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Learn about the Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow (SWIFT), an innovative water treatment program in eastern Virginia that addresses multiple environmental and economic challenges through advanced wastewater treatment technology. Discover how HRSD transforms highly treated wastewater into drinking-quality water that matches existing groundwater chemistry before being added to the Potomac Aquifer. Explore the five key objectives of this multi-year initiative: reducing nutrient discharge to the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, replenishing declining groundwater supplies, combating land subsidence related to sea level rise, protecting against saltwater intrusion, and supporting Virginia's economic development by ensuring adequate water resources for businesses. Understand the technical processes involved in taking wastewater that would normally be discharged into the Elizabeth, James, or York rivers through additional advanced treatment stages to create SWIFT Waterâ„¢. Examine how this comprehensive approach simultaneously tackles Chesapeake Bay restoration, groundwater sustainability, climate change adaptation, and economic development in the Hampton Roads region.
