Tag: management
Location: Villa Hills, Kentucky | Operator: Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) | Capacity: 46.5 MGD FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Dry Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: 1045 Eaton Drive, Villa Hills, KY 41017 Operating Authority: Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern Kentucky (SD1) Design Capacity: 46.5 MGD (Average Daily Flow) Peak Hydraulic Capacity: ~100+ MGD […]
Introduction to Intake Hydraulics For municipal and industrial engineers, the physical geometry of a pump station is often treated as secondary to the selection of the pump itself. However, industry data suggests that nearly 30% of premature pump failures—manifesting as vibration, cavitation damage, and bearing wear—are directly attributable to poor intake conditions rather than mechanical […]
Coagulation and Flocculation: Essential Steps in Water Purification Coagulation flocculation water treatment is the frontline process that decides whether downstream filtration, membranes and disinfection will meet turbidity and DBP precursor targets. This article turns coagulation chemistry into practical decisions—coagulant and polymer selection, rapid mix and flocculation G and time ranges, jar testing and pilot methods, […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: South Wastewater Treatment Plant (SWWTP) Location: 2850 Gardere Lane, Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, LA 70820 Operating Authority: City of Baton Rouge / Parish of East Baton Rouge (Dept. of Environmental Services) Design Capacity: 200 MGD (Peak Hydraulic) / 102 MGD (Design Average) Current Average Flow: ~65 MGD Population […]
Introduction One of the most persistent challenges in water and wastewater design is the “specification inertia” that dictates instrumentation choices. Engineers often replicate previous specifications without re-evaluating whether the technology has evolved or if the application demands have shifted. A staggering number of process upsets—estimates suggest up to 40% of minor deviations—can be traced back […]
Introduction In the municipal and industrial water sectors, the accuracy of flow measurement directly correlates to the operational efficiency of pumping systems. A common challenge facing design engineers is the disconnect between the mechanical performance of pumps and the instrumentation used to monitor them. When specifying flow measurement technologies to monitor pumping assets, the choice […]
Wastewater Aeration Systems: Improving Treatment Efficiency Aeration system wastewater installations typically consume 45 to 60 percent of a municipal treatment plant energy budget and determine whether biological processes meet effluent nitrogen and BOD targets. This guide gives plant managers, process engineers, and operators a practical roadmap for selecting, designing, operating, retrofitting, and maintaining aeration system […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: NEW Water De Pere Facility (formerly GBMSD De Pere WWTP) Location: De Pere, Brown County, Wisconsin Operating Authority: Green Bay Metropolitan Sewerage District (brand name: NEW Water) Design Capacity: 24.0 MGD (Peak Hourly: ~38 MGD) Current Average Flow: ~8.0 – 10.0 MGD Population Served: Portion of ~238,000 regional total (serves […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Nine Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: 1610 Moorland Road, Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin Operating Authority: Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) Design Capacity: 50 MGD (Average Daily Flow) / 106 MGD (Peak) Current Average Flow: ~41 MGD Population Served: ~429,000 residents Service Area: 187 square miles (Madison, Middleton, Fitchburg, Verona, and […]
Location: Oak Creek, Wisconsin | Operator: Veolia Water Milwaukee (for MMSD) FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: South Shore Water Reclamation Facility Location: 8500 South 5th Avenue, Oak Creek, WI 53154 Operating Authority: Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) / Contract Operator: Veolia Water Milwaukee Design Capacity (Average): 85-100 MGD Peak Hydraulic Capacity: 300 MGD Population Served: […]