Recommendation For Recycling Water In Florida Essay

, Research Paper

Recommendation For Recycling Water in Florida

Prepared for: Tom Petty, Chairman Of The Board Department Of Environmental

Regulation Board

by: Environmental Specialist, Pasco County Florida

November 29, 1996

Contents

Abstract…………………………………………2 Executive

Summary…………………………………3

Introduction……………………………………..4

Methods………………………………………….4

Results………………………………………….5 Basic background

information on water reuse in Florid…5

Reclaiming Waste Water in Florida Uses for reclaimed or reused

water………………….7

Conclusions………………………………………7

Recommendations…………………………………..7

References……………………………………….7

Abstract

“Recommendation for Recycling Water in a Florida Pilot Plant”

The water shortage problem has affected all of us in one way or another.

Either through the mandatory restrictions or the increased price of water, or

even the ever increasing occurrence of sinkholes, the evidence of a water

shortage is everywhere. Since we need water to survive, and there are no

alternatives to support life on this planet, we must find a way to keep up with

our ever increasing water demand.

This report presents the water shortage problem that is occurring in

Florida. This report will familiarize you with the problem and explain the

other uses currently being employed in Florida. This report also explains the

procedure, as well as a recommendation including the site and costs involved,

along with a short background on the proposed procedure. I recommend that the

recycled project be funded and allow the pilot plant to meet the ever increasing

demand for water in Florida.

Executive Summary

The water shortage problem effects us all in one way or another. Either

through the mandatory restrictions or the increased price of water, or even the

ever increasing occurrence of sinkholes, the evidence of a water shortage is

everywhere. Since we need water to survive, and there are no alternatives to

support life on this planet, we must find a way to keep up with our expanding

water demand.

I feel that the only viable option is to recycle the water we are using.

By recycling the water, we will be able to drop the price and stop the sinkholes

from occurring and ease the mandatory restrictions placed upon us by the water

shortage.

The research that was completed and all the information I gathered

showed that a price of $50,000 would cover all the expenses needed to set up a

pilot plant, including the labor which will be done in-house.

The $50,000 required will be recovered in less then a year’s time, and

since it will also satisfy the voracious appetite for water, I feel it is a

viable option. The plant could be operational in 3 months upon approval of the

funds. I feel this option is both economically and environmentally feasible and

would like to get started as soon as possible.

Introduction

Water, our most precious resource, is becoming in short demand. With

water use increasing every day here in Florida, will there be enough water for

everybody. We live in a state where people are migrating into every day, due to

the desirable climate and recreation options. With this influx increasing at an

alarming rate, where will we get the water to supply the demand. Clearly, at

the present rate of use the water table is decreasing. As we see more and more

sinkholes, due to the overpumping of the water table, we realize another

alternative must be developed. This completion report will update you on the

progress of the option of recycling the water in our Pasco County test plant, at

the Moon Lake plant. We use water every day and in many ways. We use water to

take a shower, brush our teeth, water our lawns, wash our laundry and cars or

just simply to support our very existence. Clearly we cannot do without water,

and there simply is not enough to go around. One alternative is to recycle the

water. We already treat our waste water with processes that result in a water

99.5% pure. If this water was to be sent to a water treatment plant to be

processed along with the water already being processed, there would be plenty of

water available. This water could be used as potable water, for drinking or

cooking, or for laundry or irrigation. The reclaimed water could be reinjected

(deep well injection) into the aquifer to offset the amount being pumped every

day. Enclosed is a flow chart through a waste water and water plant already in

use. There is little or no modification required to accomplish recycling of

water. Once the water completes the treatment at the waste water facility, it

would be rerouted to the head, or beginning of the water treatment plant. As of

this point in time, we have completed a flow chart designed for your plant and a

brief estimate of the costs involved.

The facili

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