Colorado Springs dedicates zero-discharge coal plant. [Ray D. Nixon plant]

Journal Article · Mon Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1980 · Public Power; (United States)

OSTI ID:6724825

Hennessy, M; Zeien, C T

The zero-discharge Ray D. Nixon coal-fired power plant was designed to treat and recycle effluents in a region with limited water supplies. The site purchase included groundwater rights and some diversion rights, but a properly-managed local aquifer was determined to be adequate. The closed-loop design recovers 95 percent of the water for reuse. The overall water-management system produces adequate water and treats effluents at less cost and with higher water-quality protection than alternate systems. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 6724825
• Journal Information: Public Power; (United States), Vol. 38:6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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