City of Auburn wastewater treatment plant will be fully powered by a 680 kilowatt solar power system, installed by Pacific Power Management. …
… “The new photovoltaic system will consist of more than 3,300 panels that will be installed on single-axis ground mount trackers at the plant. The city entered into a 20 year contract and will buy power from PPM, as if PPM were a utility company. The city won’t pay for the installation of the panels. ” …
Via Pacific Power Management: Auburn California Wastewater Treatment Plant Solar Power
- City of Auburn, Wastewater Treatment Plant, Placer County: “The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), which serves the community, is located to the southwest of Auburn and discharges to Auburn Ravine. The treatment plant currently serves a population of approximately 13,000. “
- City of Auburn Sewer Services: “The City of Auburn owns its own wastewater treatment and collection system, which serves the municipal boundaries of the city. Operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment and collection system is performed under contract by Operations Management International (OMI). “