SYSTEMS
AND SERVICES
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Waste
Water/Reclaimed Water
The wastewater system consists of a tertiary treatment plant
with a permitted capacity of 15 million gallons per day, gravity
interceptor and collection and transmission lines with 29 lift
stations. In addition, the effluent disposal system includes
a 1,000 acre site containing 85 rapid infiltration basins and
a reclaimed water system with an average demand of 5 million
gallons per day that is used for irrigation of golf courses
and other landscaped areas.
Solid Waste
The solid waste system consists of a fleet of vehicles for the
collection and transfer of recyclables and solid waste, a solid
waste transfer station, and a recyclable collections facility.
The highly successful recycling system processes over 24,000
tons annually of aluminum, paper, steel cans, food waste, cardboard,
and plastic containers each year. The District has been a pioneer
in the use of sustainable technology to reduce the amount of
waste requiring landfill disposal. Its programs extend beyond
traditional paper, steel and aluminum recycling to include innovative
programs such as food waste collection and concrete debris recycling.
It sets higher landfill diversion targets for the future and
encourages new programs and research. District policies emphasize
the importance of efficient and environmentally sound waste
collection and disposal.
Electric
The District operates and maintains an electrical generation,
transmission and distribution system which provides service
throughout the District. The system includes a state-of-the-art
cogeneration facility currently aggregating 40,300 kw of net
capability. RCID purchases the remainder of its needs from other
utilities. The transmission system includes eight 69 kv substations
and distributes all power via a 12.47 kv underground distribution
system. The peak demand of the electrical system during 2003
was approximately 190 megawatts.
Potable Water
A potable water supply and distribution system provides service
to customers throughout the District. The system includes 11
Floridan Aquifer wells and four pump stations with a total design
rating of 60 million gallons per day to meet an average daily
demand of 14 million gallons. To augment the water production
facilities during peak periods, the system includes five above-ground
water storage tanks having a combined capacity of 7.95 million
gallons. A high priority is placed on the continued safety of
the water supply, protection of wellheads, maintenance of existing
facilities, expansion of facilities to serve new development,
and water consumption.
Natural Gas
The District’s natural gas system serves its customers
by providing natural gas which the District purchases at the
wellhead and which is transported by Florida Gas Transmission
Company pipelines to the District’s system. Gas from the
system is also used as fuel for the electric cogeneration plant.
Chilled Water
The chilled water system provides chilled water for air conditioning
through portions of the District. Chilled water is generated
utilizing 22 centrifugal chillers and one absorption chiller
located at three facilities. The District has a five million
gallon chilled water thermal storage facility in the North Service
Area.
Hot Water
The hot water system provides hot water for heating and food
preparation purposes through portions of the District. The heat
generated by the electrical cogeneration plant is used to heat
the water for a portion of the system, and the remainder is
heated by three gas-fired hot water generators.
For additional information, please go to Reedy
Creek Energy Services.
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