WE HAVEN’T REALLY RE-INVENTED THE WHEEL,
IT JUST SEEMS LIKE IT
M E E T N OR M - N AT UR AL OR GAN I C R E CY CL I N G M ACHI N E
CON S E R VAT I ON
NORM helps to reduce water use by over 50%—that’s
7,000,000 gallons annually—by treating 100% of the wastewater generated from
Hassalo on 8th to create clean reclaimed water used to flush toilets, irrigate landscaping and to supply cooling water for interior climate control. Biosolids generated
from NORM are reused offsite to make fertilizer and generate energy.
NORM
S A F E T Y, Q U A L I T Y A N D R E L I A B I L I T Y
Designed with state-of-the-art
technology and controls, NORM meets the highest standards for wastewater
treatment and reuse and is monitored 24/7 by certified wastewater operators to
ensure optimal system performance, water quality and tenant safety.
VAL UE
NORM reduces water and wastewater utility costs which translate into
lower cost of living and smaller environmental footprint for building tenants. NORM
also reduces strain on an over-capacity city sewer system.
N OR M I S T HE F UT UR E N OW As the largest, natural urban wastewater reuse
system in North America, we’re proud to provide this benchmark for sustainable living
both locally and globally.
SO HOW DOES THIS WORK?
N ORM D IA G RAM I N M OTI ON
To cooling
tower
Every used drop of water from sinks, toilets, showers and laundry (black and grey
wastewater) is collected and stored by NORM. NORM then uses innovative treatment
technologies to reduce nutrient loads and natural constructed wetlands to further process
the wastewater. NORM’s high tech filtration and disinfection system creates the highest
quality of reclaimed water at a level of clarity appropriate for residential reuse.
Trickling
Filter
1
A
1
Trickling
Filter
10
.
Clean water for
toilet flushing
Trickling
Filter
Trickling
Filter
2
Black and grey wastewater
traveling from units begin the
cycle here
Irrigation
on site
4
Tidal Wetland
Anoxic
Reactor
5
Woodchip
Wetland
6
Denitrification
Reactor
7
Polishing Tidal Wetland
Clean Water
Reuse Tank
9
3
E
V
8
700
Emergency Overflow
to Sanitary Sewer
11
Groundwater Recharge Wells
1. Primary Tanks collect and store wastewater from
each building.
2. The Anoxic Reactor helps to reduce nutrient
loads from the wastewater.
3. Trickling Filters further reduce nutrient loads and
eliminate odor.
4, 5, 6 and 7. Natural Treatment Wetlands work
using a tidal-flow (fill and drain) process to foster
naturally occurring microbial organisms used to
treat wastewater.
Filtration &
Disinfection
Room
Unused Clean Water
8. Mechanical filters screen out fine particles.
Ultraviolet (UV) and ozone technology is used to
kill pathogens and improve water clarity.
9. and 10. Clean water is stored and distributed for
reuse.
11. Any unused treated water is infiltrated into the
ground via groundwater recharge wells.
AND A FEW MORE THINGS
NATURE SHOWED US HOW
N ORM FAQS
T HE FACI N AT I N G CON CE PT OF B I OM I M I CRY
Why wastewater re-use?
E M UL AT I N G N AT UR E ’ S PAT T E R N S
– It provides a dependable, locally-controlled, and environmentally beneficial water
source. Wastewater reuse allows communities to become less dependent on
groundwater and surface water sources.
Is wastewater re-use safe?
– Yes! Our reclaimed wastewater is highly engineered for safety and reliability.
Utilizing stringent 24/7 monitoring and testing, NORM produces Class A reclaimed
water—the highest water quality standard in Oregon.
At Hassalo on Eighth, biomimicry
is our approach to achieve a sustainable solution to water use inspired by how
nature processes water and waste.
Our goal as a community is to make life better now and in the future by becoming
more and more sustainable. NORM is a huge step in this direction by reducing
water use, wastewater generation and utility costs. This is done by processing our
wastewater in a similar manner as the one that happens in nature. We just help the
process along with some leading edge technology, controls and 24/7 monitoring.
.
Does NORM water smell?
– No, since all odor is managed and processed within NORM, reclaimed water generated
by NORM does not smell.
Would it hurt my child if he/she drank out of the toilet?
– No, reclaimed water is free of any pathogens or bacteria that would cause harm
if consumed by a child or pet.
What happens when NORM needs repair?
– Through a partnership with the City of Portland, NORM is designed to discharge
untreated wastewater to the City sewer system during periodic repair periods.
Potable water from the City will be used instead of reclaimed water during these
brief periods.
T E AM N OR M
Chet Bowl sby Faci l i ti es and Operati o ns Manager - 503.48 8 .7 10 6
CBowl sby @ameri canassets.co m
Eri ck Hunt Certi fi ed Wastewater Operato r - 503.2 24.3454
eri [email protected] m
Hassal o OnEi ghth.co m/co mmuni ty