Vogel Bros. Building Co. served as the General Contractor for the design-build construction of the West Lakeland Wasteload Reduction Facility, a new 3.75 million gallons per day (MGD) industrial treatment facility for the City of Lakeland.
The project was developed to significantly reduce influent biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) loadings from 2,000 mg/L to 100 mg/L through implementation of a Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) process designed to achieve stringent nitrogen and phosphorus limits. The facility incorporates advanced treatment technologies and robust infrastructure to support reliable, long-term industrial wastewater management.
Major components of the project included a vendor-packaged treatment system with aeration blowers, headworks structure with screening and removal equipment, gas-phase odor control system, effluent pumping station and wetwell, and an administration facility. Additional work included installation of stainless steel blower piping, a 1,360 kW generator with fuel tank, new instrumentation and control systems, and upgrades to electrical and mechanical systems.
The project also encompassed construction of 16-inch and 20-inch pipelines, including jack-and-bore installation, yard piping, sitework, and a bridge over an existing ditch. UV disinfection and lime stabilization systems were incorporated for sludge treatment, further enhancing treatment efficiency and environmental compliance.
The West Lakeland Wasteload Reduction Facility demonstrates Vogel Bros.’ expertise in delivering complex, technology-driven wastewater infrastructure projects through a collaborative design-build approach, providing the City of Lakeland with a high-performance facility that strengthens environmental stewardship and operational reliability.
