Category: Water Treatment Plants
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name Bowery Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant (WRRF) Location Astoria, Queens, New York Operating Authority New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) Design Capacity 150 MGD (Dry Weather) Wet Weather Capacity 300 MGD (2x Design) Population Served ~850,000 residents Service Area Northwest Queens (Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside) Receiving Water […]
Location: Bronx, New York | Authority: NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Official Name: Hunts Point Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Location: Hunts Point, Bronx, New York Operating Authority: New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) Design Capacity (Dry Weather): 200 MGD Design Capacity (Wet Weather): 400 MGD Current Average […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Wards Island Wastewater Resource Recovery FacilityLocation: Wards Island, New York, NY (New York County)Operating Authority: New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)Design Capacity: 275 MGD (Dry Weather)Current Average Flow: ~220-240 MGDPopulation Served: ~1.2 Million residentsService Area: Western Bronx and Eastern ManhattanReceiving Water Body: East River (Tidal Strait)SPDES Permit […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Regional Water Recycling Plant No. 1 (RP-1) Location: 2602 Concours Street, Ontario, San Bernardino County, CA 91764 Operating Authority: Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) Design Capacity: 44.0 MGD (Liquid), 70 MGD equivalent (Solids) Current Average Flow: ~26-28 MGD Population Served: Approx. 875,000 (Regional System Total) Service Area: Ontario, Upland, Montclair, […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Joint Water Pollution Control Plant (JWPCP) Location: Carson, Los Angeles County, California Operating Authority: Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (LACSD) Design Capacity: 400 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) Current Average Flow: ~260 MGD Population Served: ~5.5 million residents Service Area: 73 cities and unincorporated areas in Los Angeles County Receiving […]
Industrial wastewater treatment is a critical process for many businesses. It helps protect the environment and meet legal requirements. Facilities that handle industrial wastewater use special methods to clean water from factories and plants before releasing it. These facilities have tanks, filters, and machines that remove harmful chemicals and materials. They make sure the water […]
Multi-Stage Flash (MSF) Distillation Units: A Comprehensive Overview Introduction to Desalination Technologies The process of desalination involves the removal of salt and impurities from seawater to produce fresh water. With freshwater resources depleting and population growth leading to increased demand, desalination has gained traction as a viable solution to provide potable water. Among […]
Water treatment plants play a crucial role in ensuring clean and safe water for communities. These facilities process large volumes of water daily, removing contaminants and pollutants. The primary purpose of a water treatment plant is to make water safe for drinking and other uses by removing harmful substances like bacteria, chemicals, and waste. At the […]
The Eastern Water Reclamation Facility (EWRF) is a crucial wastewater treatment plant providing significant water reuse and environmental services to the Orlando, Florida, region. As part of the broader network of Florida wastewater treatment plants, EWRF is owned and operated by the Orange County Utilities Department and commenced operations in 1986 to help meet increasing […]