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FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name Bowery Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant (WRRF) Location Astoria, Queens, New York Operating Authority New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) Design Capacity 150 MGD (Dry Weather) Wet Weather Capacity 300 MGD (2x Design) Population Served ~850,000 residents Service Area Northwest Queens (Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside) Receiving Water […]
Introduction Wisconsinβs wastewater infrastructure is defined by a unique combination of high-density urban treatment needs and significant industrial loading from the state’s robust food and paper processing sectors. The state operates under the regulatory oversight of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR), which enforces some of the strictest phosphorus discharge limits in the United […]
Introduction One of the most persistent and costly inefficiencies in water and wastewater treatment plants is poor chemical dispersion. Inadequate mixing leads to chemical overuse, formation of disinfection byproducts, and unstable process control. When designing rapid mix, flash mix, or blending systems, engineers are often faced with a fundamental choice between two distinct technological philosophies: […]
Introduction Virginiaβs 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 stateβs engineering […]
Top Water and Wastewater Conferences 2024: Industry Insights and Networking Key Themes Shaping the 2024 Water and Wastewater Conferences The focus on emerging technologies in water treatment is paramount for the 2024 water and wastewater conferences. These technologies, including advanced filtration systems and real-time monitoring solutions, are best suited for municipalities aiming to enhance operational […]
Introduction: The State of Kansas Water Infrastructure Kansas presents a unique dichotomy in wastewater infrastructure, characterized by sophisticated, high-capacity biological nutrient removal (BNR) facilities in the rapid-growth corridors of Johnson County and Wichita, contrasted with hundreds of lagoon systems serving rural communities. For municipal consulting engineers and utility managers, the Kansas market is currently defined […]
Last Updated: October 2023 1. Introduction Louisiana’s wastewater infrastructure operates within one of the most hydro-geologically complex environments in the United States. Managing treatment capacity in a state defined by high water tables, subsidence, and significant industrial activity presents unique challenges for utility managers and consulting engineers. The state’s infrastructure is overseen by the Louisiana […]
Introduction Colorado sits at a unique geographical and regulatory intersection within the United States water sector. As a headwaters state, the effluent quality from Colorado’s wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) dictates the water health for millions of downstream users in the Colorado, Platte, Arkansas, and Rio Grande river basins. Consequently, the state maintains some of the […]
1. Introduction Indiana’s wastewater infrastructure is currently undergoing one of the most significant transformation periods in the state’s history. Driven by the need to remediate Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) in river-adjacent cities and support the rapid suburban growth in the Indianapolis metropolitan area, the Hoosier state represents a robust market for engineering services and treatment […]
Location: Bronx, New York | Authority: NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Official Name: Hunts Point Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Location: Hunts Point, Bronx, New York Operating Authority: New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) Design Capacity (Dry Weather): 200 MGD Design Capacity (Wet Weather): 400 MGD Current Average […]