

When using a surface aerator, it should be recognized that there are risks associating with

servicing such a unit in winter. The aerator maybe surrounded by thin layer of ice making it

essential to take precautions when approaching it. The Town has previous experiences

with surface aerators and it is understood that they are aware of these risks. However,

necessary safety measures should be taken when servicing the unit.

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Cost Analysis

4.1 Comparison of Chemical and Physical Treatment Costs

Table 4-1 presents a comparison of the conceptual capital costs, engineering fees, annual operating costs, and four-year lifecycle costs for four treatment options. The conceptual cost estimates in Table 4-1 are meant to provide a basis for differentiating between options and should

not be taken as budgeting costs .

Table 4-1

Conceptual Capital, Lifecycle, and Annual Operating Cost Estimates for the Four Systems

Estimated Estimated Estimated Estimated Capital Engineering Annual Lifecycle Cost Fee Operating Costs Cost

Hydrogen Peroxide Dosing System $12,000 $7,000 $27,000-$45,000 $150,000

Full Package Hydrogen Peroxide $8,600 $3,000 $36,000-$52,000 $180,000

Dosing 1 System

Surface Aerator $10,000 $7,000 $18,000 $80,000

Blower Aeration System Package $51,100 $ 10,000 $18,000 $120,000

From Table 4-1, a surface aerator system is the most cost effective option .

4.2 Refinement of Surface Aeration Costs

From Section 4.1, a surface aerator system is the most cost effective option. The surface aerator

cost estimate is further refined in Table 4-2. Table 4-2 presents the estimated capital costs, annual operating costs, and four-year lifecycle costs for two surface aerators. Engineering fees are included in the capital cost and includes contacting suppliers, evaluating their proposals, submitting the required technical documents to the Ministry of Environment, and resident engineering during installation. The Town suggested that they have the resources to install the surface aerator .

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2.2 kW (3 hp) Surface Aerator

3.7 kW (5 hp) Surface Aerator


Table 4-2 Capital, Lifecycle, and Annual Operating Cost Estimated for the Two Surface

Aerators

Estimated Estimated #of Lots Estimated Annual Four-Year Addressed Cost per

Capital Cost1 Operating Costs Lifecycle Cost (From Table 3-1) Lot

$ 18,000 $9,500 $55,000 117 $470

$ 19,000 $10,800 $60,000 196 $306

1 Taxes are not included in the cost estimates.

From Table 4-2, a3.7 kW surface aerator provides the lowest cost per lot for reducing organic

loading at the wastewater treatment lagoons.

5 Conclusions and Recommendations

Based on the evaluation of chemical and physical treatment processes, a surface aeration system

is the most cost effective method of reducing organic loading on the Lumsden wastewater

treatment lagoons. Further analysis of surface aerators indicates that a 3.7 kW (5 hp) surface

aeration system is the most cost effective option.

Associated Engineering recommends that:

• The Town proceed with the detailed design and installation of a surface aeration system

including a 3.7 kW (5 hp) surface aerator at the existing wastewater treatment lagoons.

• AEon behalf of the Town apply for a Permit to Construct, Extend or Alter Existing works for

the installation of the surface aeration system.

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References

Alex Munoz, Dwayne Gelowitz, Blaine Frank (2008) Weyburn Lagoon Based Wastewater

Treatment System Upgrades, 60th Annual WCWWA Conference and Trade Show

September 23 - 26 .

F. Javier Rivas, Fernando J. Beltran, Fatima Carvalho, and, Pedro M. Alvarez. (2005) axonePromoted Wet Air Oxidation of Landfill Leachates, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 44 (4): 749-758 .

Jianhui Sun, Xiaoyan Lia, Jinglan Feng, and Xiaoke Tian (2009) Oxone/Co2+ oxidation as an

advanced oxidation process: Comparison with traditional Fenton oxidation for treatment of landfill

leachate. Water Research Volume 43 (17): 4363-4369.

Mohamed Ksibi (2006) Chemical oxidation with hydrogen peroxide for domestic wastewater

treatment, Chemical Engineering Journal, 119 (2-3): 161-165.

