WWTFSP App.E SWWTP Existing Facilities

Appendix E: Summary of Southside Wastewater
Treatment Plant Existing Facilities
Version 2.1
December 2010
Prepared by:
Carollo Engineers, Inc.
Registration No. F-882
Dallas Water Utilities

Summary of SWWTP Existing Facilities
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0
Facilities Overview...................................................................................................3
1.1
Construction History...................................................................................................... 3
2.0
Influent Pumping and Peak Flow Handling............................................................7
3.0
Liquid Treatment Facilities....................................................................................10
4.0
Advanced Secondary Treatment Facilities ..........................................................16
5.0
Solids Treatment Facilities....................................................................................18
Appendix A
Glossary of Acronyms and Terms............................................................20
Appendix B
References..................................................................................................23
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Section 1.0
1.0
Facilities Overview
FACILITIES OVERVIEW
Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant (SWWTP) is the smaller of Dallas Water Utilities' (DWU) two
wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and is permitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality (TCEQ) to treat 110 mgd on an average annual day and 195 million gallons per day (mgd) on a
peak two-hour basis. The SWWTP, located at 10011 Log Cabin Road on the east side of the Trinity
River is an advanced secondary treatment facility providing preliminary, primary, secondary, and
advanced secondary treatment. Each level of treatment includes the following specific process units:
Preliminary treatment includes the following:
Influent pumping
Fine screening
Grit removal units
Odor control equipment
Primary treatment uses the primary clarifiers
Secondary treatment includes the following:
Activated sludge biological reactors
Secondary clarifiers
Tertiary treatment/effluent filtration includes the following:
Chlorine disinfection
Filtration
Sulfur dioxide dechlorination
Solids handling and processing includes the following:
Sludge screening and thickening
Anaerobic digestion stabilization
Dewatering
Sidestream treatment basins and clarifiers
Dedicated land disposal
Treated effluent is discharged to the Upper Trinity River in Segment No. 0805 of the Trinity River Basin.
Solids from Central Wastewater Treatment Plant (CWWTP) are pumped to the SWWTP and combined
with SWWTP solids for treatment and disposal.
1.1
Construction History
The SWWTP was originally constructed in 1966. Since 1966, three major construction phases as well as
miscellaneous process improvement projects have brought SWWTP to its current arrangement. Table
1-1 contains details of major construction projects at SWWTP from 1966 to 2006.
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Section 1.0
Facilities Overview
Table 1-1: SWWTP Major Construction Projects

Year
Initiated
Phase
1966
Original
1975
Phase I
1979
Phase II
1988
Phase III
1996
Anaerobic digester and plant sewer improvements
Rerating - Aeration basins improved to allow denitrification
Clarifier and mechanical improvements
Solids screening and thickening facility
2002
Anaerobic digesters no. 11, 12, and 13
2003
Anaerobic digesters no. 9 and 10
Influent pump station improvements
Modification of flow splitter structure
Diffused aeration and process improvements
Sidestream treatment improvements
Dewatering facility
1999
2006
2007
2009
The following figures represent the current site layout, piping plans, and process flow for the SWWTP.
Refer to Figure 1-1 for the overall site layout. Refer to Figure 1-2 for the SWWTP Process Flow Diagram.
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Facilities Overview
Figure 1-1: SWWTP Facility Layout
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Facilities Overview
Figure 1-2: SWWTP Process Flow Diagram

