Domino Sugar Redevelopment Wastewater Reuse Facility

Project's context & challenges

As part of a major urban redevelopment in Brooklyn, New York, Two Trees Management partnered with Natural Systems Utilities (NSU), part of Nijhuis Saur Industries, to reduce potable water demand and mitigate combined sewer overflows. The challenge: design and build a compact, district-scale water reuse facility that could treat blackwater from five mixed-use buildings and supply high-quality non-potable water for reuse — all within a dense urban footprint.

Customer benefits

Reduces potable water demand across five buildings

Minimizes combined sewer overflows into the East River

Supplies non-potable water for cooling towers, toilets, irrigation, and sidewalk cleaning

Compact design fits within <10,000 ft² of below-ground space

Complies with NYCDEP and state/federal reuse regulations

Solution

Natural Systems Utilities (NSU), part of Saur Group, designed, built, and is operating a decentralized water reuse facility at the Domino Sugar redevelopment site. The system treats blackwater from five buildings and produces high-quality non-potable water for on-site reuse. Excess treated water is safely discharged to the East River, improving water quality and reducing strain on municipal infrastructure. The facility is a model for sustainable urban water management and aligns with New York City’s long-term environmental goals.

Project's context & challenges

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