Ion Exchange Removes Uranium

by TJ Stroebl
Tonka Equipment Company


Bridgeport, a town of 1594 people, is located in Western Nebraska equidistant among Sidney, Alliance, and Scottsbluff.  Not long ago, Bridgeport was pumping water directly out of the ground and into the distribution system, with no treatment required. It was then discovered that the water had elevated levels of uranium, and treatment would be required. The town worked with their engineer, Olsson Associates, to come up with a solution to handle the situation.