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FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Official Name: Steven M. Clouse Water Recycling Center (Formerly Dos Rios Water Recycling Center) Location: 3495 Valley Road, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas 78221 Operating Authority: San Antonio Water System (SAWS) Design Capacity: 125 MGD (Average Daily Flow) Current Average Flow: ~75–85 MGD Population Served: Approx. 1.2 million (Greater San Antonio Metro) […]

Location: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas | Operating Authority: City of Fort Worth Water Department FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility Location: 4500 Wilma Lane, Fort Worth, TX 76012 Operating Authority: City of Fort Worth Design Capacity: 166 MGD Peak Flow Capacity: 480 MGD (2-hour peak) Population Served: ~1.3 Million Service […]

Plant Name: Central Regional Wastewater System (CRWS) Location: 6500 West Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas Operating Authority: Trinity River Authority of Texas (TRA) Design Capacity: 162 MGD (Annual Average) / 405 MGD (Peak 2-Hour) Current Average Flow: ~135-145 MGD Population Served: ~1.2 Million Service Area: 21 Contracting Parties (Cities and Districts in DFW Metroplex) […]

1. Introduction In the architecture of municipal and industrial fluid control systems, the interface between the valve and the actuator—commonly referred to as the adaptation kit, mounting kit, or valve automation hardware—is frequently the most overlooked component. While engineers invest significant hours specifying the hydraulic performance of the valve and the torque capabilities of the […]

Introduction Aeration systems consume approximately 50% to 70% of a typical activated sludge wastewater treatment plant’s total energy budget. Consequently, the selection of aeration hardware is one of the most consequential decisions a consulting engineer or plant director can make. A difference of merely 1-2% in Standard Oxygen Transfer Efficiency (SOTE) or a marginal increase […]

Introduction In the modern era of wastewater infrastructure, the shift toward submersible pumping technology has been substantial. However, a significant percentage of municipal lift stations and treatment plants rely on the durability and accessibility of conventional dry pit pumps. Engineers frequently overlook the long-term operational benefits of separating the driver from the hydraulic fluid, particularly […]

1. Introduction The Tallman Island Wastewater Treatment Plant (TIWWTP) stands as a critical component of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) wastewater infrastructure portfolio. Located on a 31-acre promontory in College Point, Queens, the facility provides essential sanitation services for approximately 400,000 residents in Northeast Queens. Originally commissioned in 1939, Tallman […]

1. Introduction In the modern landscape of municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment, the electric valve actuator serves as the critical interface between the control room (SCADA) and the physical process. While the valve body itself—whether a gate, butterfly, plug, or ball valve—dictates the hydraulic characteristics of the system, the electric actuator determines the […]

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 Virginia’s wastewater infrastructure represents some of the most advanced treatment technology in the United States, driven largely by the stringent nutrient reduction mandates of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act. With a growing population of over 8.7 million and a geography ranging from the tidal coastal plains to the mountainous Blue Ridge, the state’s engineering […]