City of San Marcos Wastewater Treatment Plant

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On December 17th, 2019, I visited the City of San Marcos Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) in San Marcos, TX.  This facility was first built in January 1969 and is currently permitted for a daily average flow of 9 million gallons per day (MGD).  Since September 2005, Jacobs Engineering (formerly CH2MHill)… Continue reading →

WBMWD Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility

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On November 27th, 2019, I also visited West Basin Municipal Water District (WBMWD)‘s Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility (WRF) in El Segundo, CA.  This facility is an advanced water purification facility (AWPF) similar to OCWD’s GWRS.  Edward C. Little WRF produces approximately 40 million gallons per day (MGD) of… Continue reading →

OCWD Groundwater Replenishment System

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On November 27th, 2019, I visited Orange County Water District (OCWD)’s Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS) in Fountain Valley, CA.  I used to live and work in Fountain Valley and had visited The GWRS many times for my research project.  The GWRS is the world largest advanced water purification facility (AWPF)… Continue reading →

Storm Water BMPs and LID Facilities at Texas State

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On November 12th, 2019, I had an opportunity to walk around the Texas State campus to look for various storm water (= rainwater) best management practices (BMPs) and low-impact development (LID) with Ms. Elizabeth (Lisa) Arceneaux, PE.  There are a number of LID facilities, including permeable pavers, rain water cisterns,… Continue reading →

The United States Bureau of Reclamation Pitch to Pilot Report (Desalination and Water Purification Research Report)

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The final report of my previous research project on the photobiological treatment process funded by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has been published at the Reclamation’s website.    

CRMWD Big Spring Raw Water Production Facility

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On October 31st, 2019, I visited Colorado River Municipal Water District (CRMWD)’s Raw Water Production Facility (RWPF) in Big Spring, TX.  The RWPF started its operation in 2013 as the nation’s first direct potable reuse (DPR) plant.  Biologically treated wastewater from the City of Big Spring Wastewater Treatment Plant is… Continue reading →