The City of Spokane is recognizing businesses that have excelled in the management of wastewater generated as part of their processes.

“We want to recognize these businesses for being good stewards of the environment and helping the City operate its wastewater treatment system efficiently,” said Rick Romero, the City’s Utilities Director. “We appreciate all the work that has been invested in these efforts.”

They achieved 100 percent compliance with requirements in their industrial wastewater discharge permits for 2012. Businesses are required to have such permits either because of they produce a large volume of wastewater or because they discharge pollutants that can disrupt wastewater treatment processes.

The outstanding organizations include:

-Brenntag Pacific, Inc.
-Dash Connector Technology, Inc.
-EZ Loader Boat Trailers, Inc.
-Global Metal Technologies, LLC
-Johanna Beverage
-Spokane Metal Finishing
-UTC Aerospace Systems
-Spokane County Mica Landfill

The City Of Spokane Riverside Park Water Reclamation Facility processes an average of about 34 million gallons of wastewater every day. They actively works with businesses to prevent harmful or damaging substances from being discharged into the sanitary sewer system, everything from restaurant grease that can clog pipes to used solvents.

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