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C A RY, N O RT H C A R O L I N A A N N U A L WAST E WAT E R R E P O R T 2 0 25 3 W E L C O M E WE ARE PLEASED TO PRESENT ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR CARY'S WASTEWATER UTILIT Y SYSTEM! Cary is proud to share this year's Annual Wastewater Report, highlighting another year of outstanding performance and community stewardship. Providing safe and reliable wastewater collection and treatment is our top priority in Cary, and we are proud to consistently meet — and often surpass — all federal and state requirements for environmental protection. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, Cary's wastewater team achieved an exceptional milestone with zero reportable spills, underscoring our commitment to protecting public health and the environment. Our dedication was further recognized when Cary was honored as the Collection System of the Year by the North Carolina American Water Works Association and Water Environment Association (NC AWWA-WEA) for the sixth year in a row, celebrating the excellence of our operations and staff. Additionally, we marked a significant milestone as the North Cary Water Reclamation Facility celebrated its 40th anniversary, reflecting four decades of innovation and dependable service in safeguarding our waterways. Our wastewater system is comprised of 1,016 miles of pipelines and 42 pump stations that conveyed more than 7.4 billion gallons of wastewater this past fiscal year. Our facilities employ advanced wastewater treatment and nutrient removal technology. The nutrients recovered from the treatment process are heat dried and made into Class A exceptional-quality biosolid pellets. Our biosolids pellets are beneficially reused for soil conditioning and nutrients to improve soil in agribusiness applications. A portion of the high-quality treated water is also used as reclaimed water for irrigation, cooling towers, and numerous reuse applications. Our approach to utility system management is to operate, maintain, and plan for a robust and resilient wastewater utility that exceeds permit requirements and to beneficially reuse our recovered resources in sustainable manners. More than 200 staff work tirelessly to provide top quality sewer service to our customers, including citizens in Cary, Morrisville, Wake RTP, and RDU Airport. Our annual report highlights the many ongoing efforts to provide high-quality and safe wastewater collection and treatment services. Protecting Cary's infrastructure and our natural environment are essential to wastewater utility operations as we work to shape the future as outlined in Cary's Community Plan. We invite you to review and study this report and experience how we are meeting our needs with sustainable wastewater services. Chad Lemke Wastewater Collection System Operator

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