1 Tour Leaders: Jim Kelly and Daryl Stevens Authors: Jim Kelly and Daryl Stevens Contact: Arris Pty Ltd ACN 092 739 574 Waite Campus, Building 11b, Gate 2C University of Adelaide, Urrbrae PO Box 206, Highgate, SA 5063 P +61 8 8303 6707 M 0418 802 621 www.arris.com.au & www.recycledwater.com.au Written, printed and published by Arris Pty Ltd Arris Pty Ltd would like to thank everyone who attended this Study Tour for their enthusiastic participation and value contribution into what will provide them and Australia with a valuable insight into recycled water projects in a range of countries around the world. We also recognize the invaluable contribution of a range of individuals from water industries in Singapore, Mexico, Florida and California, who gave our study tour participants the time to discuss and show us some of the most fascinating and innovative recycled water projects in the world. A product of the Coordinator Reclaimed Water Development Horticulture project. 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Other products may perform as well or better than those specifically referred to in this review. 2 Contents 1 PROGRAM: 28TH MAY, SINGAPORE ................................................................................................... 8 1.1 NEWATER – SINGAPORE ......................................................................................................................... 8 1.1.1 Background (from tour booklet)...................................................................................................... 8 1.1.1.1 Overseas Experiences.................................................................................................................................. 8 1.1.1.2 Unplanned Indirect Potable Use .................................................................................................................. 9 1.1.1.3 Planned Indirect Potable Use....................................................................................................................... 9 1.1.1.4 Plans for NEWater....................................................................................................................................... 9 1.1.1.5 Non-Potable Uses of NEWater.................................................................................................................... 9 1.1.1.6 Indirect Potable Usage................................................................................................................................. 9 1.1.1.7 NEWater Technology................................................................................................................................ 10 1.1.1.8 NEWater Quality....................................................................................................................................... 10 1.1.2 Visit to Bedok NEWater Visitors Centre and Water factory.......................................................... 11 1.1.2.1 Key Contacts ............................................................................................................................................. 11 1.1.2.2 Welcome.................................................................................................................................................... 12 1.1.2.3 Visit to the NEWater Visitor Centre and Water factory ............................................................................ 12 1.1.2.4 Stormwater management in Singapore ...................................................................................................... 15 1.2 STORMWATER POND – SINGAPORE......................................................................................................... 19 1.3 WATERWORKS MEMBRANE PLANT – CHESTNUT AVENUE, SINGAPORE AND MARINA BARRAGE RESERVOIR ........................................................................................................................................................ 21 1.3.1 Quote of the Day ........................................................................................................................... 22 1.3.2 Participants wrap up..................................................................................................................... 22 ST 2 PROGRAM: 31 MAY, FLORIDA ......................................................................................................... 23 2.1 WATER CONSERV II RECLAMATION FACILITY - CITY OF ORLANDO ...................................................... 23 2.1.1 Key contacts .................................................................................................................................. 23 2.1.2 Water Conserv II Reclamation Facility (WRF) - City of Orlando. .............................................. 23 2.1.2.1 Background (from tour book).................................................................................................................... 23 2.1.2.2 Biosolids.................................................................................................................................................... 25 2.1.2.3 Clarifiers, chlorination............................................................................................................................... 25 2.1.2.4 Reclaimed water ........................................................................................................................................ 25 2.1.3 Water Conserv II Distribution Centre........................................................................................... 26 2.1.3.1 Background (from tour book).................................................................................................................... 26 2.1.3.2 Site visit..................................................................................................................................................... 28 2.1.4 Rapid Infiltration Basin (RIB)....................................................................................................... 30 2.2 POWER STATION - ORANGE COUNTY..................................................................................................... 30 2.2.1 Contacts ........................................................................................................................................ 30 2.2.2 Background on Wastewater .......................................................................................................... 30 2.2.2.1 Power plant................................................................................................................................................ 31 2.2.2.2 Reclaimed water ........................................................................................................................................ 32 2.2.3 Quote for the day........................................................................................................................... 32 2.3 PARTICIPANTS WRAP UP OF SITE VISITS FOR THE DAY ............................................................................ 32 2.4 ANTHONY ANDRADE – DINNER SPEAKER.............................................................................................. 33 2.4.1 Southwest Florida Water Management District reuse program (Was unable to attend). ............. 33 2.4.1.1 Reuse requirements inside water resource caution areas ........................................................................... 33 2.4.1.2 Reuse requirements outside water resource caution areas .........................................................................33 2.4.1.3 Other efforts .............................................................................................................................................. 33 2.4.1.4 Funding assistance..................................................................................................................................... 33 SWFWMD Reuse Contact:............................................................................................................................ 34 ST 3 PROGRAM: 1 JUNE, FLORIDA .......................................................................................................... 34 3.1 APOPKA REGIONAL REUSE OF WATER (ARROW) – APOPKA................................................................ 34 3.1.1 Contacts ........................................................................................................................................ 34 3.1.2 Background (from tour book)........................................................................................................ 34 3.1.3 Site visit........................................................................................................................................