Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin, City of Raleigh | City of Raleigh - Government
Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin, City of Raleigh | City of Raleigh - Government
A group of 18 water professionals recently visited the Raleigh Water Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility. Organized by the Wake County Water Partnership, the tour aimed to explore future wastewater management and offered a preview of the Bioenergy Recovery Project, marking Raleigh's step towards greener solutions.
Ed Buchan, Assistant Director of Raleigh Water, introduced the facility as "more than just a building; it's a vital lifeline for our community,” emphasizing its essential services.
Nathan Howell, plant operations superintendent, led the tour and shared his enthusiasm for the Bioenergy Recovery Project. He described it as "a shining example of how innovation can turn a challenge into an opportunity, benefiting both our community and the planet.”
Representatives from various local areas such as Apex, Cary, Holly Springs, Morrisville, Garner, along with private water providers participated in the tour. They explored wastewater repurposing and witnessed firsthand the potential environmental benefits.
Nancy N. Daly from Wake County Government noted that "this event highlighted the importance of viewing water as a holistic resource,” underscoring decision-making that benefits both community and environment.
The tour concluded at one of Wake County's groundwater monitoring wells. An expert explained how data from these wells aids in understanding groundwater interconnections—a key aspect of the One Water approach.
The Bioenergy Recovery Project is expected to help Raleigh meet its Community Climate Action Plan goals by reducing biosolid volume by 48 percent and cutting carbon footprint by 11 percent.
Further details will be provided as the project approaches its launch.
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