Wastewater Treatment Plant Director of Administrative Services Juan Fuentes
Utility Director
Lorenzo Sanchez
Wastewater Superintendent Andrew Valadez
Continued In 2021. . . •
Discharging treated wastewater to the farm land in compliance with NMED permit DP-281.
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Discharging treated wastewater to the Rio Hondo River in compliance with EPA permit NM0020311.
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1.195 Trillion Gallons of wastewater has been treated and discharged to farm land and Rio Hondo.
Sludge Dewatering & Post Aeration Upgrade. . .
Post Aeration is a process that increases the dissolved oxygen in the effluent. It is essential for the survival of fish and other aquatic organisms. Project is out for bid. Estimated cost for the project: $5,804,900.00 96
Sludge dewatering is a reliable and efficient method of concentrating waste into filter cakes. With moisture removed from the sludge, disposal is significantly easier. Attached is a demo of the unit and projected site.
