Tag: management
The authoritative technical resource for the Great Miami River’s primary wastewater defense. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: City of Dayton Water Reclamation Facility (DWRF) Location: 2800 Guthrie Road, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio Operating Authority: City of Dayton Department of Water Design Capacity: 72 MGD (Average Daily Flow), 200 MGD (Peak Hydraulic) Current Average Flow: ~48–55 […]
Selecting the Right Wastewater Management System for Your Municipality Assessing Current and Future Wastewater Needs Municipalities must accurately assess both current and future wastewater needs to select an effective wastewater management system. This assessment is best for municipalities experiencing rapid growth or those with fluctuating industrial activities. Evaluating Population Growth Projections Population growth projections are […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Bay View Water Reclamation PlantLocation: 3900 North Summit Street, Toledo, Lucas County, OhioOperating Authority: City of Toledo Department of Public Utilities (Division of Water Reclamation)Design Average Flow: 100 MGDCurrent Average Flow: ~65 MGD (Dry Weather)Peak Wet Weather Capacity: 400 MGD (Combined Secondary + High Rate Treatment)Population Served: ~400,000 residentsService Area: […]
The authoritative technical resource for the Southerly WWTP infrastructure, operations, and engineering specifications. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant (SWWTP) Location: 6977 South High Street, Lockbourne, Franklin County, Ohio Operating Authority: City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities (Division of Sewerage and Drainage) Design Capacity: 114 MGD (Average Daily Flow), 330 MGD […]
Introduction For municipal and industrial engineers, the “pump” is often treated as a singular asset, yet the success or failure of a pumping station frequently hinges on a single component: the impeller. The rise of non-dispersible solids (flushable wipes) and the demand for higher energy efficiency have created a paradox in modern wastewater design. High-efficiency […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Westerly Wastewater Treatment Center (WWTC) Location: 5800 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio Operating Authority: Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) Design Average Capacity: 35 MGD Peak Wet Weather Capacity: 400 MGD (Combined Plant & CSOTF) Population Served: ~106,000 residents Service Area: Cleveland (West Side), Brooklyn Heights, Cuyahoga Heights, […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Mill Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: 1600 Gest Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Operating Authority: Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSDGC) Design Capacity: 120 MGD (Dry Weather) / 360+ MGD (Wet Weather Peak) Current Average Flow: ~100 MGD Population Served: ~800,000 residents (Regional system total) Service Area: Central Cincinnati […]
Authoritative Technical Resource for The Woodlands, Texas Wastewater Infrastructure FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: SJRA Woodlands Division Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 1 (Flagship Facility) & Regional System Location: 2436 Sawdust Rd, The Woodlands, Montgomery County, Texas Operating Authority: San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) – Woodlands Division Combined Permitted Capacity: 20.1 MGD (System Total) Plant No. […]
1. Introduction In the complex hierarchy of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure, piping accessories—couplings, expansion joints, repair clamps, tapping sleeves, and restraint mechanisms—often receive less scrutiny than high-capital assets like pumps or membrane bioreactors. However, these components constitute the critical connective tissue of the entire conveyance system. They are the primary defense against […]
1. Introduction In municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, the management of residual solids—commonly referred to as sludge handling—represents one of the most complex and cost-intensive portions of the plant lifecycle. While the liquid treatment train often garners the primary focus regarding effluent compliance, the solids handling train dictates operational efficiency, disposal costs, and often the […]