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FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Robert W. Hite Treatment Facility (RWHTF) Location: 6450 York Street, Denver, Denver/Adams County, Colorado Operating Authority: Metro Water Recovery (formerly Metro Wastewater Reclamation District) Design Capacity: 220 MGD (Secondary Treatment Capacity) Current Average Flow: ~130 MGD Population Served: ~2.2 million residents Service Area: 715 square miles (Denver and 60+ local […]
Introduction Sludge digestion remains one of the most volatile and critical unit processes in wastewater treatment. A sour anaerobic digester or a foaming aerobic basin can cost a utility tens of thousands of dollars in chemical buffering, hauled waste fees, and regulatory fines. For design engineers and plant superintendents, the reliability of the “eyes and […]
Introduction One of the most persistent challenges facing municipal engineers today is the accurate monitoring of Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) and stormwater systems under regulatory consent decrees. The engineering challenge is multifaceted: equipment must survive in harsh, rag-prone environments, operate reliably during rapid hydraulic changes, and provide data accurate enough to satisfy environmental agencies. A […]
The Authoritative Technical Resource for Engineers & Industry Professionals FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility (TMWRF) Location: 8500 Clean Water Way, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada 89502 Operating Authority: City of Reno (Jointly owned by Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County) Design Capacity: 44 MGD (Hydraulic) / 40 MGD (Treatment limited) Current Average […]
Plant Name: City of Bend Water Reclamation FacilityLocation: Bend, Deschutes County, OregonOperating Authority: City of Bend Utilities DepartmentDesign Capacity: 12.5 MGD (Max Month Flow)Current Average Flow: ~6.5 – 7.5 MGD (Seasonal Variance)Population Served: ~107,000 residentsService Area: City of Bend Urban Growth Boundary (UGB)Receiving Water Body: Groundwater (Deschutes Aquifer) via Evaporation/PercolationPermit Type: Oregon DEQ WPCF Permit […]
Introduction In the municipal water and wastewater sector, the “dry pit” is a misnomer that frequently leads to expensive equipment failures. While designed to separate mechanical and electrical equipment from the wet well, dry pits and valve vaults are notoriously hostile environments—characterized by high humidity, potential for accidental flooding, corrosive hydrogen sulfide gases, and confined […]
Location: Salem, Oregon | Operating Authority: City of Salem Public Works FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Willow Lake Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) Location: 5915 Windsor Island Road N, Salem, OR 97303 Operating Authority: City of Salem Public Works Department Design Capacity (Peak Wet Weather): 155 MGD Current Average Dry Weather Flow: ~25 MGD Population […]
Also serving the Clark Regional Wastewater District (Bi-Jurisdictional Service Area) FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: 2323 W Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, Clark County, WA 98660 Operating Authority: City of Vancouver Public Works Design Capacity (Max Month): 28.3 MGD Peak Hydraulic Capacity: ~60 MGD Current Average Flow: ~21-24 MGD Population Served: […]
INTRODUCTION In municipal and industrial water treatment, the “set it and forget it” mentality regarding chemical feed systems is a primary driver of operational inefficiency and compliance violations. While metering pumps and storage tanks are the muscles of the system, the instrumentation—specifically flow meters and level transmitters—acts as the nervous system. A surprising industry statistic […]
Location: Spokane, Washington | Operating Authority: City of Spokane Wastewater Management Department 1. INTRODUCTION The Riverside Park Water Reclamation Facility (RPWRF) serves as the cornerstone of wastewater infrastructure for the Inland Northwest. Located on the banks of the Spokane River, this facility is the largest advanced wastewater treatment plant in Eastern Washington, with a design […]