During the Summer of 2007, we launched a project to raise the quality of treated wastewater outfall to a “Re-Use” standard for reintroduction into the environment. This critical project allows us to exceed Dept. of Ecology standards for wastewater treatment plant discharge and will relocate the discharge point from a small stream to directly into Port Susan Bay. Thus, the “re-use” water will more rapidly dilute into the saltwater even further away from any housing. Re-use water can also be used for topical irrigation, flushing toilets, and other non-drinking applications. It is the highest standard of treated wastewater possible.

The pump and filtration systems are already in place. The Summer of 2008 will be when we install the pipes to Port Susan Bay and complete the project.