Wastewater Engineering Treatment and Reuse 4th Edition. Metcalf and Eddy. McGraw-Hill Higher

Education, 2003 .

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Appendix A - Full Package Hydrogen Peroxide Dosing System

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Behrooz "Bruce" Razban Associated Engineering 1922 Park Street Regina, Saskatchewan S4N 7M Canada

via: [email protected]

RE: 11021 ·Proposal for Turn-Key Equipment & Services for Wastewater Supplemental Dissolved Oxygen and Organics Reduction

Dear Bruce,

US Peroxide is pleased to provide a preliminary, budgetary proposal for supply of a turn-key hydrogen peroxide system and related services for the above referenced project.

US Peroxide's turn-key equipment systems, plus maintenance & applications services will provide the highest level of hydrogen peroxide safety and operational reliability. This comprehensive proposal includes supply of the following:

• 50% hydrogen peroxide • One (1) USP 3000 gallon double walled storage and dosing system • ChemWatch tm - Remote tank monitoring & product inventory management system • Equipment system maintenance and consultation services • Applications support and program management

Our hydrogen peroxide systems will also eliminate security concerns and reporting requirements for nonfixed peroxide storage containers (e.g. drums or totes).

US Peroxide Furnished Equipment : USP-3000

The major components of the equipment systems are described below. Further details on the US Peroxide equipment system proposed for this project are also provided on the attachments.

Hydrogen Peroxide Storage Tanks

US Peroxide tanks are double walled and constructed of heavy-duty, high-density linear polyethylene. The demonstration system's nominal tank capacity is 3,000 gallons. The external tank is sized to provide 110% containment capacity for the internal tank contents. Each unit comes equipped with fill line, inspection ports, overflow pipe, and breather vents. A level transmitter feeds the ChemWatch tm monitor for tank level display and for inventory management. Labels and placards conforming to local regulations are also provided.

Hydrogen Peroxide Dosing Module

US Peroxide skid mounted dosing modules are pre-wired, pre-piped, passivated and shop tested for ease of installation and for start-up reliability. Each dosing module includes two diaphragm metering or transfer pumps (depending on required pump capacity), with 316 stainless steel suction and discharge piping. Standard fittings include back-pressure regulator, pressure relief valves, degassing solenoid, and calibration assembly. The dosing module includes an in-line spare in case of pump failure. Each dosing

US Peroxide, LLC

500 Bishop St. NW, Suite C-3, Atlanta, GA 30318 Voice 404-352-6070 Fax 404-352-6077 [email protected] www.h2o2.com

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module is housed inside a roll-top environmental enclosure with an internal 66 gal sump for spill containment and to protect critical system components from the elements. Each dosing module has approximate dimensions of 5.5 ft L x 3.5" ft W. All stainless steel components are passivated to industry standards to ensure product safety and operational reliability. Each dosing control module will also be capable of accepting a 4-20 rnA signal to permit automated dosing based on an external signal (e.g. flow, or other process parameter).

Remote Tank Level Monitor, Power Distribution Panel. Misc.

The ChemWatch tm Monitor provides tank-side digital display of product inventory (in gallons), as well as providing remote communication to the ChemWatch Control Center tm regarding tank levels, pump performance, and pump diagnostics. ChemWatch will also alert site personnel when product is needed and schedule deliveries.

Power Distribution Panel which provides electrical tie-ins and emergency shut-off switch for all pumps and electronics, including the ChemWatch Monitor. Miscellaneous equipment Includes safety shower/eyewash station and operating manuals.

Site Requirements

For safety and operational purposes, the customer, or their agents, will be responsible for providing the following site requirements:

• A level, secure and sufficiently sized site for placement of the H20 2 storage and dosing system. • Utilities, including 110V, 40 A electrical power, and potable water for safety shower & eyewash • A forklift or crane to offload the system upon arrival at the site. • Any trenching, tapping of lines, drilling through concrete, etc. required to run discharge tubing to

the dosing point.

