Tag: water reuse
1. Introduction to New Mexico’s Water & Wastewater Infrastructure New Mexico’s water and wastewater infrastructure operates at the critical intersection of extreme water scarcity, rapid urban population growth, and aging legacy systems. As an arid state heavily reliant on constrained groundwater aquifers and the heavily allocated Rio Grande and Colorado River basins, New Mexico treats […]
Introduction: The Shift to Ultraviolet Disinfection One of the most persistent challenges municipal and industrial wastewater engineers face is balancing stringent disinfection requirements with the environmental and safety risks associated with chemical treatment. For decades, chlorine contact basins were the default standard. However, the regulatory tightening around disinfection byproducts (DBPs), the stringent limits on total […]
When reuse moves from planning to practice, the water reclamation facility becomes the system-level enabler that dictates cost, energy, and regulatory risk. This guide gives engineers, utility managers, and plant operators a practical framework for planning, designing, financing, and operating modern reclamation facilities, with technology tradeoffs, measurable performance benchmarks, and procurement examples for MBRs, RO, […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Cherry Point Water Reclamation Facility Location: Okatie, Beaufort County, South Carolina Operating Authority: Beaufort-Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (BJWSA) Design Capacity: 7.5 MGD (Expanded) Current Average Flow: ~3.5 – 4.5 MGD Population Served: ~40,000+ residents (est.) Service Area: Okatie, Sun City Hilton Head, Bluffton, Pritchardville Receiving Water Body: Great Swamp […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Central Contra Costa Sanitary District Wastewater Treatment PlantLocation: 5019 Imhoff Drive, Martinez, Contra Costa County, CaliforniaOperating Authority: Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (Central San)Design Capacity: 53.8 MGD (Average Dry Weather Flow)Current Average Flow: ~34 MGDPopulation Served: ~500,000 residentsService Area: Central Contra Costa County (146 square miles)Receiving Water Body: Suisun Bay […]
Membrane Bioreactor Technology: Advanced Treatment for Modern Facilities Fundamental Principles of Membrane Bioreactor Technology Membrane bioreactor technology (MBR) excels in integrated wastewater treatment, particularly for facilities aiming to enhance effluent quality while managing space constraints. It fits best when high-quality effluent is necessary for water reuse or when dealing with complex industrial wastewater that requires […]
Introduction Virginia’s wastewater infrastructure represents some of the most advanced treatment technology in the United States, driven largely by the stringent nutrient reduction mandates of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act. With a growing population of over 8.7 million and a geography ranging from the tidal coastal plains to the mountainous Blue Ridge, the state’s engineering […]
Oklahoma Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Overview Oklahoma’s wastewater infrastructure represents a critical intersection of aging municipal systems and cutting-edge water reuse initiatives. Managed primarily under the regulatory oversight of the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ), the state’s infrastructure serves a population of approximately 4 million residents across diverse geography, from the arid high plains […]
The authoritative resource for consulting engineers, utility managers, and infrastructure professionals tracking Georgia’s water reclamation sector. 1. Introduction: Georgia’s Water Reclamation Landscape Georgia’s wastewater infrastructure is defined by a unique combination of rapid metropolitan growth, strict regulatory requirements due to interstate water sharing (the Tri-State Water Wars), and a diverse geography ranging from the Appalachian […]
Introduction Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection has transitioned from an “alternative” technology to the industry standard for pathogen inactivation in municipal water and wastewater treatment. However, a critical disconnect remains in the engineering community: the assumption that UV systems are static, “plug-and-play” appliances. In reality, an improperly specified UV system can become the plant’s largest energy consumer […]