Tag: water treatment
Page Type: Technical Facility Profile Target Audience: Civil Engineers, Plant Operators, Regulatory Compliance Officers, Municipal Planners Last Updated: May 2024 FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: R.M. Clayton Water Reclamation Center Location: 2440 Bolton Road NW, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia Operating Authority: City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM) Design Capacity: 122 MGD (Average Daily […]
Ultraviolet Disinfection: Safe and Effective Water Treatment Method In an age where clean water is paramount for public health, ultraviolet disinfection water treatment has emerged as a game-changer in ensuring safe drinking water. This innovative method harnesses the power of UV light to effectively eliminate pathogens without the use of harsh chemicals, making it both […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: T.E. Maxson Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) Location: 2685 Steam Plant Road, Memphis, Shelby County, TN 38109 Operating Authority: City of Memphis, Public Works Division Design Capacity: 90 MGD (Average Daily Flow) Peak Hydraulic Capacity: ~200 MGD Current Average Flow: ~65-75 MGD Population Served: ~350,000 residents (plus significant industrial base) Service […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Kuwahee Wastewater Treatment PlantLocation: Knoxville, Knox County, TennesseeOperating Authority: Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB)Design Capacity: 44 MGD (Average Daily), 120 MGD (Peak Hydraulic)Current Average Flow: ~34-36 MGDPopulation Served: ~150,000 (Estimate for specific service basin)Service Area: City of Knoxville (Downtown, University of Tennessee, South Knoxville)Receiving Water Body: Tennessee River (Fort Loudoun Lake)NPDES […]
INTRODUCTION In municipal water and wastewater treatment, the failure of a chemical feed system is rarely a minor inconvenience; it is often a reportable event. According to industry reliability studies, chemical dosing failures account for a significant percentage of process upsets, leading to disinfection by-product (DBP) violations, coagulation failures, or pH excursions. For the design […]
Introduction Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) systems represent a definitive convergence of biological wastewater treatment and advanced membrane filtration. In the landscape of municipal and industrial wastewater management, MBR technology has transitioned from a niche solution for difficult-to-treat effluents to a standard unit process for facilities requiring high-quality effluent, water reuse capabilities, or significant footprint reductions. At […]
The authoritative technical resource for the Moccasin Bend facility operations, engineering, and compliance. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Moccasin Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant (MBWWTP) Location: 455 Moccasin Bend Road, Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee Operating Authority: City of Chattanooga, Waste Resources Division Design Capacity: 140 MGD (Hydraulic); ~78 MGD (Secondary Biological) Current Average Flow: ~60-70 MGD […]
Introduction In the specification of wastewater treatment physical separation equipment—specifically secondary clarification, gravity thickening, and grit removal systems—engineers often reach a critical decision point that dictates plant reliability for decades. The choice frequently boils down to two distinct philosophies: the standardized, process-optimized approach typical of major global OEMs (like Evoqua/Xylem) versus the heavy-duty, custom-fabrication approach […]
The authoritative technical resource for engineers, operators, and industry professionals. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Central Wastewater Treatment Plant (CWWTP) Location: 1600 2nd Avenue North, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee Operating Authority: Metro Water Services (MWS) Design Capacity (Average): 180 MGD Peak Hydraulic Capacity: 440 MGD Current Average Flow: ~135 MGD Population Served: ~700,000+ (Regional Service […]
The authoritative technical resource for the Mason Farm facility. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Mason Farm Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Location: 170 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, Orange County, North Carolina Operating Authority: Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) Design Capacity: 14.5 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) Current Average Flow: ~7.5 – 8.5 MGD […]