Conference participants gather
in the Clinton River facility's conference room to learn how the facility
operates.
Conference participants listen as details of the Commerce Township facility's Lystek system are explained.
WRC Water Resource Recovery Supervisor II Adam Hopper explains the Lystek system.
On March 6, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash welcomed water professionals for guided tours at two of the county’s facilities as part of the Michigan Water Environment Association’s 2024 Biosolids Conference. The tours took place at the Pontiac Clinton River Water Resource Recovery Facility and the Commerce Township Wastewater Treatment Plant. Both facilities use innovative technologies and sustainable practices in biosolids management.
“We are thrilled to be one of the first counties with two separate facilities to produce biosolids,” said Nash. “It is an honor to share these advanced processes with professionals and stakeholders from across the wastewater management sector. Our processes highlight the practices we’ve adopted with the goal of progressing wastewater treatment for the betterment of our communities and the environment.”
The Clinton River facility uses Thermal Hydrolysis Pretreatment, a process that conditions sludge at high temperatures, yielding a Class A Biosolid product suitable for surface application on land. Similarly, the Commerce Township facility has recently adopted the Lystek Thermal Hydrolysis Process system, allowing for the creation of a Class A Biosolids in the form of an injectable product. Both processes can improve soil structure and provide an excellent source of primary, secondary and micronutrients.
Tour attendees gained insight on both facilities and learned how they actively promote sustainable resource management, effectively reducing reliance on landfills. By diverting biosolids from landfills, the facilities make significant strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimizing their environmental footprint.
Following the afternoon of guided tours was a full day of technical education presentations. This conference is an annual gathering of wastewater professionals and operators from across Michigan.
The Oakland County Water Resources
Commissioner’s office is dedicated to protecting public health and safety,
preserving natural resources and a healthy environment, maintaining reliable,
high-quality service, ensuring the value of investment and contributing to
economic prosperity. To learn more, visit www.oakgov.com/water.
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