SPECIAL
MANHOLE
B
PISTA
GRIT
BASIN
4
FLOW
SPLITTER
BOX
IPS
C
PRIMARY
CLARIFIERS
6
AERATION
BASINS
6
CHLORINE
CONTACT
BASINS
2
SECONDARY
CLARIFIERS
6
FILTERS
12
DECHLOR.
SURGE
BASIN
RAS
EFFLUENT
PUMP
STATION
B
SURGE
BASIN
PEAK FLOW
BASIN
AERATED
GRIT
REMOVAL
3
PRIMARY
CLARIFIERS
3
AERATION
BASINS
3
PRIMARY SLUDGE AND SCUM
CHLORINE
CONTACT
BASINS
3
SECONDARY
CLARIFIERS
3
FILTERS
6
EFFLUENT
PUMP
STATION
A
CENTRATE
CENTRIFUGE
STORAGE
BASIN
A-1
TWAS
DILUTE
WELL
GRAVITY THICKENED
BELT
SLUDGE
THICKENERS
WELL
SLUDGE
STORAGE
BELT FILTER PRESS
BIOSOLIDS TO
DEDICATED LAND
DISPOSAL
UNSTABILIZED
SOLIDS TO
LANDFILL
BLEND TANK
SIDESTREAM
TREATMENT
CLARIFIERS
SIDESTREAM
TREATMENT
AERATION BASINS
RAS
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OUTFALL
AERATED
BLEND
TANKS
WASH
WATER
ANAEROBIC
DIGESTERS
FILTRATE
SOLIDS
BASIN B
A LAGOON
EFFLUENT
METER
MANHOLE
A
WAS
WASH
WATER
SCREENS
DECHLOR.
RAS
WAS
CWWTP
SLUDGE
EFFLUENT
METER
MANHOLE
B
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WASHWATER
LEGEND:
LIQUID PROCESS
SOLID PROCESS
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Section 2.0
Influent Pumping and Peak Flow Handling
2.0
INFLUENT PUMPING AND PEAK FLOW HANDLING
2.1.1
Influent Raw Wastewater Conveyance
Wastewater from the collection system is conveyed through a series of diversion structures and pump
stations that distribute the flow between the CWWTP and SWWTP. Operation of this system is
dependent upon current flow conditions and varies on a daily basis based on predetermined system
parameters.
2.1.2
Peak Flow Pump Station
The peak flow pumps serving the SWWTP are housed within the Influent Pump Station C (IPSC). Details
regarding these pumps are contained in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1: Peak Flow Pumps Equipment Details

Pump Type/Size
Vertical Turbine
Recirculation, 30 mgd
1
Number of
Pumps
Firm
Capacity (1)
Total
Capacity (1)
Maximum
Pumping
Capacity (1)
30 mgd
60 mgd
60 mgd
Limited to 260 mgd due to hydraulic limitations
2.1.3
Peak Flow Storage Basins
Four peak blow basins are currently in use at SWWTP. They provide off-line storage of raw wastewater
entering the plant, usually during high wet weather flows or other periods such as emergency or
maintenance situations.
The four existing peak flow basins are located adjacent to and west of IPSC. The combined total existing
storage volume of the four basins is approximately 158 MG. Basins no. 1, no. 2, and no. 3 are
constructed in a common structure; basin no. 4 is constructed separately. Common vertical concrete
divider walls separate peak flow basins no. 1, no. 2, and no. 3. Long notches cut into the top of the
divider walls act as broad crested fixed weirs. When influent flow diversion and storage is required, a
motor operated sluice gate and discharge chute direct influent flow from a 48-inch line to feed peak flow
basin no. 1. The 48-inch influent line is connected to the twin 84-inch discharge lines from IPSC
upstream of the splitter box that directs flow to the rest of SWWTP. The flow rate into peak flow basin no.
1 is metered and controlled by throttling a motor operated 36-inch plug valve located in Meter Manhole A.
When peak flow basin no. 1 is filled, the excess flow spills over the dividing walls fixed weir into peak flow
basin no. 2. This process continues until excess flow from peak flow basin no. 2 fills basin peak flow
basin no. 3.
Once filled, any or all three of the existing peak flow basins may be drained via individual outlet structures
that discharge into a common 48-inch diameter gravity drain line that routes flow back to the wet well of
IPSC. The influent line to peak flow basin no. 1 and all drain lines are controlled with motor operated
sluice gates. Although multiple basins are usable, the flow must always use the sequence of first filling
peak flow basin no. 1, then no. 2, and finally no. 3. If either of the first two basins should be inoperable,
the subsequent basin(s) are rendered inoperable, as well.
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Figure 2-1: Profile of Peak Storage Basins
2.1.4
Influent Pump Station C
IPSC is located on the SWWTP site. It pumps wastewater to the flow splitter structure received from the
following basins of the DWU collection system: the White Rock Creek Basin, the Five Mile Creek Basin,
the Hickory Creek Basin, the Prairie Creek Basin, and the Elam Creek Basin.
Refer to Table 2-2 for a summary of the basin sizes and locations within the collection system.
Table 2-2: SWWTP Basin Sizes and Locations

Basin
White Rock Creek
Size
93 square miles
Location
Upper, Middle, and Lower White Rock Creek
Basins located on the east side of Dallas stretching
North to the George Bush Turnpike
South to Loop 12
East to the City of Mesquite
West to the Dallas North Tollway
Five Mile Creek
49 square miles
Southwest part of Dallas
Hickory Creek
10.6 square miles
Southeast part of Dallas
Prairie Creek
16.4 square miles
Pleasant Grove
22 square miles
Elam Creek
6.7 square miles
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Section 2.0
The IPSC was constructed during the Phase III improvements to SWWTP. Refer to Table 2-3 for current
pumping capacities of the IPSC.
Table 2-3: Pumping Capacity of Influent Pump Station C Equipment Details

