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FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Bay View Water Reclamation PlantLocation: 3900 North Summit Street, Toledo, Lucas County, OhioOperating Authority: City of Toledo Department of Public Utilities (Division of Water Reclamation)Design Average Flow: 100 MGDCurrent Average Flow: ~65 MGD (Dry Weather)Peak Wet Weather Capacity: 400 MGD (Combined Secondary + High Rate Treatment)Population Served: ~400,000 residentsService Area: […]

The authoritative technical resource for the Southerly WWTP infrastructure, operations, and engineering specifications. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant (SWWTP) Location: 6977 South High Street, Lockbourne, Franklin County, Ohio Operating Authority: City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities (Division of Sewerage and Drainage) Design Capacity: 114 MGD (Average Daily Flow), 330 MGD […]

Introduction Wisconsin’s wastewater infrastructure is defined by a unique combination of high-density urban treatment needs and significant industrial loading from the state’s robust food and paper processing sectors. The state operates under the regulatory oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), which enforces some of the strictest phosphorus discharge limits in the United […]

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 […]

1. Introduction Indiana’s wastewater infrastructure is currently undergoing one of the most significant transformation periods in the state’s history. Driven by the need to remediate Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) in river-adjacent cities and support the rapid suburban growth in the Indianapolis metropolitan area, the Hoosier state represents a robust market for engineering services and treatment […]

1. Introduction Nevada operates within one of the most challenging hydrological environments in the United States. As the nation’s driest state, the engineering focus of Nevada’s wastewater infrastructure is uniquely centered on advanced water reclamation and indirect potable reuse (IPR). Unlike many states where “disposal” is the primary goal, Nevada’s major facilities view effluent as […]

Table of Contents Introduction Recent Developments Top 20 Largest Treatment Plants Approved Budgets & Expansion Projects Regulatory & Compliance Landscape Technology Trends Directory of Facilities FAQ Introduction Oregon’s wastewater infrastructure represents a critical intersection of environmental stewardship and engineering resilience. Serving a population of approximately 4.2 million residents, the state’s network comprises over 250 permitted […]

1. Introduction North Carolina stands at a critical juncture in water infrastructure management. With one of the fastest-growing populations in the United States—driven by the rapid expansion of the Charlotte metro area and the Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham)—the state’s wastewater treatment capacity is under significant pressure. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) oversees […]

Last Updated: October 2023 1. Introduction The District of Columbia operates a unique water infrastructure model compared to traditional U.S. states. The region relies entirely on the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water), which operates the Blue Plains Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant—the largest advanced wastewater treatment facility of its kind in the […]

Introduction Pennsylvania’s wastewater infrastructure represents one of the most complex and historic networks in the United States. With a unique topography that spans the Delaware, Susquehanna, and Ohio River basins, the Commonwealth manages a vast array of treatment facilities ranging from massive metropolitan plants in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to critical rural lagoons. Currently, Pennsylvania faces […]