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Facility Basic Information Operating Authority Philadelphia Water Department Location Philadelphia, PA Design Capacity 194 MGD Peak Hydraulic Capacity 300+ MGD Population Served ~1.2 Million (Regional) Receiving Water Delaware River (Estuary Zone 4) NPDES Permit PA0026671 Year Commissioned 1954 (Major Expansion 1980) 1. Introduction The Southwest Water Pollution Control Plant (SWWP) is a critical component of […]

The authoritative technical resource for the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority regional treatment facility. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: 3300 Preble Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Operating Authority: Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) Design Capacity: 250 MGD (Average Daily), expanding to 480 MGD (Wet Weather) Current Average […]

Sustainable Management of Water Treatment Residuals Introduction Welcome to the world of sustainable management of water treatment residuals, where we tackle the not-so-glamorous side of water purification: water treatment waste. You might be thinking, “Waste? How exciting can that be?” Well, hold onto your hats because we’re diving into a topic that’s as crucial as […]

Inside Look: How Hyperion Water Treatment Plant Sets Industry Standards Introduction: The Importance of Hyperion Water Treatment Plant Nestled along the picturesque coastlines of Los Angeles, the Hyperion Water Treatment Plant is more than just a sprawling wastewater treatment facility; it is the vanguard of sustainable water solutions and an exemplar of environmental engineering. As […]