Wastewater Treatment Biosolids Thermal Dryer

Milestone timeline:

  1. Early 2023
    Planning
    Completed: Mar 31, 2023
  2. Summer 2024
    Design Permitting
    Completed: Aug 31, 2024
  3. Fall 2024
    Bidding
    Completed: Nov 7, 2024
  4. Early 2025
    Construction

The proposed Biosolids Thermal Dryer will produce a high-quality, nutrient-rich biosolid product produced from the wastewater treatment process that will be beneficially re-used as a fertilizer or soil amendment. The project will reduce current operational costs for treatment solids disposal and reduce the City’s vulnerability from relying on private haulers and landfill for disposal of treatment solids. In addition, the project includes a rooftop photovoltaic solar energy system that will generally offset the new equipment's electrical demands by 70% - 100%.

The project is partially funded through a $14,750,000 direct appropriation from the NC General Assembly in S.L. 2023-134. The remaining component of the project is funded through a revenue bond.

Devin Owen, Utilities Engineer

Garrett Demoss, Wastewater Treatment Manager

Adam Steurer, Utilities Director

Documents

Rep. Balkcom presents funding offer
Thermal Dryer Equipment