Tag: water treatment
1. Introduction In the complex hierarchy of municipal and industrial water and wastewater infrastructure, piping accessories—couplings, expansion joints, repair clamps, tapping sleeves, and restraint mechanisms—often receive less scrutiny than high-capital assets like pumps or membrane bioreactors. However, these components constitute the critical connective tissue of the entire conveyance system. They are the primary defense against […]
1. Introduction In municipal and industrial wastewater treatment, the management of residual solids—commonly referred to as sludge handling—represents one of the most complex and cost-intensive portions of the plant lifecycle. While the liquid treatment train often garners the primary focus regarding effluent compliance, the solids handling train dictates operational efficiency, disposal costs, and often the […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Official Designation: South Water Reclamation Plant (Regional Facility) Location: McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas Operating Authority: McAllen Public Utility (MPU) Design Capacity: 10.0 MGD (Expanded capability to 15 MGD pending) Current Average Flow: 8.5 MGD Population Served: ~145,000 (Regional Service Area) Receiving Water Body: Floodway via discharge canal to Laguna Madre TPDES Permit […]
Introduction to Flocculation Systems For municipal and industrial treatment plant engineers, the flocculation basin is often where the battle for water quality is won or lost. While the chemical dosing pumps get the attention for “precision,” the physical flocculators determine whether those chemicals actually perform. A startling industry reality is that poor mixing energy distribution […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Walnut Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Location: 7113 FM 969, Austin, Travis County, Texas 78724 Operating Authority: Austin Water (City of Austin) Design Capacity: 75.0 MGD (Average Annual) Peak 2-Hour Flow: 165.0 MGD Service Area: North and East Austin Receiving Water Body: Colorado River (Segment 1428) NPDES/TPDES Permit Number: WQ0010543011 […]
Introduction One of the most persistent operational headaches in modern wastewater treatment is the management of rags, wipes, and non-dispersibles. For municipal engineers and plant superintendents, the failure of headworks equipment does not just mean manual cleaning; it results in deragging pumps downstream, compromised biological processes, and significant unscheduled overtime. In the U.S. market, two […]
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) […]
The Authoritative Technical Resource for Engineers and Industry Professionals FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: 69th Street Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: 2525 S/Sgt. Macario Garcia Drive, Houston, Harris County, Texas Operating Authority: City of Houston Public Works (Houston Water) Design Capacity: 200 MGD (Permitted Daily Average Flow) Peak 2-Hour Flow: 400 MGD Population Served: Approx. 1.2 […]