Semiconductor Plant Expansion (North Shore, MA)

On the North Shores of Massachusetts, a major semiconductor manufacturer planned to expand production in a water-short community. In coordination with the plant's environmental health and safety consultant, TRTG worked to obtain community agreement for additional water and a new Massachusetts Water Resources Authority wastewater permit for new discharge.

First, we met with the local public works department to establish the company's plans and schedule. At the plant we reviewed existing water use and wastewater generation by building, function and equipment. We then examined the new plant layouts and equipment installations, existing hazardous material, and waste and wastewater data to collect the data needed for the permit. For increased efficiency TRTG developed a wastewater data collection system and streamlined permit application process. To complete the task, we built a foundation for future conservation technologies and met with the MWRA to assist application approval.