AWWA SOURCES55691

A key concern pertaining to reclaimed water is its water quality. Major factors that affect the water quality include total dissolved solids, and bacterial quality, in addition to the customary factors of biological oxygen demand (BOD) and suspended solids. Additionally, plant siting and acceptability as to safety, odor control, and aesthetics are crucial to the success of the project. This paper discusses how the facility design was optimized to balance these multiple objectives, and still remain a "good neighbor" facility. In summary, the design of the Desert Breeze Water Resource Center required the balancing of multiple objectives -- both engineering and non-engineering. The engineering objectives pertaining to water quality (minimizing the TDS in treated water, bacterial count), and the other plant design factors (odor control, avoidance of chemical usage) were easier to solve. The non-engineering objectives (plant siting, public outreach) were more complex, often tedious, and required a great deal of time and patience. The project took over five years to reach the construction stage, illustrating the essential requirement of long-term commitment to the project. Includes 2 references.

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Edition:

Vol. - No.

Published:

01/01/2002

Number of Pages:

4

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1 file , 130 KB