John "Dallas" Schwartz's Page

"While a "zero-discharge" goal is a nice thing to try and achieve, it is not an absolute end result. Yes, in a prior message I did provide a brief answer referring to a means used at some WWTP's to try and achieve this. But in the end…"

"James, I must quantify my remarks by saying that though I didn't vote for the present administration, I do make my living as a "proud" member of the Wastewater proffesion. With that tidbit, I do approve of the congresses new found…"

"James, Thanks for the reply! I really enjoy the magazine and this format too! But I digress, I know exactly what you are saying regarding "downstream" and the effects that could develop. Ironically the powers at East Bay MUD (EBMUD) have…"

"It is true that California especially SoCal is a region in dire need of "new" water sources. That is why the OCSD/OCWD (Orange County Sanitation/water districts) have implemented a very unique and reliable new "source" for water.…"

"James, This is in my backyard literally, it will work IF the politicos STAY out of the way! Problem is, they NEVER can! This has the potential to be a great asset to the area in terms of money/jobs generated and act as a technology driver much like…"

"I would recommend reading up on the new ultra purification plant that Orange County, CA just won several awards for. It has used a new RO/UV process to ultra purify effluent to be discharged directly into the groundwater aquifer for groundwater…"