Tag: water quality standards
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: North Topeka Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: 1600 NW Button Road, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas 66618 Operating Authority: City of Topeka Utilities Department (Water Pollution Control Division) Design Capacity: 8.0 MGD (Average Daily Design Flow) Current Average Flow: ~3.6 MGD Peak Hydraulic Capacity: 16.0 MGD Population Served: Approx. 35,000 (North Topeka […]
A Technical Profile of Southwest Indiana’s Primary Water Reclamation Facility FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Evansville East Wastewater Treatment Plant (East WWTP) Location: 1301 South Waterworks Road, Evansville, IN 47713 Operating Authority: Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) Design Capacity (Average): 22.5 MGD Peak Design Flow: 35.0 MGD (Secondary Treatment); >50 MGD (Wet Weather Capacity) […]
Facility Status: Currently undergoing a massive multi-year expansion as part of the Clean Water Plan to increase wet weather treatment capacity from 250 MGD to 600 MGD. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name Allegheny County Sanitary Authority (ALCOSAN) Wastewater Treatment Plant (often referred to as Woods Run) Location 3300 Preble Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA 15233 […]
The authoritative technical resource for the Philadelphia Water Department’s primary energy-neutral facility. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Southeast Water Pollution Control Plant (SE WPCP)Location: 25 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148Operating Authority: Philadelphia Water Department (PWD)Design Capacity: 121 MGD (Average Daily Flow)Peak Hydraulic Capacity: 224 MGDPopulation Served: ~1,000,000 residentsService Area: South Philadelphia, Center City, and portions […]
Location: 2591 Knapp Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235 | Operating Authority: NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Introduction The Coney Island Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) serves as a cornerstone of sanitation infrastructure for South Brooklyn, treating an average of 110 million gallons daily (MGD) of wastewater for approximately 600,000 residents. Originally commissioned in 1935 and […]
An authoritative technical profile of NYC DEP’s critical Jamaica Bay infrastructure. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Jamaica Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Location: 150-20 134th Street, South Ozone Park, Queens, NY 11420 Operating Authority: New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) Design Capacity: 100 MGD (Dry Weather) Peak Wet Weather Capacity: 200 MGD […]
Introduction: The State of Washington’s Wastewater Infrastructure Washington State operates one of the most environmentally scrutinized wastewater sectors in the United States, largely driven by the delicate ecosystem of the Puget Sound and the Columbia River basin. The state manages approximately 300 public wastewater treatment plants, serving a population of nearly 8 million. The infrastructure […]
Table of Contents Introduction Recent Developments Top 20 Largest Treatment Plants Approved Budgets & Expansion Projects Regulatory & Compliance Landscape Technology Trends Directory of Facilities FAQ Introduction Oregon’s wastewater infrastructure represents a critical intersection of environmental stewardship and engineering resilience. Serving a population of approximately 4.2 million residents, the state’s network comprises over 250 permitted […]
How to Choose the Right Water Treatment Facility for Your Community Introduction Choosing the right water treatment facility for your community is no small feat. It’s akin to choosing a pet—except this one filters your community’s water instead of shedding on your couch. With so many terms flying around like “water treatment plant near me” […]
Total Dissolved Solids Meaning: A Deep Dive into Water Quality Standards Understanding water quality is crucial for both environmental sustainability and human health. One key parameter in assessing water quality is Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). But what exactly does “total dissolved solids” mean, and why is it important? This blog post will take you on […]