The Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) is designed to treat up to 3.6 million gallons of wastewater a day. The facility is designed to remove the following
from its discharge:
- Ammonia
- Bacteria
- BOD
- Nitrogen
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Critical equipment is monitored 24 hours a day with a computerized data acquisition system. The facility is also equipped with 3 standby generators.
Mission Statement
The Town of Apex Water Reclamation Division is dedicated to protecting public health and the environment by providing high quality wastewater treatment in an economically and ethically responsible manner to maintain the quality of life in Apex while exceeding all federal and state regulations.
Wastewater Source
Every house, apartment, business, factory, and commercial business in the Town produces wastewater from:
- Sinks
- Showers
- Dishwashers
- Toilets
- Industrial processes
- Laundry equipment
- Other processes
This wastewater flows through a series of pipes and pump stations which delivers the wastewater to the plant’s headworks or the intake point.