Tag: water quality
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: 6949 Highway 101, Shakopee, Scott County, MN 55379 Operating Authority: Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) Design Capacity: 52.0 MGD (Liquid Stream) Current Average Flow: ~32.0 MGD Population Served: ~320,000 residents Service Area: 28 communities in Scott, Carver, and Hennepin Counties Receiving Water Body: Minnesota […]
UV Water Disinfection: A Proven Method for Safe Drinking Water Ultraviolet water disinfection uses germicidal UV-C to inactivate bacteria, viruses, and protozoa without introducing chemical residuals. This article gives municipal decision makers, plant designers, and operators the technical guidance they need: dose metrics in mJ/cm2 and log reductions, reactor hydraulics and UVT limits, lamp and […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Drake Water Reclamation Facility (DWRF) Location: 3036 Environmental Drive, Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado Operating Authority: City of Fort Collins Utilities Design Capacity: 23.0 MGD (Hydraulic) Current Average Flow: ~11.0 MGD Population Served: ~170,000 residents (Citywide system) Service Area: City of Fort Collins and select surrounding districts Receiving Water Body: […]
Topic: Advanced Water Purification / Potable Reuse InfrastructurePrimary Keyword: Peter D. Binney Water Purification FacilityContext: City of Aurora Prairie Waters Project The Peter D. Binney Water Purification Facility serves as the cornerstone of the City of Aurora’s landmark Prairie Waters Project. As one of the most advanced potable water reuse facilities in the United States, […]
Reverse Osmosis in Water Treatment: How It Works and Why It Matters In an age where clean and safe drinking water is more crucial than ever, reverse osmosis water treatment stands out as a powerful solution for ensuring water quality. This advanced filtration technology effectively removes contaminants, making it a popular choice for both home […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility (TMWRF)Location: 8500 Clean Water Way, Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada 89434Operating Authority: Joint Coordinating Committee (City of Reno & City of Sparks); Operated by City of SparksDesign Capacity: 44.0 MGD (Annual Average)Current Average Flow: ~26 – 28 MGDPopulation Served: ~450,000 residentsService Area: City of Reno, City […]
The authoritative technical profile for the City of Henderson’s primary wastewater treatment asset. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Kurt R. Schneider Water Reclamation Facility (KRSWRF) Location: Henderson, Clark County, Nevada Operating Authority: City of Henderson Department of Utility Services Design Capacity: 52.0 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) Current Average Flow: ~32.0 MGD Population Served: ~330,000 […]
Introduction One of the most persistent challenges facing municipal engineers today is the accurate monitoring of Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) and stormwater systems under regulatory consent decrees. The engineering challenge is multifaceted: equipment must survive in harsh, rag-prone environments, operate reliably during rapid hydraulic changes, and provide data accurate enough to satisfy environmental agencies. A […]
Plant Name: City of Bend Water Reclamation FacilityLocation: Bend, Deschutes County, OregonOperating Authority: City of Bend Utilities DepartmentDesign Capacity: 12.5 MGD (Max Month Flow)Current Average Flow: ~6.5 – 7.5 MGD (Seasonal Variance)Population Served: ~107,000 residentsService Area: City of Bend Urban Growth Boundary (UGB)Receiving Water Body: Groundwater (Deschutes Aquifer) via Evaporation/PercolationPermit Type: Oregon DEQ WPCF Permit […]
Introduction In wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) design, the clarifier is the hydraulic control center of the process, but its efficiency is entirely dependent on the accuracy of the feedback loops controlling it. A common challenge engineers face is the disconnect between mechanical clarification systems and the instrumentation required to optimize them. While mechanical failure is […]