Tag: Regulatory compliance

Apr 13
Filtration in Wastewater Treatment: Technologies, Retrofits and Performance Metrics for Engineers

Choosing the right filtration wastewater technology now determines capital cost, plant footprint and whether your facility meets tightening effluent and reuse requirements. This guide gives municipal engineers and operators a vendor-neutral, engineering-first comparison of media, cloth and membrane options, a practical retrofit decision framework, and the measurable KPIs and procurement language needed to specify, pilot […]

Mar 30
PFAS Removal by Compound: PFOA PFOS GenX and More

INTRODUCTION The promulgation of stringent regulatory limits—including the EPA’s National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (NPDWR) setting Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS at an unprecedented 4.0 parts per trillion (ppt)—has fundamentally shifted the landscape of municipal and industrial water treatment. For engineers, treating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as a monolithic contaminant class is […]

Mar 30
Top Disinfection Equipment Manufacturers for Water Treatment

Introduction One of the most delicate balancing acts in municipal and industrial engineering is achieving required pathogen log-inactivation without exceeding stringent Disinfection Byproduct (DBP) maximum contaminant levels. Navigating the landscape of the Top Disinfection Equipment Manufacturers for Water Treatment is critical to resolving this tension. A specification error here does not just impact the capital […]

Mar 07
Sand Filtration Best Practices: Sizing, Backwash Strategies, and Troubleshooting for Plants

Effective sand filtration is where plant performance, operating cost, and regulatory compliance meet—or fail. This practical playbook gives municipal and industrial plant engineers and operators step-by-step sizing calculations in metric and imperial, media specifications, backwash strategies, monitoring setpoints, and a troubleshooting checklist with worked examples. Expect manufacturer-referenced ranges and field-testable fixes you can apply during […]

Feb 25
City Of Flint Wastewater Treatment Plant

The authoritative technical resource for the City of Flint’s primary wastewater treatment infrastructure. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: City of Flint Water Pollution Control Facilities (WPCF) Location: G-4652 Beecher Road, Flint, Genesee County, Michigan Operating Authority: City of Flint Department of Public Works / Utilities Division Design Capacity: 50 MGD (Dry Weather) Current Average Flow: […]

Feb 23
City Of Huntsville Aldridge Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant

Location: Huntsville, Madison County, AlabamaOperating Authority: City of Huntsville Water Pollution Control (WPC) Facility Basic Information Design Capacity: 9.6 MGD Current Average Flow: ~5.5 – 6.0 MGD (Dry Weather) Peak Hydraulic Capacity: ~24 MGD Service Area: South Huntsville Receiving Water Body: Tennessee River (via Aldridge Creek) NPDES Permit Number: AL0055743 Treatment Type: Advanced Secondary (Oxidation […]

Feb 09
Biosolids Management: Best Practices for Treatment Plants

Biosolids Management: Best Practices for Treatment Plants Biosolids management is where regulatory pressure, operational cost, and community risk collide—get the decisions right and you control disposal costs and recover resources; get them wrong and you face fines, complaints, and rising hauling bills. This practical guide gives treatment plant operators and engineers a technical roadmap for […]

Feb 05
UV Water Disinfection: A Proven Method for Safe Drinking Water

UV Water Disinfection: A Proven Method for Safe Drinking Water Ultraviolet water disinfection uses germicidal UV-C to inactivate bacteria, viruses, and protozoa without introducing chemical residuals. This article gives municipal decision makers, plant designers, and operators the technical guidance they need: dose metrics in mJ/cm2 and log reductions, reactor hydraulics and UVT limits, lamp and […]

Jan 28
City Of Atlanta R M Clayton Water Reclamation Center

Page Type: Technical Facility Profile Target Audience: Civil Engineers, Plant Operators, Regulatory Compliance Officers, Municipal Planners Last Updated: May 2024 FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: R.M. Clayton Water Reclamation Center Location: 2440 Bolton Road NW, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia Operating Authority: City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM) Design Capacity: 122 MGD (Average Daily […]

Jan 27
Ultraviolet Disinfection: Safe and Effective Water Treatment Method

Ultraviolet Disinfection: Safe and Effective Water Treatment Method In an age where clean water is paramount for public health, ultraviolet disinfection water treatment has emerged as a game-changer in ensuring safe drinking water. This innovative method harnesses the power of UV light to effectively eliminate pathogens without the use of harsh chemicals, making it both […]