How the Water Reclamation Facility safely manages every drop of water
New Update: Wastewater Wednesday!
This week, we're taking a closer look at what happens after wastewater has been fully treated and how the new Water Reclamation Facility safely manages every drop of water and every remaining solid. These systems may not be the most visible parts of the plant, but they are some of the most important for keeping operations running efficiently and supporting long term environmental stewardship.
One of the first stops is the chlorine contact basin transfer and reuse pumps. These pumps fill the groundwater storage tank while also supplying water used throughout the facility for equipment washdown and treatment processes. Reusing treated water within the plant helps reduce the need for potable water and keeps critical treatment equipment operating efficiently.
We also see the injection well pump station, which safely manages treated water that is not distributed to future customers for beneficial reuse. This system ensures the facility can continue operating reliably under a variety of conditions while meeting environmental requirements.
The aerated sludge holding tanks play an equally important role by storing and thickening biosolids before they are dewatered, dried, and eventually refined into fertilizer and soil amendment products. Rather than becoming waste, these residuals are prepared for beneficial use through the next stages of the treatment process.
Beyond the treatment facility, progress continues on the conveyance system as the contractor welds HDPE force main pipe and fittings for the Lift Station A discharge system. Each welded section creates a continuous, leak resistant pipeline that will transport wastewater from Lift Station A to the new facility. While other project components continue advancing through approval, design, and permitting, this work is building the critical infrastructure needed to connect the collection system to the new Water Reclamation Facility.
Every connection brings us one step closer to a stronger and more resilient wastewater system for our community.
Also, we’d like to thank all of our partners, contractors, vendors, and crew who are helping us deliver this important project to our customers! FPUA is grateful for this project with industry leaders Globaltech, Inc., Haskell and Hazen, the site designers and build team; TLC Diversified, Inc., re-routing the conveyance system to redirect wastewater flows away from the Indian River Lagoon; Kimley-Horn, the conveyance system designers, and the sub-contractors working so hard to keep this project safe and on schedule.
We are also thankful for the partnership with the City of Fort Pierce in this infrastructure improvement effort that will benefit the Fort Pierce community for generations to come.
Follow all the construction progress of the new Mainland Water.
Reclamation Facility at: https://www.sustainablesewer.net/wastewaterwednesdays
Take a virtual tour of the new Mainland Wastewater Reclamation Facility at:
https://www.sustainablesewer.net/videos
Thank you as always for your support and interest.
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