Tag: Nutrient Reduction

FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Henrico County Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Location: 9101 WRF Road, Henrico, VA 23231 Operating Authority: Henrico County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Design Capacity: 75 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) Current Average Flow: ~45-50 MGD Population Served: ~340,000 residents Service Area: Henrico County, portions of Goochland County, Hanover County, and […]

Facility Basic Information Operating Authority Philadelphia Water Department Location Philadelphia, PA Design Capacity 194 MGD Peak Hydraulic Capacity 300+ MGD Population Served ~1.2 Million (Regional) Receiving Water Delaware River (Estuary Zone 4) NPDES Permit PA0026671 Year Commissioned 1954 (Major Expansion 1980) 1. Introduction The Southwest Water Pollution Control Plant (SWWP) is a critical component of […]

Introduction: The State of Kansas Water Infrastructure Kansas presents a unique dichotomy in wastewater infrastructure, characterized by sophisticated, high-capacity biological nutrient removal (BNR) facilities in the rapid-growth corridors of Johnson County and Wichita, contrasted with hundreds of lagoon systems serving rural communities. For municipal consulting engineers and utility managers, the Kansas market is currently defined […]

The Lower Potomac Wastewater Treatment Plant: A Vital Resource for a Growing Community   The Lower Potomac Wastewater Treatment Plant (LPWWTP) stands as a critical infrastructure component for the communities it serves, providing essential wastewater treatment services for a growing and dynamic population. Situated in southern Fairfax County, Virginia, near the scenic Potomac River, this […]

West Point Wastewater Treatment Plant: A Tidal Wave of Innovation and Community Engagement   Nestled on the southwestern edge of Seattle, Washington, the West Point Wastewater Treatment Plant stands as a beacon of technological advancement and environmental stewardship. Operated by King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division, this plant is an essential part of the region’s infrastructure. […]