Leland Myers

Leland Myers is General Manager of Central Davis Sewer District. He has been involved in the sewer for a long time and serves on a bunch of boards such as the Water Quality Board, The Blue Stakes Board, the Metro Water District of Salt Lake and Sandy’s Board and the Great Salt Lake Advisory Council. He is happy to have his head in a manhole where he can monitor sewer on a close personal basis. He has a master’s degree in Environmental Engineer and is a registered professional engineer. He is also a certified wastewater operator and owns two plungers if your ever need to borrow one.

Abstract: How Low Do We Go (and when should we do it)?

Wastewater treatment technologies have increased dramatically since the inception of the Clean Water Act. Initially there was secondary treatment which was based on readily available technology in 1972. Then came additional treatment needs based on compliance with water quality standard. This additional treatment was called tertiary treatment and included the reduction of one or more pollutant. With the advent of better analysis technology we now identify pollutants that previously were not identified. So, in addition to nutrients and toxics which have been the standard targeted pollutants, we are adding endocrine disruptors and a host of other pollutants which are in pharmaceuticals and personal care products. As treatment increases, the cost for treatment increases also. Water quality improves and the question is soon asked, is this water too valuable to just discharge to a river, lake or stream? This question begs an answer and pits the mans use of water against the needs of natural systems. This presentation will discuss this conflict.

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