Fairfield Suisun Sewer District

Fairfield Suisun Sewer District is a wastewater special district based in Fairfield, California. The District employs 35 people and generates $6.3 million in annual revenue. The Fairfield-Suisun Sewer District provides essential wastewater services to approximately 147,000 customers in Central Solano County. Their mission is to safeguard public health and protect the Suisun Marsh, a vital brackish water marsh and wetland ecosystem. The District has expanded its focus from a solely technical role to encompass resource management, economic development partnerships, and active community engagement within the watershed. The District's wastewater treatment facility is recognized as a leader in the industry. They are multi-award winners, including the prestigious Utility of the Future Award in 2016 and 2019. Numerous employees have been recognized for their excellence, earning awards such as Operator of the Year, Laboratory Person of the Year, and Mechanical Technician of the Year. The District is dedicated to innovation, actively participating in research pilots and exploring creative solutions to wastewater management. Fairfield Suisun Sewer District prioritizes renewable energy, utilizing solar power, wind turbines, and cogeneration engines to maximize energy generation from waste products. They have also formed partnerships, such as the collaboration with Lystek International to build a biosolids-to-fertilizer processing plant at their facility.