Nevada’s first wastewater-to-drinking-water plant breaks ground in Reno
The City of Reno and Truckee Meadows Water Authority have begun construction on an Advanced Purified Water Facility. This project will treat 2 million gallons of wastewater daily to drinking-water standards for groundwater recharge.
The groundbreaking ceremony marks the culmination of over 15 years of research and planning for Nevada's first facility of this kind. Located near Stead Airport, the plant aims to provide a locally controlled water source for the region.
By treating wastewater to meet stringent drinking-water standards, the facility will inject purified water into the local groundwater aquifer. This process is expected to significantly reduce the region's reliance on the Truckee River.
Officials anticipate the plant will be operational by the early 2030s, serving as a critical component of the area's long-term water security strategy.
Nebraska Receives Funding for Wastewater Digester Program
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and state officials highlighted a new $38 million grant for the City of Norfolk, supported by the state’s "ONE RED" initiative. The project will focus on the construction of anaerobic digestion and biogas infrastructure at a local wastewater facility.
Source: Nebraska.gov
Bedford, Ohio, Approved for $25.6M Wastewater Plant Upgrade
Bedford, Ohio, has received approval for a $25.6 million wastewater treatment plant upgrade project. The capital project is specifically aimed at increasing the facility's efficiency and significantly reducing wet-weather bypasses that can impact local water quality.
Source: Water & Wastes Digest
EPA Awards $251M WIFIA Loan for California Water Reuse Project
On September 25, the EPA announced the approval of a $251 million WIFIA loan to support the "Pure Water Project" in California’s Las Virgenes-Conejo area. This initiative focuses on expanding advanced water treatment and reuse capabilities, benefiting approximately 105,000 residents.
Source: Water & Wastes Digest
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