Singapore EDB spotlights wastewater recycling leadership in October 2026 feature
On 5 October 2026, Singapore's Economic Development Board published a feature on its own news portal framing Singapore's wastewater recycling programme as a reference model for the rest of the world. The article signals the EDB's intent to engage foreign operators, technology vendors and engineering contractors on used-water projects, and positions Singapore as a benchmark site for water-stressed plant managers and procurement leads evaluating large-scale reuse. The supplied source does not report a headline flow figure, so any plant-scale numbers in m³/day or population equivalent cannot be quoted from this article and must be treated as missing input.
Hungary, Togo push to move Greater Lomé sludge plants from 2025 MoU to build, October 2026
On 2 October 2026, Togo First reported that Hungary's ambassador to Togo, Tamás Fehér Endre, met President of the Council Faure Gnassingbé in Lomé on 25 September 2026 to push two fecal sludge treatment plants — planned for Aképé and Djagblé under a 22 January 2025 memorandum between Togo and Hungarian firm Pureco — toward construction. Pureco will design and build the plants using mechanical pretreatment, biological treatment, clarification and sludge dewatering, the same configuration it runs in Ghana at Kumasi, Takoradi and Tamale. Sites are still subject to studies. For operators and buyers, this is a turnkey decentralized sludge build targeting unsewered catchments, not a sewered municipal works.
California Water Board Amends SBIWTP Permit for 35 MGD Tijuana River Flows, Sept 2026
On 25 September 2026, the California State Water Resources Control Board published an updated account of the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant, confirming that the San Diego Water Board had adopted Order No. R9-2026-0005 on 8 April 2026, amending the SBIWTP's NPDES Permit to authorise a 10 MGD expansion. The plant is now treating up to 35 MGD, blending advanced primary effluent with 25 MGD of activated-sludge secondary effluent before ocean discharge. The amendment adds a 1 December 2026 Treatment Optimization Report and weekly fecal coliform and E. coli monitoring at Dairy Mart Bridge. EPA notes a $300 million USMCA programme is funding the longer-term 25 to 50 MGD rehabilitation and expansion due to complete by mid-2031.
Tijuana River sewage spill keeps San Diego beaches closed, October 2026
San Diego County had four beach closures and five advisories in force as of 3 October 2026 because raw sewage from the Tijuana River in Mexico continued to reach local waters, The UCSD Guardian reported on 5 October 2026. The trigger follows the May 2026 collapse of Tijuana's 10-mile Parallel Gravity Line, which released millions of gallons of untreated sewage and pushed transboundary flow from about 10 million to 34 million gallons within three days. For coastal or transboundary municipal plant operators, the event is a direct signal on the disinfection and integrated treatment stages of a screening-to-disinfection train, and on the margin to carry when raw sewage bypasses the trunk.
Arizona board approves $14.2M for Mexico desalination and reuse studies, Oct 2026
Arizona's Water Infrastructure Finance Authority board approved about $14.2 million in study funds at a 5 October 2026 special meeting, according to reporting published on 7 October 2026: roughly $8.5 million for a second Gulf of California desalination feasibility study and about $5.7 million for a water-reuse study that could include Tijuana, Mexicali and San Luis Rio Colorado. Both are proposed by the Acciona-Fengate Water Augmentation Alliance, and the desalination plant is sized at up to 500,000 acre-feet a year. For treatment-plant operators and procurement leads, the move formalises cross-border reuse and desalination as a procurement track against a Mexican reuse market that already runs 143.8 cubic metres per second through municipal plants.
EPA reports progress on Tijuana River sewage infrastructure, October 2026
On 2 October 2026, Wastewater Digest reported EPA's third-quarter 2026 update on Tijuana River sewage infrastructure, headlined by the September 2026 award of the first major construction contract to expand the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant to 50 MGD from 35 MGD. The update also covered the completed Parallel Gravity Line, the start of Phase 2 Tijuana River Gates work, and meter-level progress on four Mexican sewage interceptors, with full SBIWTP design approval expected in October 2026 ahead of a potential El Niño winter.
How Chemicals Plants Near Skippack Meet 2026 Pretreatment Limits Before Sewer Discharge
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Trusted Firms for PFAS Treatment Technology Evaluation: 2026 Buyer's Guide
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DAF or Clarifier for Fabricated Metals Wastewater in Hanover, US: 2026 Factory Guide
DAF or clarifier for fabricated metals wastewater in Hanover, US — 2026 factory guide comparing TSS, FOG and metals removal, footprint, cost, and compliance for 40 CFR 433.
Screw Press Energy Efficiency in Wastewater Treatment (2026 Guide)
Screw press energy efficiency explained for 2026: kWh/tonne data, comparisons vs centrifuges and belt presses, and design factors that drive power draw.