Equipment & Technical Services

US Peroxide will supply the following as part of our scope of supply:

• Equipment services include complete system fabrication, installation and start-up. • Maintenance of the storage and dosing system for the duration of the contract, including

scheduled preventative maintenance service visits. • Applications support will be provided as needed during the contract period.

Pricing

Hydrogen peroxide safety training will be provided to all designated site personnel during start-up, and as needed thereafter (new hires, annual refresher course, etc.).

Based an a preliminary value of 10 gallons per day, US Peroxide can supply 50% hydrogen peroxide (H20 2) at a price of $6.25/gallon, delivered to the site, plus a monthly equipment facility fee of $900 will be charged. Pricing includes one ( 1) USP-3000 storage & dosing system and maintenance services described above. There will be a one- time project mobilization fee of $5,500 and a subsequent $3,500 demobilizaiton fee once the system would need to be removed from the site at the end of the conclusion of the treatment program.

All pricing excludes tax and payment terms are net 30 days. This proposal is valid for 60 days, after which time we reserve the right to make modifications.

The hydrogen peroxide price will remain firm for the first 12 months of this agreement. Beyond the first year, pricing will be reviewed annually, with any adjustments based on markel conditions.

US Peroxide, LLC


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This supply agreement is subject to applicable surcharges, including but not limited to freight and energy surcharges. These are indexed according to market prices and will be added as a line item on the invoice. If the above terms are acceptable, US Peroxide can install the systems within 4-6 weeks of receipt of this signed agreement and a purchase order.

Sincerely,

James Yates US Peroxide, LLC Technical Manager, Industrial & Municipal Markets (509) 280-1129 [email protected] www.h2o2.com

US Peroxide, LLC


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Appendix B - Hydrogen Peroxide Material Safety Data Sheet

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Section 01 - Chemical And Product And Company Information

Product Identifier .... ......... ... ........... Standard 29 and 35% Technical 35% Oxypure®35% DuroxrM Regular 35% Durox ™ LR 35%

Product Use ..... . ........ ..... ... .. .. ... ...... Industrial bleaching, processing, pollution abatement, aseptic packaging and other food related applications, water treatment.

Supplier Name .. ........... . ...... ..... . ...... ClearTech Industries Inc. 2302 Hanselman Avenue Saskatoon, SK. Canada S7L5Z3

Prepared By ...................................... ClearTech Industries Inc. Technical Department Phone: (306)664-2522

Preparation Date .............. .. . .. ..... .... .. December 14, 2009

24-Hour Emergency Phone... . . . . . . . . . . . 306-664-2522

Section 02 - Composition /Information on Ingredients

Hazardous Ingredients .......... . ......... Hydrogen Peroxide Water

20-40% 60-80%

CAS Number ............................... ..... Hydrogen Peroxide Water

Synonym (s) .......... ........... .... ... .... . .... None

7722-84-1 7732-18-5

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Inhalation.... ... ............. ...... ... .. ........ Inhalation of mist or vapors may be severly irritating to nose, throat, and lungs.

Skin Contact I Absorption ............. Severe irritantto skin.

Eye Contact.. .................... ... .......... Corrosive to eyes. May cause irreversible tissue damage to the eyes, including blindness. May likely cause corneal damage, if not washed immediately.

Ingestion ...... .......... ...... ...... . . .. .. .... .. Severe to gastrointestinal tract. Corrosive to gastrointestinal tract. May be fatal if swallowed.

Exposure Limits ................ .......... OSHNPEL= 1ppm ACGIHITWA= 1ppm

Section 04 - First Aid Measures

Inhalation .. .. ...... ... .... .. ... .. . . .. . .. ......... Remove victim to fresh air. Give artificial respiration only if breathing has stopped. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek immediate medical attention.

Skin Contact I Absorption ....... . ...... Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation occurs or persists.

Eye Contact .......... ...... ....... .. ....... ..... Flush immediately with water for at least 20 minutes. Forcibly hold eyelids apart to ensure complete irrigation of eye tissue. Seek immediate medical attention

Ingestion ......................................... Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean victim forward to prevent breathing in vomitus. Rinse mouth with 2 glasses of water and dilute by giving 2 glasses of water to dilute. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious or convulsing person. Seek immediate medical attention.