Pump Type/Size
Number of
Pumps
Firm Capacity(1)
Total
Capacity(1)
Maximum
Pumping
Capacity(1)
290 mgd
348 mgd
348 mgd
Dry Pit Vertical Centrifugal

58 mgd
1
Limited to 260 mgd due to hydraulic limitations
The IPSC also houses six vertical bar screens located upstream of the influent pumps. Details for these
screens are found in Table 2-4.
Table 2-4: Bar Screens Description Equipment Details

Type of Screen
Number of
Screens
Bar Spacing
Dimensions
Capacity,
Each Unit
Total
Capacity
Vertical Bar Screen
3.4 inch
6 ft by 51 ft
80 mgd
480 mgd
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Section 3.0
3.0
Liquid Treatment Facilities
LIQUID TREATMENT FACILITIES
The following sections describe the liquid treatment facilities at SWWTP.
3.1.1
SWWTP Preliminary Treatment
SWWTP Preliminary Treatment is accomplished with grit removal. Wastewater received from IPSC flows
through a flow distribution structure that distributes flow between the combined Phase I/II section and the
Phase III section of SWWTP. Aerated grit removal is used in the combined Phase I/II train. Vortex grit
removal is used in the Phase III train.
Table 3-1: SWWTP Preliminary Treatment Equipment Details

Facility
Status
Number of
Units
Rated
Capacity
Each Unit
Total
Rated
Capacity
Aerated Grit
Chamber
Phase I Headworks
Complex
1975
37.5 mgd
37.5 mgd
Aerated Grit
Chamber
Phase II Headworks
Complex
1979
37.5 mgd
75 mgd
Vortex Grit
Chambers
Phase III Headworks

Complex
1988
37.5 mgd
150 mgd
Process
3.1.2
SWWTP Primary Treatment
For the Phase I/II facilities, the degritted wastewater flows from the effluent trough of the aerated grit
chambers to the primary clarifiers with each grit unit paired with one clarifier. The effluent troughs are
interconnected with slide gates to provide operational flexibility if a unit is out of service. For Phase III
facilities, the wastewater flows by gravity from the grit units to a junction box that distributes the flow
equally to the primary clarifiers. Primary clarified effluent exits the clarifiers over peripheral weirs and
flows to the aeration basins. Solids and scum collection in the primary clarifiers consists of spiral solids
scraped blades, energy dissipating inlets (EDIs), flocculating feed-wells, and scum collection beaches.
Solids collected by the scraper arms are collected in a hopper on the floor of each tank. Table 3-2
contains equipment data for the clarifiers and sludge and scum pumps.
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Table 3-2: SWWTP Primary Treatment Equipment Details

Capacity per Clarifier (mgd)
Process
Primary
Clarifiers
Facility
Number
of Units
Dimensions
Weir L. = 574 ft
Phase I
Basin
Complex
TCEQ
TCEQ
TCEQ
TCEQ
Chap. 217
Chap. 217
Chap. 317
Chap. 317
Average
Peak
Average
Peak
10
16
10
16
10
16
10
16
10
16
10
16
L = 131 ft
W = 131 ft
SWD = 10 ft
Primary
Clarifiers
Phase II
Basin
Complex
Weir L. = 524 ft
L = 131 ft
W = 131 ft
SWD = 10 ft
Primary
Clarifiers
Phase III
Basin
Complex
L = 130 ft
W =132 ft
SWD=14 ft
Notes:
Chap. 217 avg Q uses SL 1,000 gpd/sf, HDT 108 min, WL 20,000 gpd/ft
Chap. 217 Peak Q uses SL 1,800 gpd/sf, HDT 54 min, WL 30,000 gpd/ft
Chap. 317 avg Q uses SL = 1,000 gpd/sf, WL 20,000 gpd/ft
Chap. 317 Peak Q uses SL 1,800 gpd/sf, HDT 54 min, WL 30,000 gpd/ft
WL = Weir Loading; SL = Surface Loading; HDT = Hydraulic Detention Time; L = Length; W = Width;
D = Depth; SWD = Side-Water Depth
Table 3-3: Primary Sludge and Scum Pumps Equipment Details

Process
Facility
Number of
Units
Capacity
Each Unit (gpm)
Progressing Cavity Primary

