Sustainability
Commitment to Environmental Stewardship
We take pride in recovering valuable resources from the sewage that enters the EchoWater Facility.
Dry Tons of Biosolids Recycled
Enough to fertilize 560 to 850 acres of farmland
Million Gallons of Recycled Water Distributed
Enough to fill 460 Olympic-sized swimming pools
Of EchoWater Power Usage Offset by our Renewable Energy Generation
Enough to power 7,609 homes for a whole year
Data reflects January through December 2023.
Water Recycling Program
After the treatment process, water is either discharged to the bottom of the Sacramento River through an 800 foot-long pipe or distributed throughout the community for recycled water purposes.
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Beyond using recycled water for local parks and landscapes, our recycled water is treated to such a high standard that a portion of it can be used for Harvest Water–a program that will provide recycled water to irrigate agricultural land and existing habitats in southern Sacramento County.
Biosolids Recycling
Solar Energy
SacSewer’s solar array offers a clean and sustainable energy source to power our essential facility.
49% Of EchoWater Power Usage
Offset by our Renewable Energy Generation
Bufferlands
Laboratory Services
