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Introduction In the modern era of wastewater infrastructure, the shift toward submersible pumping technology has been substantial. However, a significant percentage of municipal lift stations and treatment plants rely on the durability and accessibility of conventional dry pit pumps. Engineers frequently overlook the long-term operational benefits of separating the driver from the hydraulic fluid, particularly […]
1. Introduction The Tallman Island Wastewater Treatment Plant (TIWWTP) stands as a critical component of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) wastewater infrastructure portfolio. Located on a 31-acre promontory in College Point, Queens, the facility provides essential sanitation services for approximately 400,000 residents in Northeast Queens. Originally commissioned in 1939, Tallman […]
1. Introduction In the modern landscape of municipal and industrial water and wastewater treatment, the electric valve actuator serves as the critical interface between the control room (SCADA) and the physical process. While the valve body itself—whether a gate, butterfly, plug, or ball valve—dictates the hydraulic characteristics of the system, the electric actuator determines the […]
An authoritative technical profile of NYC DEP’s critical Jamaica Bay infrastructure. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Jamaica Wastewater Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Location: 150-20 134th Street, South Ozone Park, Queens, NY 11420 Operating Authority: New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) Design Capacity: 100 MGD (Dry Weather) Peak Wet Weather Capacity: 200 MGD […]
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 Wisconsin’s 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 Virginia’s 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 state’s 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 […]