Topic – Recover Water and Materials

Construction of a new reservoir presented an opportunity to integrate energy recovery by using hydroelectric turbines instead of pressure reducing valves to dissipate excess energy and sell it back to the grid.

Two aging landfills approaching capacity sparked a long-term planning exercise that resulted in an integrated solid waste management program that benefits the community and local economy, and reduces impact on the environment.

Wastewater is treated using aerated ponds and UV disinfection, and then used to irrigate forage land and a waterfowl nesting wetland that also serves as a popular recreation site.