#205: DC's Blue Plains: Tour Of A World Leader
Published on by Travis Loop, Founder of waterloop, a nonprofit news outlet exploring solutions for sustainability in water.
Blue Plains, located in Washington, D.C., holds the title of the world's largest advanced wastewater treatment plant.
In this episode, join Miguel Miranda, a process engineer at DC Water, for an informative and technical tour of the facility. Treating approximately 380 million gallons daily, the plant is a testament to cutting-edge environmental engineering.
Miguel delves into the advanced treatment processes, including nitrification and denitrification, essential for discharge into the Potomac River. He also sheds light on the plant's solid handling techniques, from initial screening and removal to thermal hydrolysis and digestion, effectively converting waste into energy and biosolids for beneficial use.