Tag: Biogas
Technical Note: The facility commonly referred to in the context of the Agua Fria River discharge and operated by the City of Phoenix is officially designated as the 91st Avenue Multi-Cities Wastewater Treatment Plant. It discharges into the Salt River immediately upstream of the Agua Fria River confluence via the Tres Rios Wetlands. This article […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Official Name: Steven M. Clouse Water Recycling Center (Formerly Dos Rios Water Recycling Center) Location: 3495 Valley Road, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas 78221 Operating Authority: San Antonio Water System (SAWS) Design Capacity: 125 MGD (Average Daily Flow) Current Average Flow: ~75–85 MGD Population Served: Approx. 1.2 million (Greater San Antonio Metro) […]
Introduction Colorado sits at a unique geographical and regulatory intersection within the United States water sector. As a headwaters state, the effluent quality from Colorado’s wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) dictates the water health for millions of downstream users in the Colorado, Platte, Arkansas, and Rio Grande river basins. Consequently, the state maintains some of the […]
Energy Recovery from Wastewater: The Power of Resource Conservation Introduction Picture this: a world where our waste isn’t just waste. Instead, it becomes a powerful source of energy. Sounds like science fiction, right? But with the advancements in wastewater energy recovery, this is becoming a reality! Municipalities, engineers, and water treatment professionals are now turning […]
Brewing Sustainability: How Breweries Are Managing Wastewater Introduction When it comes to combining the love for craft beer with environmental stewardship, the conversation quickly turns to beer wastewater. As delightful as that frothy pint of IPA may be, the brewing process behind it has a not-so-hidden secret: a significant environmental footprint. Each gallon of beer […]
Aerobic Digestion Wastewater Treatment: A Comprehensive Guide Introduction In an age where sustainable practices and effective resource management have become paramount, aerobic digestion emerges as a critical process in wastewater treatment. Accounting for a significant portion of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment processes, aerobic digestion utilizes microorganisms in the presence of oxygen to break down […]
Anaerobic digestion is a powerful method for treating wastewater. This process uses microbes to break down organic matter without oxygen. It turns waste into useful products like biogas and fertilizer. Anaerobic digestion can transform wastewater into renewable energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The process happens in sealed tanks called digesters. These tanks keep oxygen […]
Wastewater treatment plants play a crucial role in protecting our environment and public health. These facilities clean our used water before releasing it back into nature. But did you know they can also produce clean energy? Many wastewater treatment plants use a process called anaerobic digestion to break down organic matter. This process creates biogas, […]
Brewery wastewater treatment is a vital process for managing the environmental impact of beer production. Breweries generate large volumes of wastewater that contain organic materials, sugars, and other byproducts from the brewing process. Proper treatment of this wastewater is essential to protect local water sources and comply with environmental regulations. Many breweries now use advanced […]
Biogas plays a crucial role in sustainable wastewater treatment. It offers a way to clean up sewage while producing renewable energy. This process helps reduce pollution and cuts down on fossil fuel use. Anaerobic digestion in wastewater treatment plants can turn organic waste into useful biogas. This gas is mainly methane, which can be burned […]