The presenters will discuss and review a large Reed Bed project implemented in 2019 by the Bradford Sanitary Authority to process the Authority’s digested sludge in an environmentally sustaining and cost-efficient manner.

Why Reed Beds?

• Hear about the economic review involving a detailed operational cost savings 

• Lessons learned from this unique project that is a low-energy solution with a high value return

The methodology behind the decision to construct the Reed Beds will be covered during this one-hour webinar, including:

• Detailing the construction phase;

• Planting of the rhizomes;

• Start-up process;

• Irrigation and controls;

• Biosolids loading schedules;

• Sampling requirements; and 

• Operational activities. 

Presenters:
Steve Disney, Executive Director 
Bradford City Water Authority and Bradford Sanitary Authority

Donnie Hayden, Operations Manager 
Bradford Sanitary Authority 

Jack Rae, PE, Senior Project Manager 
Gannett Fleming, Inc. 

Cost:

• $45 - Members

• $75 - Non-Members