The original BWPCF was designed by Camp Dresser and McKee and was constructed by Cianbro Corp. In 1992 after completion of a Physical Evaluation of the BWPCF, Facility Upgrades were started. The Upgrades were needed to increase loading capacity needs, replace 20 year old worn out equipment, correct original plant process deficiencies, and improve the efficiency and reliability of existing plant processes. The upgrades were completed in three phases. The first upgrade started in early 1992 and the upgrades were completed in May, 1998. Total cost of the 3 upgrades was $7,000,000. In 1993, the City completed a Master Plan for CSO Abatement and received DEP and EPA approval. Approved in the Master Plan was of a generic stormwater bypass to be constructed at the BWPCF. This was the last of the upgrades and was completed in May, 1998. Mr. Bill Olver of Olver Assoc. was the author of both documents and designed all 3 upgrades for the City.

The BWPCF receives wastewater from residential, commercial, industrial customers and from Inflow and Infiltration (I&I). Eastern Paper, a non-integrated fine paper mill adjacent to the Facility is a major industrial user of the BWPCF. The Brewer Facility treats 400 MG/YR. of process wastewater from Eastern Paper who pays a quarterly payment for operation cost based on a mass balance. Additionally, 50% of the total flow treated at the Facility each year is from excess water in the collection system caused by I&I.

1998 Wastewater Flow at the BWPCF:

Design Criteria - Original 1975 Design:

Design Criteria -After the Completion of
Phase III in May 1998

The Facility also treats 1.5 MG/YR of landfill leachate and is licensed to treat 10,000 GPD of septage.