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Introduction Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) systems represent a definitive convergence of biological wastewater treatment and advanced membrane filtration. In the landscape of municipal and industrial wastewater management, MBR technology has transitioned from a niche solution for difficult-to-treat effluents to a standard unit process for facilities requiring high-quality effluent, water reuse capabilities, or significant footprint reductions. At […]
The authoritative technical resource for the Moccasin Bend facility operations, engineering, and compliance. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Moccasin Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant (MBWWTP) Location: 455 Moccasin Bend Road, Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee Operating Authority: City of Chattanooga, Waste Resources Division Design Capacity: 140 MGD (Hydraulic); ~78 MGD (Secondary Biological) Current Average Flow: ~60-70 MGD […]
The authoritative technical resource for the Mason Farm facility. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Mason Farm Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Location: 170 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina Operating Authority: Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) Design Capacity: 14.5 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) Current Average Flow: ~7.5 – 8.5 MGD […]
Location: Huntersville, Mecklenburg County, North CarolinaOperating Authority: Charlotte WaterDesign Capacity: 12.0 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) 1. Introduction The McDowell Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) serves as a critical environmental safeguard for the rapidly growing northern Mecklenburg County region. Operated by Charlotte Water, this 12-MGD facility is strategically located within the Mountain Island Lake watershed—the […]
Plant Name: Scottsdale Water Campus (Water Reclamation Plant & Advanced Water Treatment Facility) Location: Scottsdale, Maricopa County, Arizona Operating Authority: City of Scottsdale Water Resources Division Design Capacity: 23 MGD (Reclamation), 20 MGD (Advanced Treatment) Current Average Flow: ~20 MGD Population Served: ~240,000 residents Service Area: North and Central Scottsdale Receiving Water Body: Reclaimed Water […]
Introduction In the landscape of advanced water and wastewater treatment, few decisions impact long-term compliance and operational expenditure as heavily as the selection of primary disinfection and oxidation technologies. For decades, the market has been dominated by a select few manufacturers, leading engineers to frequently conduct an Ozonia vs Evoqua Disinfection Equipment: Comparison & Best […]
Introduction In the high-stakes environment of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, few decisions impact long-term operational costs (OPEX) as significantly as the selection of oxidation and gas handling systems. Engineers frequently underestimate the lifecycle implications of dielectric technologies and cooling requirements when specifying ozone generation systems for disinfection, micropollutant removal, or sludge handling. A specification […]
INTRODUCTION In the realm of anaerobic digestion and cogeneration, the protection of downstream assets—whether internal combustion engines (ICE), boilers, or renewable natural gas (RNG) membranes—is paramount. Engineers often face a critical disconnect: the anaerobic digester produces valuable fuel, but that fuel is laden with hydrogen sulfide (H2S), siloxanes, and moisture that can destroy capital equipment […]
1. INTRODUCTION The trickling filter is one of the oldest and most established biological treatment processes in municipal and industrial wastewater applications. Classified as an attached-growth (or fixed-film) process, a trickling filter operates by passing wastewater over a stationary medium—historically rock or slag, but increasingly structured plastic modules—where a biofilm establishes itself. This biomass metabolizes […]
Introduction In the modern municipal water and wastewater landscape, the System Integrator (SI) occupies a critical role that transcends simple equipment supply. Unlike pump manufacturers or valve suppliers who provide discrete mechanical assets, the SI is responsible for the facility’s central nervous system—the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human […]