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A Technical Review of St. Louis’ Largest Wastewater Infrastructure Asset FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Bissell Point Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: 10 East Grand Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63147 Operating Authority: Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD Project Clear) Design Capacity (Secondary): 210 MGD Peak Hydraulic Capacity: >400 MGD Current Average Flow: ~145 MGD Population […]
A Technical Profile of Southwest Indiana’s Primary Water Reclamation Facility FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Evansville East Wastewater Treatment Plant (East WWTP) Location: 1301 South Waterworks Road, Evansville, IN 47713 Operating Authority: Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) Design Capacity (Average): 22.5 MGD Peak Design Flow: 35.0 MGD (Secondary Treatment); >50 MGD (Wet Weather Capacity) […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: South Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: 3113 Riverside Drive, South Bend, St. Joseph County, Indiana Operating Authority: City of South Bend Department of Public Works (Utilities) Design Capacity: 77 MGD (Secondary Treatment Capacity), Peak Hydraulic >100 MGD Current Average Flow: ~35-48 MGD Population Served: ~150,000 (City of South Bend, Notre […]
1. Introduction Water softening is a critical unit process in both municipal water treatment and industrial process water preparation. It addresses the presence of dissolved calcium, magnesium, and other polyvalent cations that constitute “hardness.” For municipal consulting engineers and utility decision-makers, the selection of water softening systems is rarely a simple procurement exercise; it is […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Belmont Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (AWTP) Location: 2700 South Belmont Avenue, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana Operating Authority: Citizens Energy Group (Citizens Wastewater of Westfield, LLC) Design Capacity: 300 MGD (Peak Secondary Treatment), 120 MGD (Average Design) Current Average Flow: ~100-110 MGD Population Served: Approx. 800,000+ (Indianapolis/Marion County Metro) Service Area: […]
1) INTRODUCTION In the design of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, the management of fluid dynamics and headspace containment represents a critical intersection of hydraulics, structural engineering, and environmental control. One of the most frequent trade-off analyses engineers face—particularly in surge control and storage applications—involves choosing between active pressurized containment and passive atmospheric covering. This […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Southport Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (Southport AWT) Location: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana Operating Authority: Citizens Energy Group (Citizens Wastewater of Westfield, LLC / CWA Authority, Inc.) Design Capacity: 125 MGD (Average Daily Design Flow) Peak Capacity: 180 MGD (Secondary Treatment) / 250+ MGD (Wet Weather) Population Served: Approx. 400,000 (Southport […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Springfield Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility (SRWWTF) Location: Bondi’s Island, Agawam, Hampden County, Massachusetts Operating Authority: Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (SWSC) Design Capacity: 67 MGD (Average Daily Flow) Peak Hydraulic Capacity: 350 MGD Population Served: Approx. 250,000 regional residents Service Area: Springfield, Agawam, East Longmeadow, Longmeadow, Ludlow, West Springfield, and […]
Complete Guide to Reverse Osmosis Filtration Systems Are you curious about how a reverse osmosis filtration system can transform your water quality? In this complete guide, we’ll explore the ins and outs of reverse osmosis technology, including its benefits, applications in both municipal and wastewater treatment, and essential components of these advanced water purification systems. […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Springfield Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility (SRWTF)Location: Bondi’s Island, Agawam, MA (Mailing: Springfield, MA)Operating Authority: Springfield Water and Sewer Commission (SWSC)Design Capacity: 67 MGD (Secondary Treatment)Peak Hydraulic Capacity: ~300+ MGD (Primary/Wet Weather)Current Average Flow: ~40 MGDPopulation Served: ~250,000 residentsService Area: Springfield, Agawam, West Springfield, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Ludlow, WilbrahamReceiving Water Body: […]