BIDDEFORD-SACO-OOB COURIER • January 16, 2023
In 2022, Biddeford became the first municipality in Maine to implement DiriGoH20, a system developed by Maine-based engineering and manufacturing company, Maine Manufacturing Partners. The device is used at the Biddeford Pool clean water facility, and is powered by wastewater. During the treatment process, DiriGoH20 produces a naturally occurring disinfectant and generates clean hydrogen gas, which can be harnessed and used to offset energy costs at the plant. The natural chemicals can replace the use of harsh chemicals like chlorine in the water treatment process.