Case study
New Municipal RO Water Treatment Plant
Explore the new RO water treatment plant designed to reduce TDS levels and ensure compliant drinking water for the detention facility.
Project Summary
Challenge
The primary challenge was to reduce total dissolved solids (TDS) levels from 2,000 mg/L to 500 mg/L, in compliance with TCEQ’s Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for municipal drinking water. TDS is considered one of TCEQ’s secondary health-based contaminants, making this a critical issue for the client.
The facility relied on the City’s water supply, which had no backup system in place. That supply came from an older, smaller water district. Both the City and District’s water infrastructure was over 60 years old, with no major upgrades or consistent maintenance due to chronic underfunding.
The detention center, established as part of a municipal revenue strategy, faced increased pressure due to expansion plans and a rising population of inmates and staff. A dependable supplemental water source was urgently needed, both for daily use and as a contingency in case of City supply failure.
Alpha’s Strategy
Alpha Water & Power developed a phased strategy to reduce the facility’s dependence on aging municipal infrastructure. The goal: establish a reliable, compliant water source that could act as both a primary and backup system.
Turnkey Scope of Work
Alpha provided complete turnkey services, including:
- Well development, drilling, and completion in compliance with TCEQ drinking water standards
- Full-service consulting, design, and engineering
- TCEQ permitting support and regulatory coordination
- Furnishing and installing a containerized water treatment system
- Integration of automation and control systems
- Site supervision, commissioning, and operator training
- All installation work performed directly by Alpha Water & Power
Design. Build. Deliver. Support.
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