Tag: water quality

Location: Bronx, New York | Authority: NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Official Name: Hunts Point Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Location: Hunts Point, Bronx, New York Operating Authority: New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) Design Capacity (Dry Weather): 200 MGD Design Capacity (Wet Weather): 400 MGD Current Average […]

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 […]

Introduction Missouri sits at the confluence of the nation’s two largest rivers—the Mississippi and the Missouri—making water quality management a critical priority for the state. The wastewater infrastructure landscape in Missouri is characterized by a dichotomy between massive metropolitan districts in St. Louis and Kansas City and a vast network of smaller municipal and rural […]

1. Introduction Maryland’s wastewater infrastructure is defined by a single, overriding geographical feature: the Chesapeake Bay. As the largest estuary in the United States, the Bay dictates the regulatory and technological landscape for the state’s water environment. Maryland is home to approximately 320 public wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) that treat over 650 million gallons of […]

1. Introduction North Carolina stands at a critical juncture in water infrastructure management. With one of the fastest-growing populations in the United States—driven by the rapid expansion of the Charlotte metro area and the Research Triangle (Raleigh-Durham)—the state’s wastewater treatment capacity is under significant pressure. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) oversees […]

Introduction Pennsylvania’s wastewater infrastructure represents one of the most complex and historic networks in the United States. With a unique topography that spans the Delaware, Susquehanna, and Ohio River basins, the Commonwealth manages a vast array of treatment facilities ranging from massive metropolitan plants in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to critical rural lagoons. Currently, Pennsylvania faces […]

Introduction: The State of New Jersey’s Water Infrastructure New Jersey represents one of the most complex and dense water infrastructure environments in the United States. As the most densely populated state in the nation, New Jersey’s wastewater sector manages a massive hydraulic load through a network of approximately 260 dedicated wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs). The […]

FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Regional Water Recycling Plant No. 1 (RP-1) Location: 2602 Concours Street, Ontario, San Bernardino County, CA 91764 Operating Authority: Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) Design Capacity: 44.0 MGD (Liquid), 70 MGD equivalent (Solids) Current Average Flow: ~26-28 MGD Population Served: Approx. 875,000 (Regional System Total) Service Area: Ontario, Upland, Montclair, […]

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 […]

Introduction In the municipal and industrial water treatment sector, the “control valve” specification section is often where operational efficiency is either secured or compromised for decades. Engineers frequently encounter a critical decision point when reviewing valve submittals or writing proprietary specifications: the choice between two industry heavyweights. This article provides a technical deep-dive into Bray […]