Category: Water Treatment Plants
An authoritative technical profile of NYC DEP’s critical Jamaica Bay infrastructure. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Jamaica Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Location: 150-20 134th Street, South Ozone Park, Queens, NY 11420 Operating Authority: New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) Design Capacity: 100 MGD (Dry Weather) Peak Wet Weather Capacity: 200 MGD […]
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 […]
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. Owned and operated by the Orange County Utilities Department, EWRF commenced operations in 1986 to help meet increasing wastewater infrastructure demands stemming from rapid Orlando metro population growth through the second […]