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Brown is the new ‘green’ as South Plant becomes a major local source of renewable biofuels

By May 24, 2018September 16th, 2020One Comment

Sustainability is much more than a trendy buzzword at WTD. It’s a core part of our mission because wastewater isn’t really waste at all – it’s a resource that’s especially valuable for making clean, renewable energy.

At our South Treatment Plant, we’ve been turning the methane from the waste solids into natural gas for decades. But we’re really excited about a new program that’s transforming the gas into a transportation fuel.

The infographic and video below explain how it works.

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