High-tech Potato Treatment
Published on by Water Network Research, Official research team of The Water Network in Business
Three Million Gallons of Mine-contaminated Well Water from Potato Flake Manufacturing Being Treated, Filtering out High Contents of Iron and Manganese
After securing two competitive state grants, Keystone Potato Products unveiled a 3,800-square-foot building housing an acid mine water treatment system.
The system treats water the company uses in making potato flakes. It will pump three million gallons of mine-contaminated well water each month, filtering out high contents of iron and manganese. The system replaces the plant's greensand filtration system. A computer automation control option included with the system allows the company to add chemicals for the potato treatment process.
"Keystone Potato appreciates the help and support we've received from Senator (David) Argall's office in our efforts to be an environmentally friendly leader and business partner in our local community," Keith Masser, CEO of Keystone Potato Products, said.
Keystone Potato Products secured a grant from the state Department of Environmental Protection's Growing Greener program totaling $293,898 through the Schuylkill Conservation District, and another grant through the state Department of Community and Economic Development's Acid Mine Drainage Abatement and Treatment Program totaling $274,347. Funding for the program comes from the impact fee leveraged on Marcellus Shale drilling gas companies.
"The financial help that Keystone has received from the DEP's Growing Greener grant program and the DCED's Acid Mine Drainage Abatement and Treatment grant program have helped us install a state-of-the-art water treatment system. This system compliments the other sustainable measures that Keystone has in place, ensuring that Keystone will be around for many generations to come. I also wish to thank the Schuylkill Conservation District for their aid and sponsorship of the Growing Greener grant," Masser said.
Keystone Potato Products project engineer Cory Schlegel stressed the role small businesses play in preserving the environment.
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