Sustainability

What is Sustainability

Sustainability lies at the heart of the project, with innovative eco-friendly practices and sustainable infrastructure being integrated to address the challenges posed by climate change.

Preserve natural resources

Minimize impacts on the environment

Reduce waste

Promote equity, justice, and well-being

Consider human rights

Enhance access to basic needs

Foster inclusive and resilient communities

Save money

Promote the use of long-lasting materials

Contribute to long-term prosperity

Solar

Water and wastewater utilities are heavy energy users, making them ideal candidates for solar installation. Metro Water Services decided to explore solar opportunities to save money, reduce carbon emissions, and increase resiliency.
MWS has 8 solar systems, totaling 4.41 MW, allowing for beneficial reuse of land and $6M in lifetime savings
Planned to increase total solar capacity at MWS facilities to 20MW
OMO: 5,824 panels, 2.6 MW (MWS largest installation to date.)

Sustainability

What is Sustainability

Preserve natural resources

Minimize impacts on the environment

Reduce waste

Promote equity, justice, and well-being

Consider human rights

Enhance access to basic needs

Foster inclusive and resilient communities

Save money

Promote the use of long-lasting materials

Contribute to long-term prosperity

Solar

Water and wastewater utilities are heavy energy users, making them ideal candidates for solar installation. Metro Water Services decided to explore solar opportunities to save money, reduce carbon emissions, and increase resiliency.

MWS has 8 solar systems, totaling 4.41 MW, allowing for beneficial reuse of land and $6M in lifetime savings

Planned to increase total solar capacity at MWS facilities to 20MW

OMO: 5,824 panels, 2.6 MW (MWS largest installation to date.)