About the Program

The Water Pollution Control Bureau plays a pivotal role in Arlington County’s path toward improved sustainability by improving its solids processing facilities into a state-of-the-art operation.

This program will provide long-term resource recovery and prioritize safe and sustainable operations that provide quality end products for use in our community. For more information about the planning process and to view meeting materials, please visit our Resources page.

Learn how it works below

Recovering Renewable Resources from Wastewater

We are using innovative practices and cutting-edge technology to capture renewable energy and a nutrient-rich soil additive.

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From Wastewater to Resources

  • Nutrient-rich soil amendment

  • Net energy produced equivalent to the power required by 480 homes in a year

  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 4,000 tons per year

  • 50 percent fewer trucks

How it works

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Wastewater process: Wastewater to wastewater treatment plant with high quality effluent. Then Thermal Hydrolysis to Anaerobic Digestion to Renewable Natural Gas. Then Dewatering with Soil Amendment.