Rapid growth, tighter regulations and aging infrastructure were challenging the wastewater systems in Clackamas County, Ore. In response, two wastewater districts teamed up to expand the Tri-City Water Pollution Control Plant in Oregon City.
Designed with extensive public input, the $90 million expansion includes everything from advanced membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology to bike trails and wheelchair-accessible plant tour routes.
The 2-year construction project started with six years of public discussion that sent a clear message: The community wanted sustainable features built into the new facility, operated by Clackamas County Water Environment Services.
“There are three pieces of sustainability: environmental, economic and social,” says
