Romtec Utilities is powering sustainable water infrastructure
As water becomes scarcer and droughts more prevalent, reclaiming water becomes increasingly essential in both municipal and private-sector infrastructure. Communities throughout the country are facing a critical challenge: how to conserve and reuse water effectively. One powerful solution is reclaimed water, also known as recycled or reused water, which is wastewater that has been treated to remove impurities so it can safely be reused.
Reclaimed water is transforming how municipalities, industries, and tech companies manage water. It’s not just a sustainability measure, but also a strategic imperative.
What is Reclaimed Water Used For?
Reclaimed water can be used in a variety of applications, including:
– Irrigation for parks, golf courses, and infrastructure
– Industrial processes such as cooling towers
– Toilet flushing in commercial buildings
– Groundwater recharge and environmental restoration
By using water that otherwise would be discharged into rivers and oceans, communities can reduce their reliance on freshwater sources and improve long-term water security. Benefits of using reclaimed water, include:
– Cost savings: Reusing water can reduce utility costs for municipalities and large facilities.
– Environmental protection: It reduces the discharge of treated wastewater into natural bodies of water, protecting ecosystems.
– Infrastructure resilience: Reclaimed water systems help communities adapt to drought and population growth without overburdening existing water supplies.
Romtec Utilities: Engineering the Future of Water Reuse
Romtec Utilities specializes in design-build pumping systems and custom lift stations that are engineered to support the safe and efficient reuse of water. This expertise ensures that reclaimed water infrastructure meets environmental standards, reduces costs, and improves operational efficiency.
Pasco Water Reuse Facility – Washington
One of Romtec Utilities’ standout projects in reclaimed water is the Pasco Water Reuse Facility in Washington State. In partnership with RH2 Engineering and Tapani Construction, Romtec designed and supplied a custom-engineered pump system that transforms cow water, a byproduct of dairy processing, into a reusable resource. The water, once treated, will be used to clean the facility as well as irrigation for the property.
City of Hesperia Booster Station – California
In another instance, Romtec Utilities and its sister company, Romtec, engineered and prefabricated a booster station for the City of Hesperia in San Bernardino County, California. This booster station is receiving water from the Victor Valley Reclamation Facility, which discharges reclaimed water into tanks adjacent to the booster station. The booster station then uses this water to pump to multiple park sprinkler systems, before it ultimately discharges into a golf course pond. According to the Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority, this recycling facility will be capable of recycling one million gallons of wastewater each day.
For technology companies, reclaiming water is a strategic imperative that cuts costs, boosts sustainability metrics, and builds resilience. The data center industry is working to make sure it treats and reuses every single drop. Romtec Utilities has been working with data centers and tech companies to become more sustainable and recycle water where possible.
Top Benefits of Reclaimed Water
As water scarcity becomes more common and the population continues to grow, reclaimed water offers a path toward resilience. Romtec Utilities works with clients to meet environmental standards, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency.
Here are a few reasons reclaimed water is critical:
1. Conserve freshwater supplies: Every gallon of reclaimed water used for irrigation, industrial cooling, or toilet flushing is a gallon of potable water saved. In areas facing drought or freshwater shortages, this is critical.
2. Reduce discharge to natural waterways: By reusing treated water instead of discharging it into rivers and oceans, municipalities can reduce pollution and support healthier ecosystems.
3. Support regulatory compliance: As environmental regulations tighten, many areas now require water reuse strategies as part of wastewater management. Reclaimed water systems help cities and developers meet these evolving requirements.
Through reclaimed water projects, Romtec Utilities is helping communities and industries rethink their relationship with water, turning waste into opportunity and infrastructure into impact. With the right systems in place, communities can turn wastewater into a valuable resource that supports growth, protects the environment, and ensures a reliable water future.
