An upgrade to the Rome (N.Y.) Wastewater Treatment Plant that allows for the treatment of specialized waste helped attract a new business to the city.
The upgrade also helped the plant slash electrical costs, while the new aeration equipment increased capacity and allowed operators to provide better treatment with less effort. And that is all good for the environment.
The upgrade was named Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association/Central New York. The plant has also been praised by the New York Water Environment Association and the state Department of Environmental Conservation.
The 35,000 residents of Rome are pleased, as
