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The Authoritative Technical Resource for Engineers & Industry Professionals FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility (TMWRF) Location: 8500 Clean Water Way, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada 89502 Operating Authority: City of Reno (Jointly owned by Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County) Design Capacity: 44 MGD (Hydraulic) / 40 MGD (Treatment limited) Current Average […]
The authoritative technical profile of Nevada’s largest wastewater reclamation facility. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Flamingo Water Resource Center (FWRC) Location: Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada Operating Authority: Clark County Water Reclamation District (CCWRD) Design Capacity: 150 MGD Current Average Flow: ~105 MGD Population Served: ~1.1 million (Residential and Resort Corridor) Service Area: Unincorporated Clark […]
Plant Name: City of Bend Water Reclamation FacilityLocation: Bend, Deschutes County, OregonOperating Authority: City of Bend Utilities DepartmentDesign Capacity: 12.5 MGD (Max Month Flow)Current Average Flow: ~6.5 – 7.5 MGD (Seasonal Variance)Population Served: ~107,000 residentsService Area: City of Bend Urban Growth Boundary (UGB)Receiving Water Body: Groundwater (Deschutes Aquifer) via Evaporation/PercolationPermit Type: Oregon DEQ WPCF Permit […]
Membrane Bioreactor Technology: Advanced Solutions for Wastewater Treatment In an era where sustainable water management is more critical than ever, membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology stands out as a game-changer in wastewater treatment. This innovative approach combines biological treatment processes with advanced membrane filtration, offering superior effluent quality and efficient nutrient removal. In this post, we'll […]
Location: Salem, Oregon | Operating Authority: City of Salem Public Works FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Willow Lake Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) Location: 5915 Windsor Island Road N, Salem, OR 97303 Operating Authority: City of Salem Public Works Department Design Capacity (Peak Wet Weather): 155 MGD Current Average Dry Weather Flow: ~25 MGD Population […]
Introduction In wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) design, the clarifier is the hydraulic control center of the process, but its efficiency is entirely dependent on the accuracy of the feedback loops controlling it. A common challenge engineers face is the disconnect between mechanical clarification systems and the instrumentation required to optimize them. While mechanical failure is […]
Facility Profile: The authoritative technical resource for engineers, operators, and industry professionals regarding the Durham AWTF in Tigard, Oregon. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Durham Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility Location: 16060 SW 85th Ave, Tigard, Washington County, Oregon Operating Authority: Clean Water Services (CWS) Design Capacity (Dry Weather): 25.7 MGD Peak Hydraulic Capacity: 113 MGD […]
Plant Name: Eugene/Springfield Water Pollution Control FacilityLocation: 410 River Avenue, Eugene, OR 97404Operating Authority: Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC); Operated by City of EugeneDesign Capacity: 49 MGD (Average Dry Weather) / 277 MGD (Peak Wet Weather)Current Average Flow: ~30 MGDPopulation Served: ~250,000 residentsService Area: Eugene, Springfield, and unincorporated Lane CountyReceiving Water Body: Willamette RiverNPDES Permit […]
Introduction The secondary clarifier is often described as the most critical bottleneck in activated sludge systems, yet its performance is frequently limited by the quality of the data feeding the control loops. For municipal consulting engineers and plant directors, the “black box” nature of clarification—where settling zones and compression layers are hidden beneath the surface—presents […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant (CBWTP) Location: 5001 N Columbia Blvd, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon Operating Authority: City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) Design Capacity (Dry Weather): ~100 MGD Peak Wet Weather Capacity: 450 MGD Current Average Flow: ~70 MGD Population Served: ~665,000 residents Service Area: City of […]