On April 3, 2018 the South Platte Water Renewal Partners (SPWRP) received the Xcel Energy Process Efficiency Award at Xcel’s annual Energy Efficiency Expo. This award was given to the facility for its energy saving efforts during 2017.
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WWTP Rebranding
On April 20th, the Littleton/Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant became the South Platte Water Renewal Partners as part of a rebranding process that also included the creation of a new mission, vision, values and logo. The new name and logo represent the future of the organization and our role in the stewardship of the South Platte […]

Sustainability is a Focus at Water Renewal Facility
There are many opportunities to enhance community sustainability at your local water renewal facility. The South Plate Water Renewal Facility (SPWRP) consumes 8% of the entire electrical use for all of Englewood. This energy is required to power equipment including large pumps which lift and move the renewed water around the facility. Blowers and other […]

Struvite Buildup
SPWRP Investigating New Alternatives to Eliminate Old Problems in the Water Renewal Process Magnesium ammonium phosphate, also known as struvite, is a serious problem in water renewal facilities as it builds up and restricts flow in pipes and pumps. The South Platte Water Renewal Partners Environmental Science, Innovation & Optimization team is trying to find […]