Tag: water conservation
Technical Note: The facility commonly referred to in the context of the Agua Fria River discharge and operated by the City of Phoenix is officially designated as the 91st Avenue Multi-Cities Wastewater Treatment Plant. It discharges into the Salt River immediately upstream of the Agua Fria River confluence via the Tres Rios Wetlands. This article […]
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 […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Joint Water Pollution Control Plant (JWPCP) Location: Carson, Los Angeles County, California Operating Authority: Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (LACSD) Design Capacity: 400 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) Current Average Flow: ~260 MGD Population Served: ~5.5 million residents Service Area: 73 cities and unincorporated areas in Los Angeles County Receiving […]
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, weβd 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 […]
Integrated Water and Waste Treatment Solutions for Municipalities Holistic Approaches to Water and Waste Management Did you know that municipalities lose about 30% of their water supply due to inefficiencies in water waste treatment? Thatβs like pouring a third of your favorite drink down the sink! Itβs a staggering statistic that highlights the urgent need […]