Additional Information ......... ..... ... ... Notes to physician: Direct contact with the eye is likely to cause corneal damage especially if not washed immediately. Careful ophthalmologic evaluation is recommended and possibility of local corticosteroid therapy should be considered. Because of the likelihood of corrosive effects on the gastrointestinal tract after Ingestion, and the unlikelihood of systemic effects, attempts at evacuating the stomach via emesis induction or gastric lavage should be avoided. There is a remote possibility, however, that a nasogastric tube may be required for the reduction of severe distension due to gas formation.

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I Section 05 • Fire Fighting I Conditions of Flammability .. .... ..... .. Non-flammable

Means of Extinction.. ........ .... .. .. ... ... Product does not burn. Use appropriate extinguishing media for material that is supplying the fuel to the fire. Preferably water or water fog. Carbon dioxide and dry chemical may be used.

Flash Point.. .... ... .. .. ... . ... ... ..... . ..... . Not applicable

Auto-Ignition Temperature... .. .. ..... . Not applicable

Upper Flammable Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not applicable

Lower Flammable Limit. .. .. .. .. . ..... ... Not applicable

Hazardous Combustible Products .. . Oxygen will support combustion.

Special Fire Fighting Procedures .. ... Wear NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.

Explosion Hazards.... ....... ... .. .. . .. .. . Product is noncombustible. On decomposition, H20 H eleases oxygen which may intensify fire . Can cause overpressure if confined.

Section 06 - Accidental Release Measures I Leak I Spill .. ......... ....... .. ... .... .. .. .. .... Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Ventilate area. Stop or

reduce leak if safe to do so. Prevent material from entering sewers. Combustible materials that have come Into contact with spilled material should be submerged or rinsed off with water to remove hydrogen peroxide.

Deactivating Materials............. .. ... . Sodium metabisulphite or sodium sulphite may be used to deactivate solutions of hydrogen peroxide diluted to less than 5%. Hydrogen peroxide may also be deactivated by diluting with water and waiting until decomposition is complete.

Section 07 - Handling and Storage I Handling Procedures....... .... .. .... .... Use proper equipment for lifting and transporting all containers. Use

sensible industrial hygiene and housekeeping practices. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid all situations that could lead to harmful exposure.

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Storage Requirements ... .... ......... .. .. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed, vented, out of direct sunlight, and away from incompatible materials. Do NOT store on wooden pallets: use plastic pallets.

Section 08 - Personal Protection and Exposure Controls I Protective Equipment

Eyes ........................................ .. .. Chemical goggles, full-face shield, or a full-face respirator is to be worn at all times when product is handled. Contact lenses should not be worn; they may contribute to severe eye injury.

Respiratory .... .... ...... .. .. .... .... .. .. .. .. If concentrations in excess of 10 ppm are expected, use NiOSH/DHHS approved self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), or other approved atmospheric-supplied respirator (ASR) equipment (e.g., a full-face airline respirator). DO NOT use any form of air-purifying respirator (APR) or filtering facepiece (AKA dust mask), especially those containing oxidizable sorbants such as activated carbon.

Gloves ...................... .. .. .. ............. Impervious gloves of chemically resistant material (rubber or PVC) should be worn at all times. Wash contaminated clothing and dry thoroughly before reuse.

Clothing ............ .. ............ .. ...... .. .. . Body suits, aprons, and/or coveralls of chemical resistant material should be worn at all times. Wash contaminated clothing and dry thoroughly before reuse.

Footwear .. .. ........ ...... .. .... .. .. .. .... .. .. Impervious boots of chemically resistant material should be worn at all times

Engineering Controls

Ventilation Requirements .... .. ......... Mechanical ventilation (dilution or local exhaust), process or personnel enclosure and control of process conditions should be provided. Supply sufficient replacement air to make up for air removed by exhaust systems.

Other ..... ... ............... .. .. .. .......... .. .. Emergency shower and eyewash should be in close proximity.