Sludge Pumps
Phase I Primary
Clarifier Complex
130 at 69 feet (ft)

total discharge head
(TDH)

Sludge Pumps
Phase II Primary
Clarifier Complex
130 at 69 ft TDH

Sludge Pumps
Phase III Primary

Clarifier Complex
130 at 69 ft TDH
Progressing Cavity Primary Scum

Pumps
Phase I Primary
Clarifier Complex
130 at 69 ft TDH

Pumps
Phase II Primary
Clarifier Complex
130 at 69 ft TDH
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Process
Pumps
Number of
Units
Facility
Phase III Primary
Clarifier Complex
Capacity
Each Unit (gpm)
130 at 69 ft TDH
Notes:
gpm = gallons per minute
3.1.3
SWWTP Secondary Treatment
The treatment process consists of a total of nine separate individual treatment process trains. Each train
has an original design capacity of 10 mgd and consists of an aeration basin and a secondary clarifier that
receives primary clarifier effluent. Based on the plant performance, the treatment capacity of each train
was rerated to 12.2 mgd.
SWWTP Aeration Basins
The existing aeration basins at SWWTP were originally configured as complete mix reactors with surface
aeration but were converted to conventional plug flow reactors from 2000 to 2003. Compressed air is
distributed to nine treatment zones in each train among which are anoxic zones and oxic zones. The
anoxic bioselector zones provide denitrification for alkalinity recovery, improve solids settleability, and
control populations of filamentous organisms. A submersible pump located in the oxic zone returns
mixed liquor to the anoxic zone for denitrification. The anoxic zones occupy 22 percent of the total basin
volume. After flowing through the bioselector and anoxic zones, the high oxygen demand of the
wastewater is met in the oxic zones. Each oxic zone is separated by submerged baffle walls to provide
0.5 in. of head loss between the two zones at the maximum monthly plant flow. The baffles ensure
passage of floatable materials. A total of 85 percent of the flow goes over the top of the baffles while 15
percent flows through small ports at the bottom. The ports allow for drainage when the basin is removed
from service.
The bioselectors and the anoxic zones employ coarse bubble diffusers and the oxic zones uses fine
bubble diffusers. Four single-stage centrifugal blowers are housed in the blower building and provide air
to each aeration basin. Each unit is equipped with a complete closed-loop dissolved oxygen (DO) control
system.
Under a peak flow scenario, a step feed system is used to route primary clarifier effluent to the oxic zones
of the aeration basins to minimize the amount of solids that are washed out of the system. The data in
Table 3-4 and Table 3-5 provides details for these treatment trains and the associated internal mixed
liquor suspended solids (MLSS) recycle pumps.
Table 3-4: SWWTP Aeration Basins Equipment Details
Process
Aeration
Basin
Facility
Phase I Aeration
Complex
Number of
Units
1
Dimensions
L = 130 ft
HDT at 110
mgd Average
Capacity
(hrs)
HDT at 195
mgd Peak
Capacity
(hrs)
5.0
2.8
5.0
2.8
W = 130 ft
SWD = 20 ft
Aeration
Basins
Phase II Aeration
Complex
L = 130 ft
W = 130 ft
SWD = 20 ft
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Process
Aeration
Basins
Facility
Number of
Units
Phase III Aeration

Complex
Dimensions
HDT at 110
mgd Average
Capacity
(hrs)
HDT at 195
mgd Peak
Capacity
(hrs)
5.0
2.8
L = 130 ft
W = 130 ft
SWD = 20 ft
Table 3-5: Internal Recycle Pumps Equipment Details

Process
Number
of Units
Facility
Type
Capacity
Each Unit (gpm)
Internal Recycle of MLSS
Phase I Aeration
Basin Complex
Vertical
Centrifugal
6,500 at 5 ft TDH
Phase II Aeration
Basin Complex
Vertical
Centrifugal
6,500 at 5 ft TDH
Phase III Aeration

Basin Complex
Vertical
Centrifugal
6,500 at 5 ft TDH
SWWTP Secondary Clarifiers

The secondary clarifiers receive mixed liquor from the aeration basins. The clarifiers are center fed with a
peripheral flow pattern for the overflow. The solids and scum collection equipment in the secondary
clarifiers consist of spiral solids collection blades, influent EDIs, and flocculation feed wells. The solids
are moved by rake arms on a center drive toward the center of the clarifier, where it is drawn off through a
return activated solids (RAS) suction pipe. The RAS pumps remove solids from the bottom of the clarifier
and return the solids to the aeration basins. The solids wasting pumps remove waste activated solids
(WAS) from the RAS suction piping and send it to the thickening facilities. Refer to Table 3-6 and Table
3-5 for secondary clarifier and pumping equipment details.
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Table 3-6: SWWTP Secondary Treatment Equipment Details

