Orlando Cortez, the project superintendent, explains that the treatment capacity has been halved during the plant’s retrofitting, leading to a significantly strong and unpleasant odor.
Nina Garcia, a Vallejo resident, notes that the sewage smell spreads far beyond the treatment facility, affecting various neighborhoods that are not directly nearby.
Cortez mentions the retrofit project has been planned for years, crucial for long-term sustainability despite causing immediate odor issues.
The buildup in the bio towers had not been addressed since 1988, necessitating extensive refurbishments that, while beneficial in the long run, contributed to the current odor problem.
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