Tag: Nutrient Removal
When influent flows swing, permits tighten, and site footprints are constrained, sequencing batch reactors offer a compact, controllable alternative to continuous activated sludge. This guide translates SBR systems into actionable design rules, operational controls, troubleshooting workflows and retrofit strategies, with target ranges and decision criteria to compare performance against continuous basins and MBRs. Aimed at […]
Tighter permits and higher public scrutiny mean controlling nitrogen and phosphorus is a front-line operational issue for many utilities. This guide to nutrient removal wastewater gives municipal decision makers, plant designers, and operators straight answers on selecting, sizing, operating, and monitoring nitrogen and phosphorus control options, and when recovery makes sense. Expect engineering setpoints, performance […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Northeast Water Resource Recovery Facility (NE WRRF)Location: 7000 N. 70th Street, Lincoln, Lancaster County, NebraskaOperating Authority: City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) – Wastewater SystemDesign Capacity: 22.0 MGD (Expanded Average Daily Flow)Current Average Flow: ~12 – 15 MGD (Variable with load shifting)Population Served: Serves Northern/Eastern Lincoln (City Total: ~295,000)Service […]
The Authoritative Technical Resource for Engineers and Operators FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: James C. Kirie Water Reclamation Plant (Kirie WRP) Location: 701 West Oakton Street, Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois Operating Authority: Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) Design Average Capacity: 52 MGD Design Maximum Flow: 110 MGD Population Served: ~217,000 residents […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant (BRWWTP) Location: 8201 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224 Operating Authority: Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) / Bureau of Water and Wastewater Design Capacity: 180 MGD (Average Daily Flow) Peak Hydraulic Capacity: >400 MGD (Wet Weather) Population Served: ~1.6 million residents Service Area: Baltimore […]
The authoritative technical resource for Kansas’s largest wastewater reclamation facility. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: City of Wichita Water Pollution Control Plant (Plants 1 & 2) Location: 2305 E 57th St S, Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas Operating Authority: City of Wichita Department of Public Works & Utilities Design Capacity: 54 MGD (Average Daily Flow) / […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: 6949 Highway 101, Shakopee, Scott County, MN 55379 Operating Authority: Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Design Capacity: 52.0 MGD (Liquid Stream) Current Average Flow: ~32.0 MGD Population Served: ~320,000 residents Service Area: 28 communities in Scott, Carver, and Hennepin Counties Receiving Water Body: Minnesota […]
The authoritative technical profile of Nevada’s largest wastewater reclamation facility. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Flamingo Water Resource Center (FWRC) Location: Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada Operating Authority: Clark County Water Reclamation District (CCWRD) Design Capacity: 150 MGD Current Average Flow: ~105 MGD Population Served: ~1.1 million (Residential and Resort Corridor) Service Area: Unincorporated Clark […]
Membrane Bioreactor Technology: Advanced Solutions for Wastewater Treatment In an era where sustainable water management is more critical than ever, membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology stands out as a game-changer in wastewater treatment. This innovative approach combines biological treatment processes with advanced membrane filtration, offering superior effluent quality and efficient nutrient removal. In this post, we'll […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: South Treatment Plant (South Plant) Location: Renton, King County, Washington Operating Authority: King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) Design Capacity (AWWF): 115 MGD (Average Wet Weather Flow) Peak Hydraulic Capacity: 325 MGD Current Average Flow: ~90 MGD (Combined Annual Average) Population Served: Approx. 800,000 residents Service Area: South and East […]