Architect’s rendering of Treatment Plant
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Water Reclamation Facility Site Plan
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Architect’s rendering of pump stations
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MBR System graphic
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Reclaiming, Storing, and Using Water
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Treatment Facilities
Technology and Design
Conveyance/Main Line
Wastewater from homes and businesses is conveyed to the main sewer line, which transports sewage to a force main, which is used to move wastewater up the hill to the wastewater reclamation facility for treatment.
Pump Stations
Pump stations move wastewater along the system. In the Belfair wastewater system, three pump stations are being planned and constructed to direct wastewater toward the treatment plant.
Treatment Plant
Mason County will be employing a new, proven technology for the Belfair Wastewater and Water Reclamation Facility (treatment plant) called a membrane bioreactor (MBR) system. This treatment technology uses biological processes and microfilters to achieve very high quality water, which can be reused.
Reclaiming and Reusing Water
The Belfair Water Reclamation facility will treat water to “Class A” reclaimed water standards, which is used around the world for non-potable uses.
In Washington State, reclaimed water can be used for a number of different purposes:
- Irrigation (e.g., agriculture, golf courses, sports fields, etc.)
- Industrial processes (e.g., cleaning or cooling)
- Fire suppression (for fire flow and sprinklers)
- In the natural environment for enhancing wetlands or stream flow augmentation
- Other beneficial uses where potable water might otherwise be used