I Section 09 • Physical and Chemical Properties I Physical State ....... .... .. ...... .. . ...... ..... Liquid

Odor and Appearance .................... Clear, colourless, odourless liquid

Odor Threshold ............ . .... ......... .. ... Not applicable

Specific Gravity (Water=1 ).. .. .. .. . .. ... 1.07 at 20°C (20% ), 1.11 at 20°C (31 % }, 1.13 at 20°C (35%}

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Vapor Pressure (mm Hg, 20C) . .. ...... 28mm Hg at 3o•c (20%), 24mm Hg at 3o•c (31 %), 23mm Hg at 3o•c (35%)

Vapor Density (Air=1) .... .. ............... Not available

Evaporation Rate............................ >1 (butyl acetate=1)

Boiling Point ........ .. ...... ...... .............. 103•c (20%}, 107•c (31%), 1oa•c (35%)

Freeze/Melting Point.. .... .. ........ .. ..... -15°C (20%), -2s•c (31%), -33•c (35%)

pH ................................................ .. .. <I= 3.7

Water/Oil Distribution Coefficient.... Not available

Bulk Density............................. .. .. .. Not available

%Volatiles by Volume ............ .... .... 100%

Solubility In Water .. ........ .. .............. Completely miscible

Molecular Formula.. ...... .. ................ H20 2

Molecular Weight................... .. ....... 34

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Stability .. ..... .......................................... Stable. Heat and contamination could cause decomposition.

Incompatibility ................... .. .................. Materials to avoid include: iron and other heavy metals, copper alloys, caustic, reducing agents, dirt, organics, cyanides, and combustibles such as wood, paper, oils, etc.

Hazardous Products of Decomposition .. Hazardous decomposition products include oxygen which may support combustion.

Polymerization ............... .. ..................... Will not occur

I Section 11 -Toxicological Information

Irritancy.... ..................... .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. Severe irritant:

Extremely irritating/corrosive to eyes (rabbit)[FMC Study Number: 183-748] Mildly irriatating to skin after 4 hours of exposure (rabbit)[FMC Study Number: 183-746]

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Sensitization ... ..... . . .. . ........ . ... . ......... Not available

Chronic/Acute Effects .. .. .. .............. Refer to information in Section 3 and carcinogenicity

Synergistic Materials .......... .. .. .. ...... Not available

Animal Toxicity Data ...................... LDso(dermal,rabbit)= >2000mg/kg LDso(oral, rat)= 1193mg/kg LCso(inhalation,rat)= >0.17mg/L

Carcinogenicity .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. .......... IARC Monograph 36, 1985 reports limited evidence of hydrogen peroxide carcinogenicity for mice administered high doses in their drinking water, but its carcinogencity can not be classified as applying to humans. Listed in ACGIH as an 'animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans' Category A3.

Reproductive Toxicity .... ...... .. .. .. .... Not available

Teratogenicity ........... ........ .. .. .......... Not available

Mutagenicity ....................... .... .... .... Not available

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Fish Toxicity ............................... .. .. LCso(Channel catftsh,96 hour)= 37.4mg/L LCso(Fathead Minnow,96 hour)= 16.4mg/L LCso(Daphnia Magna,24 hour)= 7.7mg/L LCso(Daphnia Pulex,48 hour)= 2.4mg/L LCso(Freshwater Snail,96 hour)= 17.7mg/L

Biodegradability ......... .......... .. .. ....... Not available

Environmental Effects .... . ..... ......... Hydrogen peroxide in the aquatic environment is subject to various reduction or oxidation processes and decomposes into water and oxygen. H20 2 half live in freshwater ranged from 8 hours to 20 days, in air from 10-20 hrs and in soils from minutes to hours depending upon microbiological activitiy and metal contaminants.

Section 13 • Disposal Consideration I Waste Disposal .. ........ .. .. .. .... ........... Dispose in accordance with all federal, provincial, and/or local regulations

including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

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I Section 14 -Transportation Information I TOG Classification

Class .... .. .... .. ............ ......... ..... . ..... 5.1(8)

Group .. ..... ...... .. ... ... .. .... ........ .. . .. ...... II

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Other ...... .......... .. ........ .. ................ Secure containers (full and/or empty) with suitable hold down devises during shipment.

