Carollo Engineers has been selected to design a new and improved Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant in Odessa, Texas, as the city moves forward with a major wastewater infrastructure modernisation programme.
The City of Odessa is replacing ageing assets at the Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant (BDWRP) to improve treatment performance, strengthen reliability and maintain wastewater treatment and reuse services for local communities and industrial customers.
The project builds on Carollo’s previous work at the site, including a condition assessment and facility master plan that supported the city’s long-term modernisation strategy.
Ageing wastewater infrastructure to be replaced
The Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant was originally constructed in 1977 and was most recently expanded in 1995.
The facility is rated to treat an average daily flow of 12.7 million gallons per day (MGD), with a peak two-hour flow of 47MGD. Most of the treated effluent is reused by industrial customers or for irrigation, while a smaller portion is discharged to Monahan’s Draw.
The city’s upgrade programme is intended to replace ageing infrastructure, improve redundancy, support reliable operations and make the plant more operator friendly.
“These upgrades are a major step in Odessa’s long-term plan to deliver a modern, resilient reclamation facility that’s safer and easier to operate,” said Alex Rowlett, Director of Utilities at the City of Odessa.
“We’re focused on improving performance and reliability while keeping treatment and reuse service online for the community and our industrial customers.”
What the Odessa plant upgrade includes
The improvement programme will include new facilities and modern process and support systems across the plant, from headworks through to disinfection, reclaimed-water delivery and solids handling.
The planned works include improved odour control, replacement of ageing mechanical and piping infrastructure, proven treatment processes, and pumping and conveyance improvements to support reliable performance and redundancy.
Electrical power and controls will also be updated. This includes power distribution, monitoring and control improvements such as SCADA, helping operators run and maintain the facility more efficiently while keeping critical treatment processes online during construction and future expansion.
Carollo to lead design and engineering services
As lead designer, Carollo Engineers will guide the project from early planning through construction. The firm will work with city staff and stakeholders through milestone reviews, public information meetings and City Council briefings.
Carollo will also deliver regulatory-ready plans and construction bid documents for the new water reclamation plant.
“We value the trust the City of Odessa has placed in our team and look forward to supporting the next phase of improvements at the Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant,” said Hutch Musallam, Vice President at Carollo Engineers.
“We’re committed to helping Odessa advance a modern, reliable facility while maintaining uninterrupted treatment and reuse operations.”
Construction of the new Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant is anticipated to be completed by spring 2033.
FAQs
What is the Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant?
The Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant is a wastewater treatment and reuse facility serving Odessa, Texas, and industrial customers in the area.
Why is Odessa replacing the plant?
The existing facility was originally built in 1977 and expanded in 1995. The city is replacing ageing infrastructure to improve treatment performance, reliability, redundancy and operator safety.
How much wastewater does the plant treat?
The plant is rated to treat an average daily flow of 12.7MGD and a peak two-hour flow of 47MGD.
When will the new plant be completed?
Construction of the new Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant is expected to be completed by spring 2033.
