Tag: Mississippi River
The authoritative technical resource for the East Bank facility’s operations, infrastructure, and engineering specifications. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: East Bank Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: 6000 Russell Street, River Ridge, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana 70123 Operating Authority: Jefferson Parish Department of Sewerage Design Capacity: 36.0 MGD (Average Daily Flow) / 80.0+ MGD (Peak Hydraulic) Current Average […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: East Jefferson Wastewater Treatment Plant (EJEFF) Location: Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Operating Authority: Jefferson Parish Department of Sewerage Design Capacity: 62.4 MGD (Average Daily Flow) Peak Hydraulic Capacity: >100 MGD Population Served: ~250,000 residents Service Area: East Bank of Jefferson Parish (Metairie, River Ridge, Harahan, Kenner) Receiving Water Body: Mississippi […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Metropolitan Wastewater Treatment Plant (Commonly: Metro Plant) Location: 2400 Childs Road, Saint Paul, MN 55106 (Serving Minneapolis and the Region) Operating Authority: Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Design Capacity: 214 MGD (Average Wet Weather) / Peak Hydraulic Capacity > 600 MGD Current Average Flow: ~170 – 180 MGD Population Served: […]
A Technical Review of St. Louis’ Largest Wastewater Infrastructure Asset FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Bissell Point Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: 10 East Grand Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63147 Operating Authority: Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District (MSD Project Clear) Design Capacity (Secondary): 210 MGD Peak Hydraulic Capacity: >400 MGD Current Average Flow: ~145 MGD Population […]
Introduction Missouri sits at the confluence of the nation’s two largest rivers—the Mississippi and the Missouri—making water quality management a critical priority for the state. The wastewater infrastructure landscape in Missouri is characterized by a dichotomy between massive metropolitan districts in St. Louis and Kansas City and a vast network of smaller municipal and rural […]
1. Introduction Tennessee’s wastewater infrastructure landscape is currently undergoing its most significant transformation in decades, driven by rapid population growth in the Nashville-Murfreesboro corridor and massive consent decree-driven overhauls in Memphis, Chattanooga, and Nashville. The state operates under the regulatory oversight of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), managing a network of over […]
Minneapolis Wastewater Treatment Plant: Guardian of the Mississippi Waters Introduction Water is an essential component of life, and its purity determines the ecological health and sustainability of any region. In Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Wastewater Treatment Plant (MWTP) plays a crucial role in maintaining water quality, protecting ecosystems, and ensuring public safety. This article […]
The New Orleans East Bank Wastewater Treatment Plant: Safeguarding a Growing City Introduction Nestled within the resilient heart of New Orleans lies the East Bank Wastewater Treatment Plant, a vital infrastructure component responsible for managing and treating the city’s wastewater. This essential facility’s operations significantly impact local ecology, public health, and quality of […]