Tag: management
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 […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Location: 7113 FM 969, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78724 Operating Authority: Austin Water (City of Austin) Design Capacity: 75.0 MGD (Average Annual) Peak 2-Hour Flow: 165.0 MGD Service Area: North and East Austin Receiving Water Body: Colorado River (Segment 1428) NPDES/TPDES Permit Number: WQ0010543011 […]
Introduction One of the most persistent operational headaches in modern wastewater treatment is the management of rags, wipes, and non-dispersibles. For municipal engineers and plant superintendents, the failure of headworks equipment does not just mean manual cleaning; it results in deragging pumps downstream, compromised biological processes, and significant unscheduled overtime. In the U.S. market, two […]
Location: Allen, Collin County, TexasOperating Authority: North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD)Design Capacity: 64 MGD (Annual Average)Receiving Water Body: Wilson Creek (Tributary to Lavon Lake) 1. Introduction The Wilson Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (RWWTP) serves as a cornerstone of environmental infrastructure for the rapidly growing Collin County region of North Texas. Owned and operated […]
Strategies for Volatile Solids Reduction in Wastewater Treatment Understanding Volatile Solids in Wastewater Volatile solids (VS) are a critical component of wastewater, representing the organic matter that can be decomposed by microorganisms. They play a significant role in the efficiency and effectiveness of treatment processes. Effective volatile solids reduction is essential for optimizing resource recovery […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Official Name: Steven M. Clouse Water Recycling Center (Formerly Dos Rios Water Recycling Center) Location: 3495 Valley Road, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas 78221 Operating Authority: San Antonio Water System (SAWS) Design Capacity: 125 MGD (Average Daily Flow) Current Average Flow: ~75–85 MGD Population Served: Approx. 1.2 million (Greater San Antonio Metro) […]
Location: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas | Operating Authority: City of Fort Worth Water Department FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility Location: 4500 Wilma Lane, Fort Worth, TX 76012 Operating Authority: City of Fort Worth Design Capacity: 166 MGD Peak Flow Capacity: 480 MGD (2-hour peak) Population Served: ~1.3 Million Service […]
Plant Name: Central Regional Wastewater System (CRWS) Location: 6500 West Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas Operating Authority: Trinity River Authority of Texas (TRA) Design Capacity: 162 MGD (Annual Average) / 405 MGD (Peak 2-Hour) Current Average Flow: ~135-145 MGD Population Served: ~1.2 Million Service Area: 21 Contracting Parties (Cities and Districts in DFW Metroplex) […]
1. Introduction In the architecture of municipal and industrial fluid control systems, the interface between the valve and the actuator—commonly referred to as the adaptation kit, mounting kit, or valve automation hardware—is frequently the most overlooked component. While engineers invest significant hours specifying the hydraulic performance of the valve and the torque capabilities of the […]
INTRODUCTION For municipal and industrial wastewater treatment plants, aeration typically accounts for 50% to 70% of total plant energy consumption. Consequently, the selection of air generation technology is arguably the single most critical decision influencing a facility’s 20-year operational expenditure (OPEX). Engineers tasked with upgrades or new plant designs frequently encounter a choice between market […]