A demonstration project by Silicon Valley Clean Water with Stanford University researchers shows that anaerobic secondary treatment of wastewater can be effective and more efficient than traditional aerobic processes.
Anaerobic treatment has several sustainability advantages, including lower power consumption, reduced biosolids volume and a smaller footprint. The process also produces biogas similar to anaerobic digesters at traditional plants.
The project was funded by a grant from the California Energy Commission and contributions from utility, industry and academic partners. The project is led by Silicon Valley Clean Water, which operates a large wastewater treatment plant in Redwood City. Next to the main plant, a team including Stanford’s Codiga
