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Catherine R. Gerali, District Manager
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August 9, 2012
AUG 2 7 2012
WELD COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Dear Interested Party:
Please see the enclosed copy of the METROGRO Update newsletter that was published in the June 1-70
Scout. This is a complimentary copy for those interested parties who do not receive the publication.
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Alicia D. Gilley, Director
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the 52,000-acre METROGRO Farm in measured. • �
eastern Arapahoe and Elbert Counties will
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Geological Survey (USGS) to continue it. Based on data collected at our farm for
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The monitoring, program runs from April 1, ��-�
2012, through December 31, 2014. and soil amendment," said Alicia Gilley, 1
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monitoring program on the one that just E -
ended. "As in the past, the data we collect will —
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continue to be made available to the public , ('
USGS will monitor water quality via the USGS NWISWeb database." Y _ _�'
conditions in eight wells on or near the -
METROGRO Farm. Metro serves nearly 1.7 million "
people. The service area encompasses
Five wells will be sampled quarterly. Three approximately 715 square miles, including _�_
will be sampled annually. Denver, Arvada, Aurora, Brighton, Two new V-sided, live bottom trailers have replaced older, vertical-side trailers at the
Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Thornton, and Metro District. They are capable of hauling 40 cubic yards of payload. Two more are on
With each sample, depth to water, water part of Westminster, with about 40
together order for this year, an additional two in 2013, and four in 2015. The V-shaped sides make
temperature, specific conductance, pH, sanitation and water and sanitation districts it more likely the biosolids will fall to the bottom and not stick to the sides. The trailers
dissolved oxygen concentration, and All
in metro Denver. also have front-to-back electric tarps.
Biosolids distributions for January — April 2012
All% METRO WASTEWATER
RECLAMATION DISTRICT Two different biosolids management The Metro District no longer produces compost 94%
Robert W. Hite Treatment Facility options were used to distribute to accommodate a $211 million treatment
Private Farms
METROGRO® Cake January —April process improvement project that necessitated
Questions or comments?The 2012. The chart below summarizes the the demolition of the existing compost facility.
METROGRO® Update is a publication breakdown of the quantity of biosolids Metro will continue to provide its METROGRO®
of the Metro Wastewater Reclamation
that went to each of the options. Cake biosolids product to farmers.
District. If you have any questions or
comments, please call or write Alicia
Gilley, Metro Wastewater Reclamation Distribution Dry Tons Dry weight is the solids that remain after all water is
District, 6450 York Street, Denver, CO Private farms 8,590 removed. The average METROGRO® Cake solids
�� Private compost facilities 568 content was 19.7%. To get the wet bulk tonnage, 6%
80_. 9 7499 (1 800-37-6603). Po ,� Private Compost Facility
divide the number of dry tons by 0.197.
Did you know? Briefs
Metro's Resource Recovery and Reuse (RR&R) Department drove nearly 710,000 miles
during 2011with no vehicle accidents. That's almost three times the distance from the earth Field Day
to the moon. They averaged 129 miles per round trip per truckload. "
Bring the whole family! From 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, June 23, the Metro District
will hold a field day at the METROGRO Farm. The event will include a large
.I equipment display, a biosolids land application demonstration, a soil sampling
demonstration, and a wastewater treatment model for the kids. Coffee,juice, bagels,
~- .,_: : _„-'-'t t ^ - _ doughnuts, and fruit will be served. Join us at the METROGRO Farm Maintenance
I '` ' • • • : Facility east of Deer Trail. It's at the corner of Jolly Road (Arapahoe CR 34) and
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D._._____„.-- Y - y.„ - , ,_, �_ CPG Meeting Dates for 2012
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1r - • The Citizen Participation Group (CPG) plans four meetings in 2012. The first was held
Is 4,0 Feb. 6 at Metro's Robert W. Hite Treatment Facility at 6450 York Street in Denver. The
s second was held on May 7, same location. The third will be combined with the USGS
Stakeholders group meeting at the METROGRO Farm on Sept. 19. The fourth will be
Nov. 5 at Metro.
Metro's RR&R Department transported, applied and incorporated nearly 27,000 dry tons
The CPG is made up of people who are interested in Metro's biosolids program. They
of biosolids in 2011. Thirty-one percent was used as a soil conditioner and fertilizer on the
meet to discuss various biosolids and environmental management system issues and
METROGRO Farm, while 62 percent was used at private agricultural sites in five eastern
provide feedback to Metro. Everyone is invited to attend a meeting or to join, Cal
Colorado counties. Seven percent was composted to a Class A product at the Renewable Call
Angel Foster at 303-286-3000 or toll free at 800-237-6603 for more information. --
Fiber processing facilities. "
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