Dec. 2024 Raleigh Water Employee Newsletter

Resource Recovery Division ’ s Environmental Management System (610):

The Resource Recovery Division earned ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System (EMS) certification in 2017, reaffirming its commitment to advancing sound environmental performance. This certification highlights the division's dedication to systematically managing and reducing the environmental impacts of its operations.

The EMS was specifically designed to integrate environmental considerations into the organization's daily activities. It provides a comprehensive framework for identifying, managing, and mitigating environmental risks while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and promoting sustainable practices. Additionally, the EMS plays a key role in fostering ongoing improvement in organizational performance and environmental outcomes. The Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility is proud to be an ISO 14001:2015 certified facility, exemplifying its commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability at the highest standards.

The Resource Recovery Division recognizes the responsibility to protect the environment and public health focusing on products for beneficial reuse by: • Meeting or exceeding compliance obligations • Seeking continual improvement • Promoting positive relations with interested parties • Protecting the environment, including prevention of pollution

Smith Creek (624): Contributed by: Michael Loveless

The Smith Creek RRF staff operate and maintain a 3.0 MGD wastewater plant that serves the Wake Forest area. They collect compliance samples twice a week and deliver them to the Neuse River laboratory. They also perform process control sampling and testing daily to maintain the correct Dissolve oxygen and solids level in the oxidation ditches. Operators are on site for 10 to 12 hours during the week and 4 hours on the weekend. One operator is on - call for afterhours alarms as well as weekends. (pictured top left: Stephen Smith - Plant Operations Specialist– checking amps on the variable frequency drive / Checking Sludge Levels, bottom left: Juan Saa Hurtado - Maintenance Worker– preparing tractor to level gravel. Top right, Smith Creek RRF aerial, bottom right: John Silveri - Sr Plant Operations Specialist – Laboratory testing for Process Control – Ammonia, Phosphorus, MLSS Solids, Alkalinity and turbidity)

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