Capacity per Clarifier (mgd)
Process
Facility
Secondary
Clarification
Phase I
Clarifier
Complex
No.
of
Units
Dimensions
L = 130 ft
TCEQ
Chap.
217
Average
TCEQ
Chap.
217
Peak
TCEQ
Chap.
317
Average
TCEQ
Chap.
317
Peak
TCEQ
Chap.
317 Max
Solids
Loading/
Clar.
(lbs/d)
10
16
10
16
845,000
10
16
10
16
845,000
10
16
10
16
845,000
W = 130 ft
SWD = 16
ft
Secondary
Clarification
Phase II
Clarifier
Complex
L = 130 ft
W = 130 ft
SWD = 16
ft
Secondary
Clarification
Phase III
Clarifier
Complex
L = 130 ft
W = 130 ft
SWD = 16
ft
Notes:
Chap. 217 avg. Q uses WL= 20,000 gpd/ft
Chap 217 peak Q uses SL = 1,200 gpd/sf, WL = 30,000 gpd/ft, HDT 1.8 hrs
Chap. 317 avg. Q uses SL = 600 gpd/sf, WL = 20,000 gpd/sf, HDT 3 hrs
Chap. 317 peak Q uses SL = 1,200 gpd/sf, WL = 30,000 gpd/sf, solids loading = 50 lb/d/sf, solids
loading = 50 lb/d/sf, HDT 1.5 hrs
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Table 3-7: RAS/WAS/Secondary Scum Pumps Equipment Details

Process
Facility
Number of
Units
Type
Capacity
Each Unit (gpm)
RAS Pumps
Phase I Secondary
Clarifier Complex
Horizontal
Centrifugal
7,000 at 18 ft TDH
RAS Pumps
Phase II Secondary
Clarifier Complex
Horizontal
Centrifugal
7,000 at 18 ft TDH
RAS Pumps
Phase III Secondary

Clarifier Complex
Horizontal
Centrifugal
7,000 at 18 ft TDH
WAS Pumps
Phase I Secondary
Clarifier Complex
Progressing Cavity
175
WAS Pumps
Phase II Secondary
Clarifier Complex
Progressing Cavity
175
WAS Pumps
Phase III Secondary

Clarifier Complex
Progressing Cavity
175
Scum Pumps
Phase I Secondary
Clarifier Complex
Progressing Cavity
175
Scum Pumps
Phase II Secondary
Clarifier Complex
Progressing Cavity
175
Scum Pumps
Phase III Secondary

Clarifier Complex
Progressing Cavity
175
3.1.4
SWWTP Blower Facility
The aeration supply for the Phase I/II aeration basins are provided by four single-stage centrifugal
blowers that were installed in 2007. Table 3-8 presents the details of the aeration blowers.
Table 3-8: SWWTP Blower Facility Equipment Details

Process
Aeration
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Status
No. Units
Capacity per Unit
Blower Building
Single Stage
Centrifugal Blower
with 2,000 hp
motor
33,000 scfm
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Section 4.0
4.0
Advanced Secondary Treatment Facilities
ADVANCED SECONDARY TREATMENT FACILITIES
Following secondary clarification, flow is sent to advanced secondary treatment consisting of disinfection
and filtration followed by final effluent pumping.
4.1.1
Chlorine Contact Basins
Chlorine is used to disinfect the wastewater before filtration, dechlorination, and final discharge. Liquid
chlorine flows under pressure to evaporators where the liquid chlorine is converted to gaseous chlorine.
The gaseous chlorine then flows under vacuum to chlorinators where it is metered and directed to the
respective application points. SWWTP can apply chlorine at the following points:
The plant influent
The chlorine contact basins to help aid in reducing bacteriological growth in the effluent filters
The RAS lines to reduce solids bulking
The primary clarifiers for maintenance
Flow entering the Phase I/II treatment trains is measured using a sharp crested weir near the influent gate
with a continuous level sensor upstream of the weir.
Refer to Table 4-1 and Table 4-2 for details regarding the chlorine equipment and contact basins.
Table 4-1: Chlorine Contact Basin Details Equipment Details
Process
Disinfection
Facility
Number of Units
Phase I Chlorine
Contact Basins
Dimensions
TCEQ Chap.
217 and 317
Cap/Basin at 20
Minute Detention
Time (mgd)
34
L = 87.5 ft
W = 42 ft
SWD = 17 ft
Disinfection
Phase II Chlorine
Contact Basins
34
L = 87.5 ft
W = 42 ft
SWD = 17 ft
Disinfection
Phase III Chlorine

