The positive impacts associated with the proposed design include creating a habitat for insects, animals, and plants. Negative impacts include the possibility of sending more solids to the landfill and the possible removal of trees for the construction of the wetland.
The primary economic impact is that the City of Flagstaff fees imposed on Joy Cone Co. for TKN exceedances will be eliminated. Additional economic benefits include job security for employees and economic stimulation for the greater community. Although this project will be a large investment for Joy Cone Co., it is within the planned budget.
This project adds to the aesthetic value of the property, and will encourage the upkeep of paths in the area as well as the extension of the Flagstaff Urban Trails System. The public image of Joy Cone Co. will improve overall. Workers will have a large new green space to enjoy. There is an opportunity to increase production due to the system's ability to accept increased volumes of wastewater. This project will reduce the contaminant load that is discharged to the City's publicly owned treatment works, though exceedances of TKN will continue for the duration of the wetland's lag period (1-2 years).
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