Solano County Grand Jury
• 2023-2024
• Agency Response
Response to:
City of Benicia
Lorie Tinfow City Manager the City of August 21, 2019 Mr. Wayne Goodman, Foreperson Solano County Grand Jury*
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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings
F1
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In many cases, wastewater effluent is not used to supply industrial needs or to irrigate crops and public lands. Response to Finding #1 PARTIALLY DISAGREE The term "many cases" is vague. In the case of Benicia, no wastewater effluent is used to supply industrial needs or irrigate crops and public lands. We are not aware of information supporting the clause "many cases."
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Page 1
Wastewater treatment facility decision-makers consider, on an ongoing basis, if additional treated water can be used to replace current water supplies.
F2
Page 2
The Benicia and Dixon wastewater treatment plants release methane directly to the atmosphere, which could be used as fuel for co-generation. Response to Finding #2 DISAGREE The City of Benicia is prohibited from releasing methane directly into the atmosphere by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD).
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Page 2
Explore options to capture methane released by wastewater treatment, such as generating electrical power.
F3
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Not all wastewater treatment plants utilize renewable sources of electrical power. Response to Finding #3 AGREE
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Page 2
Consider solar and wind power as alternative energy sources.
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