Tag: water management
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 North Durham Water Reclamation Facility (NDWRF) serves as a critical infrastructure asset for the City of Durham, North Carolina, operating within one of the most environmentally sensitive watersheds in the state. With a permitted design capacity of 20 million gallons per day (MGD), the facility provides wastewater treatment for residential, commercial, and industrial users […]
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 […]
Nitrification and Denitrification: Essential Processes for Nutrient Removal In the quest for cleaner water and sustainable wastewater management, understanding the nitrification denitrification process is crucial. These two interconnected biological processes play a vital role in the nitrogen cycle, helping to convert harmful ammonia into less toxic forms while significantly improving effluent quality. In this post, […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Tempe Water Reclamation Plant (TWRP)Location: Tempe, Maricopa County, ArizonaOperating Authority: City of Tempe Municipal Utilities DepartmentDesign Capacity: 52.0 MGD (Million Gallons per Day)Current Average Flow: ~36.5 MGDPopulation Served: ~192,000 residentsService Area: City of Tempe and Town of GuadalupeReceiving Water Body: Salt River (Tempe Town Lake), Aquifer Recharge, ReuseNPDES Permit Number: […]
The authoritative technical resource for the Northwest Water Reclamation Plant. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Northwest Water Reclamation Plant (NWWRP) Location: 990 W. 8th Street, Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona Operating Authority: City of Mesa Water Resources Department Design Capacity: 18.0 MGD (Liquid Stream rated capacity) Current Average Flow: ~10-12 MGD Population Served: Approx. 150,000+ (Northwest […]
The authoritative technical resource for the engineering and operational details of Pima County’s central wastewater asset. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Official Name: Agua Nueva Wastewater Reclamation Facility (Agua Nueva WRF) Former Name: Roger Road Wastewater Reclamation Facility Location: 2947 W. Calle Agua Nueva, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona Operating Authority: Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD) […]
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 […]
1. Introduction to Packaged Treatment Plants in Municipal and Industrial Applications Packaged Treatment Plants (PTPs) represent a critical segment of the wastewater infrastructure market, serving as the backbone for decentralized wastewater management. Unlike large-scale, custom-designed civil works facilities that treat tens or hundreds of millions of gallons per day (MGD), packaged plants are pre-engineered, prefabricated, […]
Location: Orlando, Orange County, FloridaOperating Authority: Orange County Utilities (OCU)Design Capacity: 24.0 MGD (Annual Average Daily Flow)Treatment Level: Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) / 100% Water Reuse 1. Introduction The Eastern Water Reclamation Facility (EWRF) serves as a cornerstone of water resource management for the rapidly expanding eastern sector of Orange County, Florida. Operated by Orange […]