Tag: water
Location: Austell, Cobb County, Georgia | Operating Authority: Cobb County Water System (CCWS) Facility Basic Information Plant Name: South Cobb Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) Location: 4400 connecticut Place, Austell, GA 30106 Operating Authority: Cobb County Water System (CCWS) Design Capacity: 44 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) Current Average Flow: ~30-34 MGD Service Area: South Cobb […]
Introduction In the transition from traditional cast iron sluice gates to modern fabricated stainless steel and aluminum slide gates, municipal engineers often find themselves evaluating two dominant North American manufacturers. The analysis of Golden Harvest vs Whipps – C for Gates: Pros/Cons & Best-Fit Applications is a critical exercise for any design engineer or utility […]
Note: While colloquially referred to as a “South River” facility due to its discharge location, the official DeKalb County designation is the Pole Bridge Creek AWTF. The City of Atlanta operates a separate “South River Water Reclamation Center” nearby. This article details the DeKalb County asset. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Pole Bridge Creek Advanced […]
Introduction In municipal and industrial water treatment, flow measurement is arguably the single most critical variable for process control, yet it remains a primary source of operational inefficiency. It is estimated that flow measurement errors contribute significantly to the 20-30% of Non-Revenue Water (NRW) losses seen in many aging distribution systems. Furthermore, in wastewater treatment, […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center (FWHWRC) Location: Buford, Gwinnett County, Georgia Operating Authority: Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources (GCDWR) Design Capacity: 60 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) Current Average Flow: ~38-42 MGD Population Served: Approx. 500,000+ residents Service Area: Central and North Gwinnett County Receiving Water Body: Lake […]
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 […]
Introduction For municipal and industrial engineers, the failure of a water control gate is rarely a minor operational annoyance; it is a critical vulnerability that can lead to catastrophic flooding, regulatory non-compliance, and significant safety hazards. While pumps often receive the lion’s share of attention in hydraulic modeling, the static and dynamic isolation provided by […]
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 […]