Forest Glen

Water Reclamation Facility

Fast Facts

Location
Castroville, TX
GPD
175,000
Date
2023
Influent
450 mg/l
Effluent
Non-Detectable

The Challenge

The existing wastewater treatment plant was operating beyond its capacity and needed replacement to accommodate the needs of approximately 1,170 homes. The challenge was to construct a new facility capable of handling 175,000 gallons per day with an influent BOD of 450 mg/l, without disrupting the operation of the existing plant. The new system also needed to fit within a compact space, maintain continuity of service during construction, and meet Class A+ reclaimed water standards for community irrigation.

The Solution

A new MBR treatment system was designed featuring partially buried concrete tanks with 17 feet of process tanks, optimally occupying a 75′ x 75′ area. This configuration allowed the existing plant to continue operating uninterrupted during the construction phase. The new system now successfully delivers high-quality effluent that exceeds Class A+ standards, which is reused for irrigation within the community, providing a space-efficient and robust solution to the capacity challenges.