The Water Quality Laboratory provides sampling and analytical support to the Agency’s five regional water recycling plants, its ground water recharge program for process operations, as well as compliance monitoring per the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System and the Department of Health Services. The laboratory also provides analytical support to the Agency’s Pre-Treatment/Source Control Department to monitor industrial wastewater and the cities’ domestic wastewater. This facility has been awarded LEED Gold Certification due to its emphasis on recycling, use of healthy materials, minimal use of water, energy efficiency, and sustainability. The lab, built with materials that are at least 20% recycled content, is approximately 17,000 square feet and features a visitor center to facilitate public tours, and a 70 kilowatt solar system installed on its roof. The site’s overall efficiency includes a 41% savings in energy costs and 85% reduction in potable water used for sewers. Utilizing recycled water for the landscape irrigation, along with an efficient design allows for a 20% reduction in landscape water use and 100% reduction in potable water for landscaping. Approximately 90% of the site’s water is treated for pollution prior to entering the storm drain by using permeable paving, a wastewater retention pond and water clarifiers. The facility also supports alternative transportation by providing vehicle charging and bicycle accommodations.
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6075 Kimball Ave, Chino, CA, USA