Lee County operator explains how wastewater is treated and prepared for reuse

Apr 7, 2026

Tino Cinnabaldi, lead operator at the Gateway Water Reclamation Facility, outlined Lee County's sewage treatment steps — from headworks and grit removal to biological treatment, nutrient removal, disinfection, and the production of treated effluent and biosolids.

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Tino Cinnabaldi, lead operator at the Gateway Water Reclamation Facility, gave a plain-language overview of how Lee County treats residents’ wastewater and how treated water and biosolids are managed.

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