Tag: Environmental Infrastructure

Location: Staten Island, New York | Authority: NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Oakwood Beach Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Location: 751 Mill Road, Staten Island, Richmond County, NY 10306 Operating Authority: New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) Design Capacity (Dry Weather): 40 MGD Wet Weather Capacity: […]

FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Northside Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: 5628 N. 105th E. Ave, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma Operating Authority: Tulsa Metropolitan Utility Authority (TMUA) / City of Tulsa Design Capacity: 42.6 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) Current Average Flow: ~28-30 MGD Population Served: Approx. 165,000 residents Service Area: North Tulsa, Owasso, Catoosa, and […]

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: […]

North River Wastewater Treatment Plant: A Cornerstone of New York City’s Environmental Infrastructure   Introduction   New York City, a metropolis home to over 8.4 million people, relies on a vast and complex network of infrastructure to sustain its daily operations. Among the crucial facilities ensuring the city’s public health and environmental sustainability is the […]

Moccasin Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant: An Integral Part of Chattanooga’s Environmental Infrastructure   Introduction   Nestled along the Tennessee River is Chattanooga’s Moccasin Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant (MBWWTP), a facility that plays a crucial role in maintaining the sanitation and environmental health of the region. The plant represents an indispensable facet of the city’s infrastructure, […]

Do Wastewater Treatment Plants Smell?   Unveiling the Odors and Advances in Wastewater Treatment   Introduction   Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are essential infrastructures in urban and rural landscapes, ensuring that water contaminated with domestic, industrial, and agricultural wastes is purified before being redistributed back into the environment. A common question that arises when discussing […]

Water is an invaluable resource, essential to both ecological balance and human health. It is within this context that wastewater treatment facilities downtown play a crucial role. One notable example is the Columbus Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), a monumental facility in Ohio that has been serving the local population for decades. This article […]

Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant: A Cornerstone of Baltimore’s Environmental Infrastructure   The Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant (BRWWTP) is a pivotal element of Baltimore’s sanitary and environmental infrastructure. As one of the largest wastewater treatment facilities in the region, it has played a crucial role in safeguarding public health and maintaining the ecological balance […]