Focus Area: Infrastructure (Engineering)
Staff Contact: Mary Jaeger/ Nate Baldwin
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Consideration of Resolution No. 26-1056 authorizing the Super Critical Water Oxidation Pilot Project, PN 1-C-019-25, and amending Resolution 25-1004.
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RECOMMENDED MOTION(S):
I move to approve Resolution No. 26-1056.
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Summary:
Super Critical Water Oxidation is a process where high pressure and high temperatures are combined within a reactor to break the molecular bonds of poly- and perfluoro alkylated substances (PFAS). This project will pilot a technology that destroys PFAS compounds from Cedar Creek biosolids. If the pilot is successful, the SCWO unit could be upscaled to be an economical solution for solids handling in advance of the closure of the landfill our Cedar Creek solids are currently sent to as well as protecting the plant from potential future regulations.
This resolution will increase the project authorization from $8,864,429 to $8,881,429 to allow an additional $17,000 of increased funding from the State Revolving Funds Emerging Containments program.
It is anticipated that construction on this project will begin in late Spring 2027 with completion anticipated in Winter 2027.
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Financial Information:
Funding for the Super Critical Water Oxidation Pilot Project includes:
Water and Sewer Fund $ 950,429
SRF $ 5,777,000
Revenue Bonds $ 2,154,000
Total $ 8,881,429
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Attachment(s):
A. Project Location Map
B. Project Fact Sheet
C. Resolution