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Introduction The safety and structural integrity of anaerobic digesters rely entirely on the precise management of internal pressures. For decades, the specification of gas safety equipment has largely been a binary choice in the North American market. Engineers evaluating Varec Biogas (Ovivo) vs Shand & Jurs for Digestion applications are navigating a landscape defined by […]
Introduction One of the most frequent points of failure in decentralized wastewater treatment is the misalignment between the chosen technology and the operational reality of the municipality. Engineers often design for steady-state compliance, overlooking the fact that small-to-mid-sized plants—ranging from 0.05 to 2.0 MGD—often face the most volatile hydraulic loading and the leanest staffing levels. […]
Location: Austell, Cobb County, Georgia | Operating Authority: Cobb County Water System (CCWS) Facility Basic Information Plant Name: South Cobb Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Location: 4400 connecticut Place, Austell, GA 30106 Operating Authority: Cobb County Water System (CCWS) Design Capacity: 44 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) Current Average Flow: ~30-34 MGD Service Area: South Cobb […]
Note: While colloquially referred to as a “South River” facility due to its discharge location, the official DeKalb County designation is the Pole Bridge Creek AWTF. The City of Atlanta operates a separate “South River Water Reclamation Center” nearby. This article details the DeKalb County asset. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Pole Bridge Creek Advanced […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Neuse River Resource Recovery Facility (formerly Neuse River Wastewater Treatment Plant) Location: 8500 Battle Bridge Road, Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina Operating Authority: City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department (Raleigh Water) Design Capacity: 75 MGD (Permitted) Current Average Flow: ~52-55 MGD Population Served: Approx. 600,000+ residents Service Area: Raleigh, Garner, […]
The authoritative technical resource for the engineering and operational details of Pima County’s central wastewater asset. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Official Name: Agua Nueva Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Agua Nueva WRF) Former Name: Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facility Location: 2947 W. Calle Agua Nueva, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona Operating Authority: Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD) […]
Facility Status: Fully Operational | Phase: Major Capital Improvement (Ocean Outfall Legislation Compliance) Facility Basic Information Plant Name: South District Wastewater Treatment Plant (SDWWTP) Location: 8950 SW 232nd St, Cutler Bay, FL 33190 (Miami-Dade County) Operating Authority: Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) Permitted Capacity (AADF): 112.5 MGD Peak Hydraulic Capacity: ~285 MGD Population Served: […]
Note to Engineers: While frequently associated with the Union County Utilities Authority (which manages solid waste), the wastewater treatment operations in this jurisdiction are managed by the Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority (RVSA). This technical document focuses on the RVSA wastewater treatment facility. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority (RVSA) Treatment Plant Location: […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Akron Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Location: 2460 Akron-Peninsula Road, Akron, Summit County, Ohio Operating Authority: City of Akron Department of Public Service, Sewer Bureau Design Average Flow: 90 MGD Peak Secondary Capacity: 220-280 MGD (Hydraulic) Population Served: Approx. 330,000 Service Area: City of Akron and 13 surrounding communities (approx. 96 […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Official Designation: South Water Reclamation Plant (Regional Facility) Location: McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas Operating Authority: McAllen Public Utility (MPU) Design Capacity: 10.0 MGD (Expanded capability to 15 MGD pending) Current Average Flow: 8.5 MGD Population Served: ~145,000 (Regional Service Area) Receiving Water Body: Floodway via discharge canal to Laguna Madre TPDES Permit […]