Regional water quality responsibilities
The examples below will help guide you in developing proposals that address the criteria: "Demonstrate that water quality benefits are related to WTD's regional water quality responsibilities."
Wastewater Conveyance and TreatmentThe system treats approximately 175 million gallons of wastewater per day on average. Source control efforts help prevent pollutants from entering the wastewater system.
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Resource RecoveryRecycling valuable resources from wastewater treatment, which include recycled water, biosolids, and biogas.
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Controlling Combined Sewer OverflowsIn certain neighborhoods in Seattle, sewage and stormwater are carried by the same pipes in a combined sewer system. During heavy rain, combined sewers release untreated sewage and stormwater into rivers, lakes, or Puget Sound.
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Education...and stewardship on water systems, wastewater treatment, and sustainability.
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Future Challenges to WastewaterChallenges include population growth, climate change, and emerging water quality conditions. Includes research, planning, and education on these topics.
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Protecting Puget SoundEnhancing streams, lakes, and rivers in the WTD service area.
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