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| Managing Our Biosolids |
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Our site has been updated and upgraded, and we’d like to know what you think. You can take our survey HERE. This site was updated on September 9, 2009 | Deep Well Injection: T.I.R.E.The City of Los Angeles and Terralog Technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and with research support from the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation will demonstrate an innovative technology to convert biosolids into clean energy by deep well injection and geothermal biodegradation. The Terminal Island Renewable Energy (TIRE) project construction will occur at the City’s Terminal Island Water Reclamation Plant, located in San Pedro, CA. The City has been granted a five-year permit from the U. S. EPA to evaluate the viability of injecting biosolids into deep subsurface formations. This is the first project of its kind in the United States. The demonstration project will adapt existing petroleum industry technology to convert the constant and growing supply of biosolids into a new source of alternative energy that helps to reduce the greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. To learn more about the project click the links below.
In order to get the TIRE project started, environmental documents, permits, and contracts had to be completed and approved. Over 60 public outreach presentations were made. The first presentation was held in 2001 where over 43 participants attended. Click the links below to view the permits and contracts associated with the project.
The City will provide updates on the events and activities related to the project. Check back periodically to find out the project status and view photos.
If you would like a tour and/or presentation of the TIRE project contact us at 310-648-5248 or the information listed on the bottom of this page. |
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| contact | For more information, call (310) 648-5877 or send your questions and comments to San.BiosolidsEMS@lacity.org | ![]() CITYWIDE SERVICES DIAL 3-1-1 | ![]() ![]() |