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Scott Elrod removes floating debris at the North Shelby Water Resource Recovery Facility, which produces excellent effluent despite having no screening or grit collection.
The effluent from SouthWest Water’s two main wastewater treatment plants in Alabama consistently meets permits that include a 0.2 mg/L phosphorus limit.
That’s in keeping with the character of the plants — the buildings kept spotless and the grounds manicured by a team of 14...