Pine Creek Wastewater Treatment Centre opens
Posted May 25, 2010 6:13 pm.
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With each flush of a toilet, Calgary is going green.
The Pine Creek Wastewater Treatment Centre can boast at being one of Canada’s most technologically advanced and environmentally friendly plants that can serve up to 1.75 million people.
“Calgary has a proud history of being a leader in advanced wastewater treatment and this new facility is our commitment to continuing that tradition for future generations,” said Calgary Mayor Dave Bronconnier. “The Pine Creek plant is here to handle our city’s growing need for wastewater treatment and it does so in a way that further reduces Calgary’s environmental footprint.”
The plant can treat up to 100 million litres of wastewater per day. 50 per cent of its power is generated by wind and most of the buildings have grass roofs in part for insulation as well as to catch rain water run off and to blend in. There is also green space for animals to come and go.
“Pine Creek is using one of the newest tertiary filtration systems in the world. It allows us to remove even more of the phosphorus and other impurities than ever before in a very efficient way,” said Jennifer Sharp, Wastewater Treatment Manager for Water Services. “We’re producing some of the country’s most highly treated wastewater to protect the water quality in the Bow River as well as public health and fisheries downstream. It’s a win for the entire southern Alberta region.”
