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Waste Water Treatment

Beginning in the 1920's up to the late 1950's, the Redlands "Sewer Farm" (a common term during that time) was located north and west of the City, on the north side of the Santa Ana River, near Alabama Street. Treatment technology at that time was limited and the treatment provided was minimal. Raw sewage was placed in a large tank, and allowed to settle. The solids were then transferred to large drying lagoons, and the liquid portion, without further treatment, was discharged to the Santa Ana River.

 
In the late 1950's federal legislators enacted nationwide regulations which required upgrades of all wastewater treatment facilities and the elimination of all pipelines crossing water courses wherever possible.
 
As a result of these new regulations, the City of Redlands facility was relocated in the early 1960's to the south side of the river at the north end of Nevada Street and modified to provide secondary wastewater treatment. With this method of treatment the wastewater solids are settled in large tanks and then removed, dried and then disposed of off site. The liquid portion is combined with "safe to humans" bacteria and processed further as the bacteria consume over 95% of the waterborne pollutants. The processed water is then percolated back into the groundwater basin.
 
The Redlands Wastewater Treatment Facility is located on approximately 50 acres. The facility currently employs a staff of 23 plus 6 Operator-in-training volunteers and operates on a continuous basis. The facility has the ability to process 9.5 million gallons of wastewater per day, and is currently processing about 6 million gallons per day. The facility is very efficient in it's ratio of gallons of wastewater treated to number of employees, and the degree of treatment achieved. The facility has never been cited for any violation and maintains a good reputation in the industry.
 
LABORATORY
 
The City of Redlands operates a certified environmental laboratory for monitoring its drinking water supply and wastewater effluent. The laboratory is certified by the State of California, Department of Health Services. The laboratory has two objectives. First, the laboratory provides information to the operational staff of the City's water and wastewater treatment facilities, and sanitary landfill. Second, the laboratory provides monitoring information to the State of California's environmental regulatory agencies. The laboratory staff is trained in highly technical testing procedures, and uses sophisticated instrumentation, such as ion chromatography and total organic carbon, to perform required laboratory analysis.
 
The City's laboratory is located in the Training Center Building at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant. The laboratory is in operation every day of the year, to provide the laboratory analysis and reports required for daily water and wastewater operations to meet all regulatory standards. The laboratory is currently staffed with five positions, including a regulatory compliance officer and four laboratory technicians.
 
The City's laboratory operates cost-effectively and responsively to meet the joint needs of the City's three Municipal Utilities, water, wastewater, and solid waste (landfill), to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for safe drinking water, for a high degree of wastewater treatment and disposal, and protection of groundwater quality.

City Calendar

City Hall is closed every
other Friday.  Check the
calendar for closed Fridays.

2013 City Hall Calendar

City Hall Hours:
7:30 am to 5:30 pm

Upcoming

Thursday, May 23rd

  1. Market Night
    • Start time: 06:00pm
    • End date: Thursday, May 23rd
    • End time: 09:00pm

    • Established in 1988, Redlands Market Night has established itself as one of the most successful certified farmers markets in Southern California! Vendors vie to participate in the event that has attracted thousands of weekly visitors since its inception. Visitors are welcomed into an inviting atmosphere complete with lighted trees, brick sidewalks, historic buildings, and great musical entertainment. Crowds are pleasantly surrounded by over 150 food and merchandise booths, not to mention the downtown shopkeepers, every Thursday night.

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Yesterday

  1. City Hall Closed
    • Start time: 07:30am
    • End date: Friday, May 24th
    • End time: 05:30pm

    • Extended service hours are offered in order for the public to conduct City business before and after traditional business hours. City staff is available 9 hours a day to serve you. City Hall offices are closed every other Friday.

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Today

  1. Saturday Morning Certified Farmers Market
    • Start time: 08:00am
    • End date: Saturday, May 25th
    • End time: 11:00am

    • The City’s successful Saturday Morning Certified Farmers Market brings fresh local produce to historic downtown Redlands every Saturday.

