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The City of Guymon
Year Submitted: 2003 |
Process: WasteWater Treatment |
Industry: Government Agency-Includes Military |
Wastes Reduced: Wastewater |
Substance: Water |
Location: Guymon OK |
No. of employees: 9000 |
Description:
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P2 Application:
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Environmental Benefits:
Meets discharge requirements. Conserves water, reusing it for irrigation while generating additional income for the city from cattle and crop production. Higher efficiency - 50% less energy consumption. Recycles methane gas, using it for steam production at local pork processing plant. Beneficial reuses of sludge (dried and incorporated as protein supplement hog feed.)
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Details of Reductions
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