Contact Basins
91
L = 162 ft
W = 65 ft
SWD = 16 ft
Table 4-2: Chlorine Equipment Details

Process
Facility
Number of
Units
Capacity
45 ton
Disinfection
Chlorine Storage Tanks
Disinfection
Evaporators
Disinfection
Chlorinators
11
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4.1.2
Advanced Secondary Treatment Facilities
Filtration
Disinfected water is filtered in two filter complexes. The filters are mono-media type utilizing activated
anthracite with support gravel and under drain systems. The Phase I/II filters are equipped with surface
wash. The Phase III filter complex utilizes an air scour backwash system to improve the backwashing
performance of the filters. Clearwells for the filtered effluent are located underneath the filter complexes
and can be interconnected. Backwash water is drawn from the clearwell to each filter complex. A filter
bypass line exists to divert flow during high river conditions. Refer to Table 4-3 for filter equipment
details.
Table 4-3: Filter Equipment Details

Facility
No. of
Units
Filtration
Phase I/II Filter

Complex
Filtration
Phase III Filter

Complex
12
Process
4.1.3
Dimensions
Media
Depth
L = 20 ft
4 ft
W = 30 ft
L = 20 ft
4 ft
W = 30 ft
Dechlorination
Dechlorination is provided downstream of both the filters and the filter bypass line in dedicated
dechlorination structures. Sulfur dioxide is added to the treated effluent to consume the chlorine residual.
4.1.4
Effluent Pump Station
Effluent pumps are used to pump treated effluent under high river conditions. Equipment details for these
pumps are found in Table 4-4.
Table 4-4: Effluent Pump Station Equipment Details

Number of Units
Capacity Per
Pump (mgd)
Firm Capacity
(mgd)
Total Capacity
(mgd)
Vertical Turbine
37
74
111
Screw
50
150
200
Pump Type/Size
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Section 5.0
5.0
Solids Treatment Facilities
SOLIDS TREATMENT FACILITIES
Solids from CWWTP solids holding tank are pumped and combined with SWWTP scum and solids at the
screens located at the thickening building. The combined sludge is screened, thickened with gravity belt
thickeners, digested, dewatered with belt filter presses, and hauled to a dedicated land disposal site.
Details of the screens, gravity belt thickeners, and belt filter presses are contained in Table 5-1.
Table 5-1: Screens, Gravity Belt Thickeners, and Belt Filter Presses Equipment Details
Process
Facility
Number
of Units
Capacity
per Unit
Miscellaneous
Rotary Screens
(6 mm)
SWWTP Solids
Processing
1,800 gpm
6 mm bar spacing
Gravity Belt
Thickeners
SWWTP Solids
Processing
800 to 900 gpm
3 meter belt width
1.4% influent solids
4.5% effluent solids
2 meter belt width
1,200 lb/hr solids loading
1% to 2% influent solids
15% to 20% effluent

solids
Belt Filter
Presses (1)
SWWTP Solids
Processing
10
225 to 300 gpm
Notes:
1
A new dewatering facility with 12 belt filter presses is under construction at SWWTP. The existing
dewatering facilities will be decommissioned when the new facility is on-line.
To reduce the ammonia loading in the SWWTP recycle streams, the dewatering filtrate is treated in a
sidestream treatment facility that consists of an equalization basin, anoxic and oxic aeration basins, and
clarifiers. The conventional sidestream treatment process helps to reduce the stress on the aeration
basins and aids in meeting the discharge limits for NH3-N. The following streams are sent back to the
head of the plant:
Filter backwash water effluent
Centrate from the centrifuges
Wash water from the belt filter presses
Flow from the storm water ponds
Area drains for the belt filter press building
5.1.1
Digesters
The SWWTP has eleven anaerobic digesters in service that can be operated in either conventional
digestion or acid phase digestion mode. Under conventional digestion mode, thickened sludge is pumped
from the thickened sludge well to the supply well and distributed to all digesters. Under acid phase
digestion mode, thickened sludge is pumped from the thickened sludge well to an acid phase digester.
Prior to entering the acid phase digester, the sludge is preheated to 100 F using steam injection. The
sludge from the acid phase digester is then routed to the methane-phase digesters that to produce class
B sludge. Refer to Table 5-2 for equipment details for the digesters.
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Section 5.0
Solids Treatment Facilities
Table 5-2: Digesters Equipment Details

