Tag: water conservation

Introduction The modern wastewater stream has undergone a radical transformation in the last two decades. The proliferation of non-dispersible synthetic fabrics—commonly known as “flushable” wipes—combined with water conservation mandates that reduce transport velocities, has created a perfect storm for municipal and industrial operators. For engineers involved in lift station design and treatment plant operations, the […]

Biosolids Management: Best Practices for Treatment Plants Article Overview Article Type: How-To Guide Primary Goal: Provide treatment plant operators, engineers, and municipal decision makers with a practical, technically detailed roadmap for designing, operating, monitoring, and financing biosolids management systems that meet regulatory requirements, control risk, and maximize resource recovery. Who is the reader: Municipal wastewater […]

Understanding Nitrification and Denitrification in Wastewater Treatment Article Overview Article Type: Informational Primary Goal: Provide wastewater professionals a practical, technically accurate reference on the nitrification denitrification process covering microbial mechanisms, operational controls, process configurations, design calculations, monitoring strategies, common failures with troubleshooting, and emerging technologies for optimized nitrogen removal. Who is the reader: Municipal wastewater […]

FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Broward County South District Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (SRWWTP) Location: Hollywood, Broward County, Florida Operating Authority: Broward County Water and Wastewater Services (WWS) Design Capacity: 50.0 MGD (Annual Average Daily Flow) Current Average Flow: ~42-45 MGD Population Served: ~600,000 residents Service Area: Miramar, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Dania Beach, […]

FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Central District Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: Virginia Key, Miami-Dade County, Florida Operating Authority: Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) Permitted Capacity: 143 MGD (Annual Average Daily Flow) Current Average Flow: ~105-120 MGD Population Served: Approx. 1.2 million residents Service Area: City of Miami, Key Biscayne, Coral Gables, Miami Beach (portions), […]

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: […]

A Critical Resiliency & Nutrient Removal Facility Serving the Rockaway Peninsula FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Official Name: Rockaway Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Location: 106-21 Beach Channel Drive, Rockaway Park, Queens, NY 11694 Operating Authority: New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) Design Capacity: 45 MGD (Dry Weather Flow) Peak Wet Weather Capacity: 90 […]

Managing Water Treatment Waste: Best Practices for Environmental Compliance Regulatory Framework for Water Treatment Waste Navigating the regulatory maze surrounding water treatment waste can feel like trying to find your way through a cornfield blindfolded. With an estimated 80% of the world's wastewater being discharged without treatment, the stakes are higher than ever for municipalities […]

Understanding the Importance of Effluent Treatment Plants Regulatory Framework Governing Effluent Treatment Did you know that over 80% of the world's wastewater is released into the environment without adequate treatment? This alarming statistic highlights the critical need for robust regulatory frameworks governing effluent treatment plants (ETPs). Without these regulations, we’d be swimming in a toxic […]

Understanding PFAS Contamination: What Municipalities Need to Know Sources and Pathways of PFAS Contamination Did you know that over 95% of Americans have detectable levels of PFAS in their blood? That's not just a statistic; it's a wake-up call for municipalities grappling with the pervasive nature of PFAS contamination. These pesky chemicals, often dubbed forever […]