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The authoritative technical profile for the City of Henderson’s primary wastewater treatment asset. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Kurt R. Schneider Water Reclamation Facility (KRSWRF) Location: Henderson, Clark County, Nevada Operating Authority: City of Henderson Department of Utility Services Design Capacity: 52.0 MGD (Million Gallons per Day) Current Average Flow: ~32.0 MGD Population Served: ~330,000 […]
Introduction One of the most persistent challenges facing municipal engineers today is the accurate monitoring of Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) and stormwater systems under regulatory consent decrees. The engineering challenge is multifaceted: equipment must survive in harsh, rag-prone environments, operate reliably during rapid hydraulic changes, and provide data accurate enough to satisfy environmental agencies. A […]
The Authoritative Technical Resource for Engineers & Industry Professionals FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility (TMWRF) Location: 8500 Clean Water Way, Reno, Washoe County, Nevada 89502 Operating Authority: City of Reno (Jointly owned by Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County) Design Capacity: 44 MGD (Hydraulic) / 40 MGD (Treatment limited) Current Average […]
Introduction For municipal engineers and utility directors, Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) and stormwater monitoring represents one of the most hostile operating environments in the water sector. Unlike controlled treatment plant headworks, CSO outfalls and remote stormwater retention basins are subject to rapid hydraulic surges, condensing humidity, heavy ragging, and potential submersion. A single failed sensor […]
The authoritative technical profile of Nevada’s largest wastewater reclamation facility. FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Flamingo Water Resource Center (FWRC) Location: Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada Operating Authority: Clark County Water Reclamation District (CCWRD) Design Capacity: 150 MGD Current Average Flow: ~105 MGD Population Served: ~1.1 million (Residential and Resort Corridor) Service Area: Unincorporated Clark […]
1. Introduction to MBBR and IFAS Technologies Moving Bed Biofilm Reactors (MBBR) and Integrated Fixed-Film Activated Sludge (IFAS) systems represent a significant evolution in biological wastewater treatment. As regulatory agencies impose increasingly stringent limits on nutrient discharges—specifically Total Nitrogen (TN) and Total Phosphorus (TP)—and as municipal and industrial facilities face limitations on available land for […]
Plant Name: City of Bend Water Reclamation FacilityLocation: Bend, Deschutes County, OregonOperating Authority: City of Bend Utilities DepartmentDesign Capacity: 12.5 MGD (Max Month Flow)Current Average Flow: ~6.5 – 7.5 MGD (Seasonal Variance)Population Served: ~107,000 residentsService Area: City of Bend Urban Growth Boundary (UGB)Receiving Water Body: Groundwater (Deschutes Aquifer) via Evaporation/PercolationPermit Type: Oregon DEQ WPCF Permit […]
Introduction In the municipal water and wastewater sector, the “dry pit” is a misnomer that frequently leads to expensive equipment failures. While designed to separate mechanical and electrical equipment from the wet well, dry pits and valve vaults are notoriously hostile environments—characterized by high humidity, potential for accidental flooding, corrosive hydrogen sulfide gases, and confined […]
Membrane Bioreactor Technology: Advanced Solutions for Wastewater Treatment In an era where sustainable water management is more critical than ever, membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology stands out as a game-changer in wastewater treatment. This innovative approach combines biological treatment processes with advanced membrane filtration, offering superior effluent quality and efficient nutrient removal. In this post, we'll […]
Location: Salem, Oregon | Operating Authority: City of Salem Public Works FACILITY BASIC INFORMATION Plant Name: Willow Lake Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) Location: 5915 Windsor Island Road N, Salem, OR 97303 Operating Authority: City of Salem Public Works Department Design Capacity (Peak Wet Weather): 155 MGD Current Average Dry Weather Flow: ~25 MGD Population […]