Process
Number of
Units
Digesters No. 1
and No. 2 (1)
Digesters No. 3
to No. 6
Digesters No. 7
and No. 8
Digesters No. 9
to No. 13
Dimensions
D = 65 ft
SWD = 25.6 ft
D = 90 ft
SWD = 30 ft
D = 90 ft
SWD = 31.5 ft
D = 90 ft
SWD = 38 ft
Type of
Heating
Type of
Mixing
Spiral water
to sludge
heat
exchangers
Hydraulic
Mixing with
Chopper type
Centrifugal
Pumps and
Mixing Nozzles
Concentric
tube water to
sludge heat
exchangers
Hydraulic
Mixing with
Chopper type
Centrifugal
Pumps and
Mixing Nozzles
Concentric
tube water to
sludge heat
exchangers
Vertical Shaft
Mixers
Concentric
tube water to
sludge heat
exchangers
Hydraulic
Mixing with
Chopper type
Centrifugal
Pumps and
Mixing Nozzles
Notes:
1
Decommissioned digesters
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Appendix A
Glossary of Acronyms and Terms
Appendix A Glossary of Acronyms and Terms

Acronym or Term
Definition
APAI
Alan Plummer Associates, Inc. (A consultant company)
BOD
Biochemical Oxygen Demand
BNR
Biological Nutrient Removal
CBOD5
Five-Day Carbonaceous Biochemical Oxygen Demand
CE
Carollo Engineers
Central Wastewater Treatment

Plant
The CWWTP includes two plant sites called the Dallas Plant (DP) and
White Rock Plant (WRP).
cfm
Cubic Square Feet (Foot)
CL2
Chlorine
CWWTP
Central Wastewater Treatment Plant
Basin Depth
D/W
Depth to Width Ratio
DO
Dissolved Oxygen
DWU
EDI
Energy Dissipating Inlets
fps
Feet Per Second
FRP
Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer
ft
Foot
gal
Gallon (s)
GBT
Gravity Belt Thickeners
gpcd
Gallons Per Capita per Day
gpd
Gallons Per Day
gpm
Gallons Per Minute
Hp
Horse Power
hr
Hour
In.
Inch
L/W
Length to Width Ratio
lb
Pound
Meter (s)
MG
Million Gallons
mg/L
Milligrams per Liter
mgd
Million Gallons per Day
min
Minute
NH3
Ammonia
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Appendix A
Acronym or Term
Definition
NH3-N
Ammonia-nitrogen
Nitrification
The reduction of ammonia in wastewater.
Oxygen
OFR
Overflow Rate
Ox
Oxic Zones
Phosphorous
pH
Potential of Hydrogen (measure of acidity)
Pk
Peak
PS
Pump Station
PSI
Pounds Per Square Inch
psig
Pounds per Square Inch Gauge
QD
Design Flowrate
QP
Peak Flowrate
RAS
Return Activated Sludge
RCC
Reinforced Concrete Cylinder
SA
Square Area
scf
Standard Cubic Feet
scfm
Seconds Per Cubic Foot Per Meter
sf
Square Foot
SO2
Sulfur Dioxide
Sq
Square or squared
SRT
Sludge Retention Time
SVI
Sludge Volume Index
SWD
Side Water Depth
SWWTP
Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant
TCEQ
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
TDH
Total Discharge Head
TDS
Total Dissolved Solids
TF
Trickling Filter
TKN
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
TMDLs
Total Maximum Daily Load
TN
Total Nitrogen
Tot
Total
TP
Total Phosphorus
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Appendix A
Acronym or Term
Definition
TPDES
Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
TS
Total Solids
TSS
Total Suspended (non-filterable) Solids
TWAS
Thickened Waste Activated Sludge
VFDs
Variable Frequency Drive (s)
Vol
Volume
WAS
Waste Activated Solids
WET
Whole Effluent Toxicity
WTP
Water Treatment Plant
WWTP
Wastewater Treatment Plant
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Appendix B
References
Appendix B References
Reference
Number
Reference Information
CH2MHill. WWTP Master Plan Update. Dallas: CH2MHill Inc, September 1994.
12
Alan Plummer & Associates. SWWTP Permit Renewal. Dallas: Alan Plummer &
Associates, 2002.
15
HDR. SWWTP - Phase IV Design Evaluation. Dallas: HDR, 2005.
18
CDM. SWWTP Diffused Air Project. Dallas: CDM, Inc., 2006.
24
Freese and Nichols, Inc. Central Plant Process and Hydraulic Modeling Technical
Memorandum No. 1, Summary of Current Planning Information and Key Issues.
Dallas: Freese and Nichols, Inc., March 2004.
25
Freese and Nichols, Inc. Central Wastewater Treatment Plant Hydraulic and Process
Modeling Project Technical Memorandum No. 2. Dallas: Freese and Nichols, Inc.,
August 2005.
26
Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. SWWTP Diffused Aeration and Process
Improvements. Dallas: Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc., June 2006.
62
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Sludge Use, Disposal, and

