Fort Lauderdale Net Zero Plan 2025

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WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT Water and wastewater treatment accounted for 38% of municipal

GHG emissions in 2019, making this one of the most impactful categories for municipal mitigation. Water and wastewater treatment plants consume energy Citywide for pumping, distribution, and treatment processes that include aeration, filtration, and sludge management, as well as for maintaining and operating equipment.

The interim projections for reduced GHG emissions from water and wastewater treatment improvements are shown in Figure 23 . These percentages represent changes from 2019 baseline GHG emissions and reflect reductions forecasted in the LA scenario and the implementation of the water and wastewater strategies and actions that are described below. For more details on emissions reductions from each strategy, including projected emissions in MTCO 2 e, see Appendix B, Detailed Interim Goals .

FIGURE 23. PROJECTED CHANGES IN GHG EMISSIONS FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT STRATEGIES

To meet emissions reduction projections for water and wastewater treatment, the municipality should focus on energy efficiency, process optimization, and renewable energy integration. ▪ By 2030, a 22% reduction in municipal water and wastewater treatment emissions compared to the 2019 baseline relies on upgrading to energy-efficient equipment and optimizing treatment processes. ▪ By 2040, a 71% reduction from the 2019 municipal water and wastewater treatment baseline requires on-site renewable energy generation (e.g., solar, wind, or biogas) and implementing advanced low-energy treatment technologies.

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