Tag: water quality
Selecting the Right Wastewater Management System for Your Municipality Assessing Current and Future Wastewater Needs Municipalities must accurately assess both current and future wastewater needs to select an effective wastewater management system. This assessment is best for municipalities experiencing rapid growth or those with fluctuating industrial activities. Evaluating Population Growth Projections Population growth projections are […]
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: […]
The authoritative technical resource for the Southerly WWTP infrastructure, operations, and engineering specifications. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant (SWWTP) Location: 6977 South High Street, Lockbourne, Franklin County, Ohio Operating Authority: City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities (Division of Sewerage and Drainage) Design Capacity: 114 MGD (Average Daily Flow), 330 MGD […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Westerly Wastewater Treatment Center (WWTC) Location: 5800 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio Operating Authority: Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) Design Average Capacity: 35 MGD Peak Wet Weather Capacity: 400 MGD (Combined Plant & CSOTF) Population Served: ~106,000 residents Service Area: Cleveland (West Side), Brooklyn Heights, Cuyahoga Heights, […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Mill Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: 1600 Gest Street, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio Operating Authority: Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati (MSDGC) Design Capacity: 120 MGD (Dry Weather) / 360+ MGD (Wet Weather Peak) Current Average Flow: ~100 MGD Population Served: ~800,000 residents (Regional system total) Service Area: Central Cincinnati […]
Authoritative Technical Resource for The Woodlands, Texas Wastewater Infrastructure FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: SJRA Woodlands Division Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 1 (Flagship Facility) & Regional System Location: 2436 Sawdust Rd, The Woodlands, Montgomery County, Texas Operating Authority: San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA) – Woodlands Division Combined Permitted Capacity: 20.1 MGD (System Total) Plant No. […]
Location: Allen, Collin County, TexasOperating Authority: North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD)Design Capacity: 64 MGD (Annual Average)Receiving Water Body: Wilson Creek (Tributary to Lavon Lake) 1. Introduction The Wilson Creek Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant (RWWTP) serves as a cornerstone of environmental infrastructure for the rapidly growing Collin County region of North Texas. Owned and operated […]
Strategies for Volatile Solids Reduction in Wastewater Treatment Understanding Volatile Solids in Wastewater Volatile solids (VS) are a critical component of wastewater, representing the organic matter that can be decomposed by microorganisms. They play a significant role in the efficiency and effectiveness of treatment processes. Effective volatile solids reduction is essential for optimizing resource recovery […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Official Name: Steven M. Clouse Water Recycling Center (Formerly Dos Rios Water Recycling Center) Location: 3495 Valley Road, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas 78221 Operating Authority: San Antonio Water System (SAWS) Design Capacity: 125 MGD (Average Daily Flow) Current Average Flow: ~75–85 MGD Population Served: Approx. 1.2 million (Greater San Antonio Metro) […]
Introduction One of the most persistent headaches for municipal engineers and utility directors is the management of wet weather flows. While dry weather treatment is predictable and steady, storm events introduce hydraulic shocks that can overwhelm infrastructure, leading to regulatory violations and environmental damage. The challenge is not merely capacity; it is the complexity of […]