Surging demand and dwindling supply are forcing the water industry to find ways to do more with less. Water supply programs in water-stressed regions now often focus on “neutralizing” the effects of water use on the hydrologic cycle and on harnessing the value of water sources such as wastewater and ocean water. These “non-traditional” sources are rapidly becoming the sustainable water supply solutions to meet the water demand of the 21st century.
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Our Reuse Feasibility Study identified a dual distribution system for green space irrigation as the most viable reuse opportunity for the City of Miramar, Florida.
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UCONN’s reclaimed water facility is tangible proof of its commitment to implementing sustainable solutions on campus, also providing a real-world educational facility to teach students and faculty about water reclamation and environmental sustainability.
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Our 3D CAD modelers can provide virtual walkthroughs of plants early in the design process, facilitating early input and avoiding conflicts and delays.
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Design of Miami-Dade County's 21-mgd South District Water Reclamation Plant included a sophisticated on-site pilot program. The advanced wastewater treatment approach will provide indirect potable reuse water to replenish the Biscayne Aquifer.
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The OWASA/UNC Chapel Hill reclaimed water system meets the community’s non-drinking water needs in a sustainable way, easing strain on the drinking water supply and treatment capacity.
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Hazen and Sawyer is providing fast-track planning, design, and construction administration for a 285-mgd high level disinfection (HLD) facility - the largest wastewater facility in the State of Florida that treats to stringent reclaimed water standards.
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Our Advanced Waterwater Treatment pilot for the City of Plantation identified three process schemes capable of meeting the stringent nitrogen and phosphorous limits for aquifer recharge.
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[[Our Reuse Feasibility Study]] identified a dual distribution system for green space irrigation as the most viable reuse opportunity for the City of Miramar, Florida. -
[[UCONN’s reclaimed water facility]] is tangible proof of its commitment to implementing sustainable solutions on campus, also providing a real-world educational facility to teach students and faculty about water reclamation and environmental sustainability. -
Our 3D CAD modelers can provide virtual walkthroughs of plants early in the design process, facilitating early input and avoiding conflicts and delays. -
Design of Miami-Dade County's 21-mgd [[South District Water Reclamation Plant]] included a sophisticated on-site pilot program. The advanced wastewater treatment approach will provide indirect potable reuse water to replenish the Biscayne Aquifer. -
The [[OWASA/UNC Chapel Hill reclaimed water system]] meets the community’s non-drinking water needs in a sustainable way, easing strain on the drinking water supply and treatment capacity. -
Hazen and Sawyer is providing fast-track planning, design, and construction administration for a 285-mgd [[high level disinfection (HLD) facility]] - the largest wastewater facility in the State of Florida that treats to stringent reclaimed water standards. -
Our Advanced Waterwater Treatment pilot for the [[City of Plantation]] identified three process schemes capable of meeting the stringent nitrogen and phosphorous limits for aquifer recharge.
In addition to helping address water supply challenges, reusing wastewater offers utilities the opportunity to harness the value of its nutrients through irrigation, often reducing the need for fertilizer on golf courses, athletic fields, and other natural areas. Consequently, water reuse has become a synergistic solution to solve both water supply and wastewater effluent challenges.
In the coming years, we’ll develop ways to reclaim and reuse more water. Some recent innovations include:
- Reusing water to generate energy – where wastewater can be reclaimed and transformed into steam for power generation.
- Indirect potable reuse – highly treating wastewater into ultra-pure drinking water using state-of-the-art technology.
- Sustainable nutrient management – harnessing the value of nutrients in wastewater to nourish natural areas and reduce their discharge to sensitive water bodies.
There may be no more critical environmental challenge in the 21st century than developing a sustainable water supply. By necessity, we will reuse an increasing amount water. Hazen and Sawyer has spent decades developing sustainable solutions that meet the environmental, social, and economic needs of clients large and small. Whatever your challenge, we can help you to understand your choices and make the right decisions for today, and for tomorrow.
Reclamation & Reuse @ Hazen and Sawyer
Ben Stanford, Ph.D.
Group Leader
The water industry is facing growing challenges – where will tomorrow’s supply come from?
At Hazen and Sawyer, we’re developing the answers to that question. We’re developing advanced treatment processes for reuse that will protect both public health and our natural environment, while solving severe supply shortages for big and smaller systems.
For inquiries contact: Ben Stanford, Ph.D., at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)