Reference Guide - Indian River County

S - Water and Wastewater
Lead by Example
Credit 1: Plant operations aimed at environmental performance.
ACTIVITY:
a) Seek FLDEP plant operations excellence award. (2 points)
b) Create a reclaimed water infrastructure. (2 points)
APPROACH:
Consideration for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FLDEP) award is based
on maintenance, compliance, innovative treatment, waste reduction, pollution prevention,
conservation, recycling, or other special achievement. Example approaches to employ are to
recycle lime removed from drinking water, or create a reclaimed water infrastructure.
SUGGESTED DOCUMENTATION:
a) Submit award certificate or completed award application.
b) If a reclaimed water infrastructure does not exist, create one or submit results of
comprehensive study to show it was deemed unfeasible.
BENEFIT:
The FLDEP plant operations excellence award shows the community that the local government
is committed to environmental stewardship. Reclaimed water provides a “sink” for treated
wastewater other than surface discharge or underground injection, and conserves potable and
shallow aquifer resources.
RESOURCES:
FL DEP Awards
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/wastewater/dom/domaward.htm
FL DEP Water Reuse Program
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/reuse/index.htm
City of Clearwater, FL Reclaimed Water Division
http://www.clearwater-fl.com/gov/depts/pwa/public_utils/divisions/reclaimed/index.asp
Credit 2: Reduce energy use.
ACTIVITY:
a) Conduct energy audit of treatment facilities. (1 points)
b) Use cogeneration. (1 points)
APPROACH:
Leverage a utility or other existing program to conduct an energy audit of water/wastewater
treatment facilities to identify potential areas where energy efficiency can be enhanced. Develop
a system for cogeneration, such as utilizing digester gas as a form of cogeneration and an end use
for the heat/electricity generated.
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