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

WHMIS Classification .......... .. ........... E, C, D2

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NOTE: THE PRODUCT LISTED ON THIS MSDS HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE HAZARD CRITERIA OF THE CANADIAN CONTROLLED PRODUCTS REGULATIONS. THIS MSDS CONTAINS ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THOSE REGULATIONS.

NSF Certification .......................... ....... Product is certified under NSF/ANSI Standard 60 for disinfection and oxidation at a maximum dosage of 3mg/L (note: only Oxypuree35% has NSF certification).

Section 16 - Other Information I Note: The responsibility to provide a safe workplace remains with the user. The user should consider the health hazards and safety information contained herein as a guide and should take those precautions required in an individual operation to instruct employees and develop work practice procedures for a safe work environment. The information contained herein is, to the best of our knowledge and belief, accurate. However, since the conditions of handling and use are beyond our control, we make no guarantee of results, and assume no liability for damages incurred by the use of this material. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Attention: Receiver of the chemical goods I MSDS coordinator

As part of our commitment to the Canadian Association of Chemical Distributors (CACD) Responsible Distribution® initiative, ClearTech Industries Inc. and its associated companies require, as a condition of sale, that you forward the attached Material Safety Data Sheet(s) to all affected employees, customers, and end-users. ClearTech will send any available supplementary handling, health, and safety information to you at your request.

If you have any questions or concerns please calf our customer service or technical service department.

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ClearTech Industries Inc. - Locations

Corporate Head Office: 2302 Hanselman Avenue, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 5Z3 Phone: 306·664·2522

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Regina, SK. .. )YiDni1?_~9.~-.MB .. _ , Mississauga, ON~

Fax: 306-665-6216

www.CiearTech.ca

Address 12431-Horsestioe IN~ 5516E- 40th St. S.E. . 11750 - 180th Street

2'362 Hanselman-Aven ue 555 Henderson Drive-···

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24 Hour Emergency Number· All Locations· 306-664-2522

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Appendix C - Proposal for Design, Equipment Supply and Installation of a Blower Aeration System

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Nelson Environmental Inc •

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8j3TAeR~ Wastewater Treatment

NELSON ENVIRONMENTAL INC.

Proposal for:

Design, Equipment Supply and Installation for:

Lumsdon, SK OPTAER Wastewater Treatment System

July 27, 2011

Project Reference: cd356.03

1.0 Project Overview

An upgrade using Nelson Environmental Inc.'s OPTAER™ lagoon based wastewater treatment system is proposed for the town of Lumsdon, SK. A floating lateral with six (6) fine bubble diffusers will be installed. The proposed upgrade will increase the treatment capacity of the existing aerated treatment cell.

The following technologies will be constructed and/or implemented:

• Implement OPTAER™ fine bubble aeration with a floating lateral in cell1. • Install a blower with insulated shelter and control panel to supply air to the diffusers.

2.0 System Design Parameters

The OPTAER system is sized to contribute adequate oxygen to treat the following:

Influent

Design Flow m,/day 600 cBOD mg/L 20 cBOD kg/day 12

Cell volumes and water depths are shown in the following table:

Water Water depth Volume

cell Lagoon Type (m) (m3)

1 Partial Mix 3.00 71 ,376

OPTAERTM Aeration design parameters are Sl.lmmarlzed in the following table:

Alpha Beta Theta Site elevation (m) Min. Dissolved Oxygen (mg/1) Estimated Min Winter Water Temp (0C) # HA-16 diffusers (design) SCFM per diffuser Total SCFM (desi n)

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PM 0.60 0.95 1.024 503 2.0 0.5 6

10.0 60.0

Retention time

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The primary purpose of the aerated ponds is to provide oxygen, residence and contact time to natural bacteria, which ultimately convert the wastewater contaminants (BODs, ammonia, and TSS) to carbon dioxide, water, and inert ash and nitrates. Aerated ponds effectively control odours and provide internal sludge digestion.

