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Santa Rita Water Reclamation Facility: Exceeding Wastewater Regulations

City of Durango, Colorado, Assistant Finance Director Jarrod Biggs and Utility Manager Justin Elkins describe the challenges brought on by aging infrastructure of the city’s Santa Rita Water Reclamation Facility and why they chose our firm to design solutions. Dewberry Senior Project Manager Patrick Radabaugh shares about our approach to addressing the plant’s challenges and our close collaboration with the city to address their needs.

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