1. Introduction The oxidation ditch is a modified activated sludge biological treatment process that utilizes long solids retention times (SRTs) to remove biodegradable organics. Oxidation ditches are typically complete mix systems, but they can be modified to approach plug flow conditions. Ideally suited for small- to medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment plants, these systems are renowned […]
Introduction In the complex ecosystem of municipal and industrial treatment facilities, the “Big Three”—pumps, pipes, and valves—often dominate the initial design conversation. However, the operational success of a plant frequently hinges on the specialized auxiliary equipment that supports the primary treatment train. When engineers search for the Top 10 Other – Other Manufacturers for Water […]
The primary wastewater treatment facility serving Newark and Essex County, New Jersey. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Newark Bay Treatment Plant Location: 600 Wilson Avenue, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey Operating Authority: Passaic Valley Sewerage Commission (PVSC) Design Capacity: 330 MGD (Annual Average) Peak Wet Weather Capacity: ~720 MGD Population Served: 1.5 million residents Service […]
The authoritative technical resource for the Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA) wastewater treatment system. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Delaware No. 1 Water Pollution Control Facility Location: Camden, Camden County, New Jersey (Waterfront South) Operating Authority: Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority (CCMUA) Design Capacity: 80 MGD Current Average Flow: ~58 MGD Population Served: ~500,000 […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: MCUA Central Wastewater Treatment Facility Location: Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey Operating Authority: Middlesex County Utilities Authority (MCUA) Design Capacity: 147 MGD (Average Daily Flow) Peak Hydraulic Capacity: 350 MGD Population Served: Approx. 800,000 residents (plus substantial industrial base) Service Area: Lower Raritan River Basin (Middlesex, Somerset, and Union Counties) […]
INTRODUCTION Grit accumulation remains one of the most pervasive and costly “silent failures” in municipal wastewater treatment. While headworks screens provide visible capture, grit often bypasses preliminary treatment, settling in aeration basins, reducing digester capacity by up to 30%, and causing premature abrasion failure in downstream pumps. For consulting engineers and plant directors, the selection […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Little Ferry Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF)Location: Little Ferry, Bergen County, New JerseyOperating Authority: Bergen County Utilities Authority (BCUA)Design Capacity: 109 MGD (Million Gallons per Day)Current Average Flow: ~75-80 MGDPopulation Served: ~570,000 residentsService Area: 47 Municipalities in Bergen CountyReceiving Water Body: Hackensack RiverNPDES Permit Number: NJ0024015Year Commissioned: 1951 (Major expansions […]
1. Introduction In the municipal and industrial water and wastewater sectors, gas detection is not merely an ancillary safety function; it is a critical operational imperative mandated by rigorous regulatory frameworks and necessitated by the inherent chemistry of the treatment process. The decomposition of organic matter, chemical dosing requirements, and the physical constraints of underground […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant Location: 2104 Jackson Pike, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio Operating Authority: City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities (Division of Sewerage and Drainage) Design Capacity: 68 MGD (Average Daily Flow) / 102 MGD (Peak Secondary) / 150 MGD (Peak Hydraulic with CEPT) Current Average Flow: ~60-65 […]
The authoritative technical resource for the Great Miami River’s primary wastewater defense. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: City of Dayton Water Reclamation Facility (DWRF) Location: 2800 Guthrie Road, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio Operating Authority: City of Dayton Department of Water Design Capacity: 72 MGD (Average Daily Flow), 200 MGD (Peak Hydraulic) Current Average Flow: ~48–55 […]