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The Demonstration Facility

What Was Part of the Demonstration Project?

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Water Purification Demonstration Facility

Use advanced technologies to maximize our water resources

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Basin Studies

Evaluate potential for various uses of water within our basin​

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Alternatives Analysis

Identify best uses of water supplies within our basin​

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Permitting

Prepare and submit permit applications to Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation (TDEC)​

Project Results

Water Purification Demonstration Facility testing completed on July 10, 2023, after 9 months of continuous operation. +1.4 million data points collected. Data collected included: 9,564 Tests in Franklin Labs 350 Tests in University Labs 4,414 Tests in External Labs 96 Parameters measured continuously via online instrumentation. Proven Results: Franklin can use advanced technology to produce water that is safe to augment our drinking water supplies.

Explore the Water Purification Treatment Process

An example slide from the interactive explainer showing a detailed view of membrane filtration

Watch the Virtual Tour

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