P2 Training Opportunity for Medical Facilities Personnel. Medical Facilities P2 Workshop Flyer. Medical Facilities P2 Workshop Registration Form. Water washed down the drain or flushed down the toilet in Albuquerque and some County areas goes to the City's treatment plant where solids and bacteria are removed.
Chlorine is added to the wastewater to destroy bacteria.
The chlorine is removed from the wastewater before it is finally released to the Rio Grande. Towns, animals, plants, and farmers use the water that is in the river. The Albuquerque treatment plant does a great job, but current technology does not remove everything that is poured down the drain. That is why toxic chemicals and metals such as lead, silver and copper should be handled carefully. One of The goals of the P2 program is to educate the public about wastes that are harmful to the treatment plant and the river.