How to Size a Containerized MBR STP in Jakarta, Indonesia (2026 Guide)
2026 engineering guide to sizing a containerized MBR STP for Jakarta residential and camp projects: per-capita flow, peak factors, container selection and MBR sizing.
Maintenance Schedules to Prevent Sand & Grit Accumulation in Wastewater Tanks (2026 Guide)
2026 guide to maintenance schedules that prevent sand and grit accumulation in wastewater tanks — inspection cadence, removal methods, and downstream equipment protection.
Data Center Wastewater & Cooling Blowdown Treatment in Santo Domingo (2026 Guide)
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2026 guide to textile wastewater treatment in Ghana — process selection, Ghana-specific discharge rules, DAF/UF/RO sizing and supplier checklist for wet-processing mills.
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2026 guide for food & beverage plants near Dumas, TX on meeting EPA categorical pretreatment limits before sewer discharge — TCEQ, FOG, BOD, permit strategy.
DAF or Clarifier for Petroleum Wastewater in Oregon (2026 Factory Guide)
2026 buyer's guide for Oregon petroleum refineries: choose DAF or clarifier based on 40 CFR Part 419 limits, DEQ narrative toxics, and Pacific Northwest rain loading.
How to Size a Containerized MBR STP for Bandung Projects (2026 Guide)
2026 engineering guide to sizing a containerized MBR STP for residential and camp projects in Bandung, Indonesia — flow, container selection, compliance.
Rural Sewage Treatment in Ghana: 2026 Engineering & Sourcing Guide
Rural sewage treatment in Ghana explained for 2026: coverage gaps, decentralized tech options, sizing logic and supplier selection criteria.
Data Center Cooling Blowdown Treatment in Manaus, Brazil: 2026 Engineering Guide
2026 engineering guide to data center wastewater and cooling blowdown treatment in Manaus, Brazil: wet-bulb design, CONAMA 430 limits, and reuse trains.
How Petroleum Plants Near Oklahoma City Meet Pretreatment Limits in 2026
2026 guide to pretreatment compliance for petroleum plants near Oklahoma City. Covers OPDES, DEQ limits, oil/water separation, and DAF pretreatment for sewer discharge.
Benefits of Adopting Chrome 6 Free Processes in Industrial Pretreatment (2026 Guide)
Discover the 2026 benefits of chrome 6 free industrial pretreatment: regulatory compliance, worker safety, lower waste handling and proven corrosion performance.
How Does a Constructed Wetland Work? Process, Design & Industrial Use
How does a constructed wetland work? Learn the subsurface flow process, plant and microbial roles, design types, and where they fit in industrial wastewater treatment.
DAF or Clarifier for Mining/Metals Wastewater in Prattville, AL: 2026 Factory Guide
2026 Prattville mining & metals guide: when to choose DAF vs clarifier under 40 CFR 440/433, ADEM limits, and how to spec a hybrid train.
How to Size a Containerized MBR STP for Surat Residential & Camp Projects (2026 Guide)
2026 engineering guide to sizing a containerized MBR STP in Surat, India — per-capita flow, peak factors, container selection and reuse compliance.
Hotel & Resort Wastewater Treatment in Ghana: 2026 Engineering Guide
2026 engineering guide to hotel and resort wastewater treatment in Ghana: EPA L.I. 1652 limits, sizing math, and MBR vs WSZ vs SBR trade-offs.
Data Center Wastewater & Cooling Blowdown Treatment in Lubumbashi, DRC (2026 Guide)
2026 engineering guide to data center wastewater and cooling blowdown treatment in Lubumbashi, DRC — cycles, discharge, and reuse.
How Mining/Metals Plants Near Manvel Meet 2026 Pretreatment Limits
2026 guide to NPDES, 40 CFR 430/434, and POTW pretreatment limits for mining and metals plants near Manvel, with a four-stage treatment train.
Sludge Thickening Centrifuge Working Principle: 2026 Engineering Guide
How a sludge thickening centrifuge separates solids in wastewater treatment — centrifugal force formula, decanter vs disc stack, and 2026 efficiency benchmarks explained.
How Does a Filter Press Work? Process, Components & Sludge Dewatering Guide
Learn how a filter press works step by step — slurry feeding, pressure filtration, cake formation, and discharge. Includes component diagram, operating parameters, and 2026 industry data.
DAF or Clarifier for Fabricated Metals Wastewater in Elk Grove Village: 2026 Factory Guide
Elk Grove Village fabricated metals factories: DAF vs clarifier for oils, metals and TSS in 2026. Process logic, sizing triggers, and decision checklist.
