Tag: water treatment
1. Introduction to Thickening Equipment in Water and Wastewater Treatment In the hierarchy of unit processes within municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities, sludge thickening represents a critical intermediate step between liquid treatment and solids handling. While often overshadowed by the biological treatment processes upstream or the final dewatering and disposal downstream, thickening is the […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Akron Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Location: 2460 Akron-Peninsula Road, Akron, Summit County, Ohio Operating Authority: City of Akron Department of Public Service, Sewer Bureau Design Average Flow: 90 MGD Peak Secondary Capacity: 220-280 MGD (Hydraulic) Population Served: Approx. 330,000 Service Area: City of Akron and 13 surrounding communities (approx. 96 […]
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 […]
Introduction For municipal and industrial engineers, the “pump” is often treated as a singular asset, yet the success or failure of a pumping station frequently hinges on a single component: the impeller. The rise of non-dispersible solids (flushable wipes) and the demand for higher energy efficiency have created a paradox in modern wastewater design. High-efficiency […]
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, […]
INTRODUCTION Grit removal efficiency is often the silent variable that dictates the lifespan of downstream biosolids equipment, clarifier drives, and digesters. While the civil design of grit chambers (vortex vs. detritor vs. aerated) garners significant attention during the design phase, the mechanism for extracting that captured grit—the grit pump—is the common failure point. Engineers often […]
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. […]