Tag: Upgrades

Municipal utilities, plant engineers, and operators face aging assets, tighter permits, and rising energy and chemical costs, so water plant treatment investments must produce measurable operational and financial returns. This article focuses on the unit processes that matter in practice and the upgrades that reliably deliver ROI, with ballpark capital and OPEX impacts, payback ranges, […]

Water Treatment Plant PFAS Upgrades: Navigating the Path to Enhanced Safety and Compliance Introduction As of July 2025, the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water supplies has emerged as a critical public health concern, necessitating immediate technological and regulatory responses. PFAS, often dubbed "forever chemicals," are notorious for their persistence in the […]

Orange County Utilities Department South Wastewater Treatment Facility: A Beacon of Innovation and Sustainability   Introduction   Situated in one of the fastest-growing regions in Florida, the Orange County Utilities Department South Wastewater Treatment Facility (SWTF) is a critical part of the infrastructure that serves the burgeoning population of Orange County. This modern facility plays […]