Encina Wastewater Authority – 10 Years Platinum

Congratulations to Encina Wastewater Authority on receiving the National Biosolids Partnership (NBP) Biosolids Management Program (BMP) 10 Years Platinum award!

Among EWA’s accomplishments, the facility has:

• “Since 2010, PureGreen fertilizer has generated over $334,000 in operational revenue.
• Identified a productive fertilizer marketing strategy by developing partnerships to assist in Tier II product distribution.
• During FY2015, 2,307 tons (53%) of Pure Green Fertilizer was distributed to Tier II
  markets.
• During FY2015, the Tier II market generated an additional $84,139 in revenue through
  sales of the product.”

EWA generates over 70% of the electricity needed to operate the treatment plant  through use of its cogeneration facility.  Of significant note, EWA’s operation of the cogeneration facility reduces their energy costs by an estimated $2 million per year.

Also, EWA’s heat drying process has greatly reduced biosolids disposal costs.  The total savings is an estimated $2 million per year.  This process produces pellets that are considered Class A Biosolids.  A large percentage of the fertilizer is sent to nurseries, golf courses and soil blenders.

View the Encina Wastewater Authority 2015 Biosolids Program Annual Report (EWA EMS Annual Report FY2015).

Also see, http://www.encinajpa.com/Home.aspx