I. Partial Mix (PM) Cell/ Settling Cell

With aerated partial mix cells , the diffuser density is based upon oxygen demand. The OPTAER rM system does not rely on algae or natural surface aeration to provide oxygen to the wastewater.

The diffusers are suspended near the bottom of the cells. Through the rise of the bubbles and subsequent mixing, convection cells are created between the diffusers. Not only does the water rise with the bubbles, the solids settle out through the downward motion of the water between the diffusers where the circulation loop is completed. This combined with the slow rate of bubble rise contributes to the overall efficiency of the system.

When the solids reach the bottom of the lagoon, additional oxygen for biodegradation is provided through the diffusers near the cell bottom. This process results in minimal organic bottom sludge accumulation. Aerobic digestion takes place within the aerated cells at the sludge water interface. Because of low sludge production in the system, retention time is retained for long term BODs removal.

4.0 Aeration Processes

I. HA-16 Fine Bubble Membrane Diffusers (Partial Mix Cells)

HA-16 fine bubble membrane diffusers are used to provide oxygen to the wastewater. The diffusers are constructed with a HOPE air distribution body with individual tubular micro-porous membrane fingers extending outwards in a horizontal plane. This unique design prevents bubbles from coalescing, and results in an exceptional oxygen transfer rate with minimal head loss.

The diffusers are suspended with a marine grade rope directly under the lateral, at a uniform depth. The rope is attached to the floating header for ease of diffuser retrieval. Each diffuser is attached to a small concrete weight, encased in HOPE pipe. Diffuser assemblies can be retrieved from a boat with no special equipment.

11. OPTAERTM Header System (Aerated Cells)

Galvanized metal manifold/discharge piping is used to dissipate the heat produced by the blowers. The metal piping is connected to the HOPE floating lateral. With floating laterals, there are no concrete weights required to be in contact with the bottom of the lagoon. Laterals are secured against wind action with a stainless steel cable system. The cables are fastened to anchors in the lagoon berm using a self-adjusting lateral tensioning assembly. All header and lateral piping, joints, and fittings are thermally fused HOPE.

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With floating laterals the cells do not have to be dewatered or taken out of service for system installation or maintenance. All maintenance can be performed from a boat with a 2-person crew.

I. Positive Displacement Blowers

Air supply for the OPTAER™ Lagoon aeration system will be provided by one (1) 5 hp positive displacement blowers capable of providing 60 SCFM at a discharge pressure of 6.0 psi. The blower would operate at 3.4 bhp. The blower is equipped with an outdoor sound attenuating enclosure.

5.0 Capital Cost

I. Lagoon Aeration System

Included in the OPTAER™ Lagoon Aeration System budgetary capital cost are:

• System Process Design (stamped by Saskatchewan P.Eng.) • CAD Drawings (stamped by Saskatchewan P.Eng.) • Aeration lateral piping, feeder piping, diffusers, valves, and fittings as required • Lateral support hardware and anchors • Self-tensioning lateral assembly • Galvanized metal blower header and connection pipe (heat dissipation) • One (1) x 5 hp positive displacement blower with full out-door, sound attenuating

enclosure. • Concrete pad for enclosure • Blower control panel • Aeration System lnstallatlonlstart-up/commlsslonlngltralnlng • Operation and maintenance manuals • As-built Drawings

Items Specifically Not Included: • Civil works including berm design and construction, cell liner, transport piping, inter-cell

piping, discharge piping, effluent return pumping, manholes, valves, access roads to site, site roads and landscaping, etc.

• Power hookup to blower control panel • Restoration

Budgetary cost for the design, supply and Installation of the OPTAER™ Wastewater Treatment System:

$51,100 plus GST, FOB Jobslte

All budgets are subject to final design review.

All prices Include shipping to jobslte but do not Include taxes. Budget prices valid for 30 days.

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Appendix D - Proposal for Surface Aerator

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H20 logics, Inc.