      The Saturday Morning Certified Farmers’ Market began June 6, 2009, bringing local growers to the City parking lot south of Redlands Boulevard between Fifth and Sixth streets near Ed Hales Park. The market operates from 8 to 11 a.m. every Saturday, excluding holiday weekends.

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  2. Household Hazardous Waste collection
    • Start time: 09:30am
    • End date: Saturday, May 25th
    • End time: 12:30pm

    • During operating hours, residents can dispose of household materials including, outdated prescription medication (with the exception of controlled substances), outdated pet prescription medication, paint products, chemical cleaners, pesticides, fertilizers, hobby/pool supplies, automotive oil, filters, brake fluid, transmission fluid, anti-freeze, gasoline, and propane tanks.

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  3. Redlands Festival of Arts
    • Start time: 10:00am
    • End date: Saturday, May 25th
    • End time: 05:00pm

    • Huge art show with more than 100 artists exhibiting, music, theatrical readings, food trucks, wine and beer garden.

      Admission is free.

      10 am to 5 pm Saturday, May 25

      Noon to 5 pm Sunday, May 26

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Tomorrow

  1. LIBRARY CLOSED
  2. Redlands Festival of Arts
    • Start time: 12:00pm
    • End date: Sunday, May 26th
    • End time: 05:00pm

    • Huge art show with more than 100 artists exhibiting, music, theatrical readings, food trucks, wine and beer garden.

      Admission is free.

      10 am to 5 pm Saturday, May 25

      Noon to 5 pm Sunday, May 26

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Monday, May 27th

  1. LIBRARY CLOSED
  2. City Hall Closed
  3. Environmental Review Committee

Tuesday, May 28th

  1. Planning Commission Meeting
  2. Special City Council Meeting - Budget Workshop

Wednesday, May 29th

  1. Special City Council Meeting - Budget Workshop
    • Start time: 04:30pm
    • End date: Wednesday, May 29th
    • End time: 07:30pm

    • Agenda available to view at http://cityofredlands.org/councilvideo

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  2. Post 261 Explorer Meeting
    • Start time: 06:30pm
    • End date: Wednesday, May 29th
    • End time: 08:30pm

    • Open Enrollment to join the Redlands Explorer Program is in January of every year, but you can pick-up and drop-off applications through-out the entire year at the Fire Administration office. Ages to join are between 15 years To 21 years old.

      Fire Administrative Office
      35 Cajon Street #12
      Redlands, CA 92373

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Thursday, May 30th

  1. Market Night
    • Start time: 06:00pm
    • End date: Thursday, May 30th
    • End time: 09:00pm

    • Established in 1988, Redlands Market Night has established itself as one of the most successful certified farmers markets in Southern California! Vendors vie to participate in the event that has attracted thousands of weekly visitors since its inception. Visitors are welcomed into an inviting atmosphere complete with lighted trees, brick sidewalks, historic buildings, and great musical entertainment. Crowds are pleasantly surrounded by over 150 food and merchandise booths, not to mention the downtown shopkeepers, every Thursday night.

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Saturday, June 1st

  1. Saturday Morning Certified Farmers Market
    • Start time: 08:00am
    • End date: Saturday, June 1st
    • End time: 11:00am

    • The City’s successful Saturday Morning Certified Farmers Market brings fresh local produce to historic downtown Redlands every Saturday.

      The Saturday Morning Certified Farmers’ Market began June 6, 2009, bringing local growers to the City parking lot south of Redlands Boulevard between Fifth and Sixth streets near Ed Hales Park. The market operates from 8 to 11 a.m. every Saturday, excluding holiday weekends.

    • View this event in Google Calendar
  2. Household Hazardous Waste collection
    • Start time: 09:30am
    • End date: Saturday, June 1st
    • End time: 12:30pm

    • During operating hours, residents can dispose of household materials including, outdated prescription medication (with the exception of controlled substances), outdated pet prescription medication, paint products, chemical cleaners, pesticides, fertilizers, hobby/pool supplies, automotive oil, filters, brake fluid, transmission fluid, anti-freeze, gasoline, and propane tanks.

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