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East Valley Water District recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the Sterling Natural Resource Center (SNRC).
“East Valley Water District made a commitment to the community to become a world-class organization and the Sterling Natural Resource Center is the fulfillment of this promise,” said Phillip Goodrich, Chairman of the Board. “Even during times of drought, the Sterling Natural Resource Center will provide a secure supply of water to help replenish the local groundwater, contributing to the region’s water infrastructure.”
The Sterling Natural Resource Center will use membrane bioreactors to reduce the overall wastewater treatment footprint, along with extensive state-of-the-art vessel systems that will “scrub” the air to remove odor from the facility. This will enable the facility to be a good neighbor to the community, while providing outdoor green spaces, picnic areas, and an indoor community center for conservation workshops and special events.
“The Sterling Natural Resource Center not only exemplifies a state-of-the-art design but has been created to develop a new space for the community to gather,” said John Mura, General Manager/CEO. “This project has become a model for public projects around the world where a highly technical facility incorporates a community centric focus in the design.”
The western portion of the Sterling Natural Resource Center is now open for the public to enjoy during regular business hours. It also houses new customer service center for East Valley Water District customers to use as a resource for all their water related questions. Moving forward, the District will partner with community organizations to host events and activities for residents to enjoy. Testing and commissioning for the wastewater treatment processes is underway, with groundwater replenishment beginning in early 2023.
For information about East Valley Water District and the Sterling Natural Resource Center, visit eastvalley.org/SNRC.
