The upgraded Norwood-Oeffler Water Treatment Plant in North Miami Beach, Fla., is unique in many ways. It is the first in the county to tap the brackish Floridan Aquifer and desalinate the water for drinking.It is also one of the few plants in the country to use the latest nanofiltration (NF), reverse osmosis (RO) and traditional lime softening technologies. The plant blends and tests five different streams before distribution.The plant started planning for the upgrade in 1997 with a feasibility study. This was followed by a small pilot system and a rigorous training program for operators during and after construction.