Transportation, 30 TAC 312, October 1995.
64
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Municipal Solid Waste, 30 TAC 330,

March 2006.
75
Carollo Engineers. Draft Wastewater Treatment Facilities Strategic Plan. January,

2009.
78
MWH. CWWCSA Preliminary DWU Wastewater Flow Projections TM. Dallas: MWH,
May 2005.
82
Dallas SWWTP Permit Renewal April 4, 2006, TCEQ, 2006.
87
Freese and Nichols, Inc. Central Wastewater Treatment Plant Hydraulic and Process
Modeling Project, Technical Memorandum No. 3 Process Alternative Scenarios and
Recommendations. Dallas: Freese and Nichols, Inc., July 2006.
112
HDR. Predesign Report Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant. Dallas: HDR, June
1990.
113
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Technology Transfer, EPA Process Design

Manual For Nitrogen Control, 1975.
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Record of Change
Record of Change
Version 1.0
Date: April 2009
Location in Document
Description of Change
Interim Release
Version 2.0
Global Changes
Date: July 2010
Rewrite to include most current data.

Version 2.1
Date: December 2010
Table 2-3
Added Footnotes
Section 4.1.2
Minor wording changes
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Appendix E: Summary of Southside Wastewater

Treatment Plant Existing Facilities

Dallas Water Utilities

Influent Pumping and Peak Flow Handling............................................................7

Liquid Treatment Facilities....................................................................................10

Advanced Secondary Treatment Facilities ..........................................................16

Solids Treatment Facilities....................................................................................18

Glossary of Acronyms and Terms............................................................20

Dallas Water Utilities

Summary of SWWTP Existing Facilities

Preliminary treatment includes the following:

Grit removal units

Odor control equipment

Primary treatment uses the primary clarifiers

Secondary treatment includes the following:

Activated sludge biological reactors

Tertiary treatment/effluent filtration includes the following:

Sulfur dioxide dechlorination

Solids handling and processing includes the following:

Sludge screening and thickening

Anaerobic digestion stabilization

Sidestream treatment basins and clarifiers

Dedicated land disposal

Dallas Water Utilities

Summary of SWWTP Existing Facilities

Table 1-1: SWWTP Major Construction Projects

Anaerobic digester and plant sewer improvements

Rerating - Aeration basins improved to allow denitrification

Clarifier and mechanical improvements

Solids screening and thickening facility

Anaerobic digesters no. 11, 12, and 13

Anaerobic digesters no. 9 and 10

Influent pump station improvements

Modification of flow splitter structure

Diffused aeration and process improvements

Sidestream treatment improvements

Dallas Water Utilities

Summary of SWWTP Existing Facilities

Figure 1-1: SWWTP Facility Layout

Dallas Water Utilities

Summary of SWWTP Existing Facilities

Figure 1-2: SWWTP Process Flow Diagram

PRIMARY SLUDGE AND SCUM

BELT FILTER PRESS

Dallas Water Utilities

Summary of SWWTP Existing Facilities

Influent Pumping and Peak Flow Handling

INFLUENT PUMPING AND PEAK FLOW HANDLING

Influent Raw Wastewater Conveyance

Peak Flow Pump Station

Table 2-1: Peak Flow Pumps Equipment Details

Limited to 260 mgd due to hydraulic limitations

Peak Flow Storage Basins

Dallas Water Utilities

Summary of SWWTP Existing Facilities

Influent Pumping and Peak Flow Handling

Figure 2-1: Profile of Peak Storage Basins

Influent Pump Station C

Table 2-2: SWWTP Basin Sizes and Locations

North to the George Bush Turnpike

East to the City of Mesquite

West to the Dallas North Tollway

Five Mile Creek

Southwest part of Dallas