Congratulations on Platinum Designation for EBMUD

On 18-DEC-2015, East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), Oakland, CA recevied continued Platinum Certification from the NBP.  According to the auditor,

• “The EBMUD BMP is functioning effectively, generating positive outcomes and meets NBP expectations and requirements. . . . The following improvement outcomes within the past two years were confirmed.
• A structured outreach program has been developed, including a new public tours program
• Use of formal corrective action process increasing + better understanding of how / when to use.
• Individual digester flow meters improve process control.
  Improved understanding and control of struvite impact on centrifuge operation.
• Addition of blend tanks for food & truck waste resulted in more stable process + more consistent quality.
• Noncompliant gas releases have been eliminated (reduced from 2 in 2014) and a flare expansion project will provide adequate capacity to prevent future releases.
• The plant is now approximately 130% energy self-sufficient, compared to 120% in 2014.
• Long-term commitment established for receiving food waste for producing compressed natural gas. An innovative project.
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  Please see the attached audit report for additional information.Report-EBMUD Biosolids I Audit (final 12-18-15)