Solar Lights at Ancarrow's Landing

The Department of Public Utilities will be maintaining the solar lights installed at Ancarrow's Landing and soon-to-be-installed lights in the Randolph community behind the Randolph Community Center.

All About Biosolids

Biosolids, also known as treated sludge, is the byproduct of domestic and commercial sewage and wastewater treatment. Properly treated biosolids can be used as fertilizer. The term biosolids was created in 1991 by the Water Environment Foundation to differentiate raw, untreated sewage sludge from treated and tested sludge that can be beneficially used as fertilizer.

In Richmond, the sewage goes through physical, chemical and biological processes that clean the wastewater and removes solids. Richmond treats about 45 million gallons of wastewater a day and discharges the clean, treated water into the James River.

The City's wastewater treatment plant recycles its biosolids to farms in close proximity to Richmond, which is currently 43 farms in nine surrounding counties, including Amelia, Buckingham, Caroline, Charles City, Charlotte, Cumberland, Hanover, King William, and Powhatan.

To learn more about Richmond's biosolids, visit Nutri Blend and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.

Learn About Urban Stormwater Runoff

Download a flyer from the Environmental Protection Agency on urban stormwater runoff.

Senior Weatherization Kit Give-Away Day

Senior Weatherization Kit Give-Away Day

Friday, Oct. 23, at Pleasant's Hardware on Broad Street, the Department of Public Utilities had a huge turnout. The crowd started gathering two hours early and people were still coming for kits after the event ended. The kits for City of Richmond senior citizens included a fluorescent light bulb, weatherstripping, toilet tummies, and plastic sheets to insulate windows.

Work on Albemarle Avenue

The Stormwater Utility operations division will be reconstructing a 12-foot wide portion of the City's right-of-way in the rear of the homes on 300-356 Albemarle Avenue (west side) from Oct. 26 to Nov. 9.

Clearing and brush removal has already been completed.

Questions? Call Richard Stockton, 646-8369 or Berry Wright, 646-7232.

Stormwater Bills and Newsletter Are in the Mail

The Clean Stream newsletter, with stormwater information, is in the mail, along with the annual stormwater bills.