Tag: water
Introduction In the world of fluid dynamics and utility management, the cost of measurement inaccuracy is rarely just a rounding error; it is a direct hit to operational budgets and regulatory compliance. For municipal consulting engineers and plant directors, the challenge often lies in distinguishing between equipment designed for widespread utility distribution and instrumentation engineered […]
UV Water Disinfection: A Proven Method for Safe Drinking Water Article Overview Article Type: Informational Primary Goal: Provide municipal decision makers, engineers, plant operators, and equipment manufacturers a technical, implementation-focused resource on ultraviolet water disinfection that explains how UV works, design and operational requirements, regulatory and validation expectations, and real-world deployment considerations to support specification, […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Boulder Water Resource Recovery Facility (formerly 75th Street WWTF)Location: 4049 75th Street, Boulder, Boulder County, ColoradoOperating Authority: City of Boulder Utilities DepartmentDesign Capacity: 25.0 MGD (Hydraulic)Current Average Flow: ~13.5 MGDPopulation Served: ~108,000 residents (plus substantial commercial/industrial/university base)Service Area: City of Boulder and Gunbarrel Improvement DistrictReceiving Water Body: Boulder Creek (Segment […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Drake Water Reclamation Facility (DWRF) Location: 3036 Environmental Drive, Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado Operating Authority: City of Fort Collins Utilities Design Capacity: 23.0 MGD (Hydraulic) Current Average Flow: ~11.0 MGD Population Served: ~170,000 residents (Citywide system) Service Area: City of Fort Collins and select surrounding districts Receiving Water Body: […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: J.D. Phillips Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) Location: 8390 Marksheffel Rd, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, CO 80925 Operating Authority: Colorado Springs Utilities (CSU) Design Capacity: 20.0 MGD (Expanded Phase) Current Average Flow: ~8–10 MGD Service Area: Eastern and Southeastern Colorado Springs (Banning Lewis Ranch, Airport zone) Receiving Water Body: […]
Topic: Advanced Water Purification / Potable Reuse InfrastructurePrimary Keyword: Peter D. Binney Water Purification FacilityContext: City of Aurora Prairie Waters Project The Peter D. Binney Water Purification Facility serves as the cornerstone of the City of Aurora’s landmark Prairie Waters Project. As one of the most advanced potable water reuse facilities in the United States, […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Robert W. Hite Treatment Facility (RWHTF) Location: 6450 York Street, Denver, Denver/Adams County, Colorado Operating Authority: Metro Water Recovery (formerly Metro Wastewater Reclamation District) Design Capacity: 220 MGD (Secondary Treatment Capacity) Current Average Flow: ~130 MGD Population Served: ~2.2 million residents Service Area: 715 square miles (Denver and 60+ local […]
Introduction Sludge digestion remains one of the most volatile and critical unit processes in wastewater treatment. A sour anaerobic digester or a foaming aerobic basin can cost a utility tens of thousands of dollars in chemical buffering, hauled waste fees, and regulatory fines. For design engineers and plant superintendents, the reliability of the “eyes and […]
Reverse Osmosis in Water Treatment: How It Works and Why It Matters In an age where clean and safe drinking water is more crucial than ever, reverse osmosis water treatment stands out as a powerful solution for ensuring water quality. This advanced filtration technology effectively removes contaminants, making it a popular choice for both home […]
FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility (TMWRF)Location: 8500 Clean Water Way, Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada 89434Operating Authority: Joint Coordinating Committee (City of Reno & City of Sparks); Operated by City of SparksDesign Capacity: 44.0 MGD (Annual Average)Current Average Flow: ~26 – 28 MGDPopulation Served: ~450,000 residentsService Area: City of Reno, City […]