Enid on the Move (October 2011)

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things for Enid. First of all, the plant leaves a “smaller footprint� both physically and ecologically, as it requires less land and less power to function. Second, and most importantly, the water released back into the creek will be cleaner than ever, so the environment will directly benefit from the new plant. Construction on the Vertical Loop Reactor plant should begin as early as March, which is two months ahead of schedule. Since the last plant has sustained Enid for almost 57 years, we

a myriad of circumstances. It not only has the capability to expand to 14 million gallons per day, but also has a safe guard against any major storms or flooding that could occur that ensures a full processing of all water before it is released into the environment. The new plant means many great

can hope that the new plant will be just as durable. From the time that we drain the sink until the moment that sink water re-enters the environment free of soap and debris, we can rest assured that an efficient and ever evolving technological process is taking its course and protecting our environment so that we can continue to use water in our households worry free.

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