153 Athabascan Avenue

Sherwood Park, Alberta

Canada T8A 4C8

Tel: (780) 417-9935

Fax: (780) 665-7314

Date: July 20, 2011

To: Behrooz Razban Associated Engineering 1922 Park St. Regina, SK S4N 7M4

Tel: (306) 721 -2466

Qty Description

1 EEE FA 1803 Floating Aerators, 3 HP

230/460V, 1800 RPM

1 EEE FA 1805 Floating Aerators, 5 HP

230/460V, 1800 RPM

1 1/4" stainless steel mooring hardware

1 Electrical hardware

Does not include 3/16" SS mooring cable

Does not include electric cable

EQUIPMENT SUPPLY ONLY

Quotation

Ref # : 1364-SK

Rep: Martine Pawlowski

Part Number Unit Price

FA1803 $ 7,738.01

FA1805 $ 8,286.97

MH2-10 $ 229.50

EH2-9 $ 146.88

Plus all applicable taxes & duties

Plus Shipping & Handling

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Total CON$

$ 7,738.01

$ 8,286.97

$ 229.50

$ 146.88

Total CON$ $ 16,401.36

a. Order and Payment Due Date:

All payments are due prior to shipment of the equipment and product(s).

b. Length of time this offer Is open:

This quotation is valid for 30 days.

c. Delivery Method:

Freight prepaid and added to invoice. Ground unless otherwise requested. The manufacturer will ship the equipment directly onsite to the address specified by the client.

d. Other Taxes, Fees, Duties, Customs and Insurance Requirements:

Except as indicated above, no taxes, duties, or tariffs or other governmental fees are included in the costs shown above, nor are any cost of insurance coverage the customer may require. All local, provincial, and federal taxes, including, sales and use taxes, business privilege taxes, and fees of all types relating to this sale, whether they are imposed on H20 Logics Inc., or the customer, are the customer's responsibility to pay, whether these taxes and fees are learned about before or after the customer orders the equipment. The customer's purchase order should indicate any taxes or fees due, on equipment and services, and whether the customer will pay them directly to the governing body or else will pay them to H20 Logics Inc. for H20 logics Inc. to send in to the governing body.

e. Installation:

The client is responsible for the installation of the aerator(s) in accordance with the instructions and safety manual provided by the manufacturer Environmental Equipment Engineering Inc.

f. Government regulatory compliance:

In wastewater systems the customer must comply with applicable governmental wastewater regulations. In fresh water lakes, there may be local, provincial, and/or federal (such as the Minister of Environment) guidelines and regulations pertaining to safety, proper placement, marking, and maintaining of aids to navigation and to the ecology, for the equipment such as the Environmental Equipment Engineering Inc. aerator. It is the custome~s sole responsibility to make enquires about such regulations and ensure that the aerators are deployed and maintained so as to remain in compliance with these regulations and guidelines, and to hold H20 logics Inc. and Environmental Equipment Engineering Inc. harmless from any liability caused by non-compliance with these regulations and guidelines.

g. Warranty and Liability:

Environmental Equipment Engineering Inc. offers a 10 years warranty on non-moving parts and a 2 years warranty on motor and propeller. There is no liability to H20 Logics Inc. and Environmental Equipment Engineering Inc. for any consequential damages of any kind, nor is there any warranty of fitness of purpose, or warranty of merchantability, and there are no other warranties, express or Implied.

h. Procedures, Instruction and Safety:

The customer agrees to follow proper procedures, instructions and safety precautions as contained in the User Guide that accompanies the equipment and product(s).

I. Method of acceptance of this quotation and ordering:

To accept this quotation and order please contact H20 Logics Inc. by: Phone: (780) 417-9935 or Toll Free 1-866-417-9935 Fax: (780) 665-7314 Mail to H20 logics Inc., #205, 47 Athabascan Avenue, Sherwood Park, T8A 4H3 Alberta, Canada.

Include following information:

- Bill-to and ship-to address - Contact name and phone number - Purchase order or Credit Card number, expiration date, name as it appreas on the card, 3 digit security code - Quote number where applicable -Quantity, description, part number and price

Shipping charges are prepaid and added to all invoices. Clients can use their own courier for shipping if desired.

Visa and MasterCard are accepted

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