Microorganisms also metabolize the solid organic matter, before it is dried and then used on crops in Central Oregon. Our biosolids in Bend are "Class A," which means they can be used by the general public.

The City of Bend Water Reclamation Facility's solids handling dewatering process has maintenance, redundancy, and operational challenges.* The system is nearing capacity, and there is heavy corrosion in the building and on the equipment, resulting in deterioration of assets. Click here to learn more about the completed project.