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Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM)

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Anubis Engineering’s TDEM Contributions

To support the expansion of the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s (TDEM) new Emergency Operations Center (EOC) headquarters, Anubis is providing planning, permitting, design, construction administration, commissioning support, and operator training services for a modern Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF) to meet the site's anticipated operational needs. The upgraded system is designed to reuse 100% of its treated effluent as Type I reclaimed water, creating a strong example of sustainable water reuse and delivering the lowest lifecycle cost for long-term operations. While the facility will supply the majority of the campus’s reclaimed water needs, TDEM will still supplement its supply by purchasing a small amount of reclaimed water from the City of Austin during periods when demand exceeds the WWTF’s daily production capacity. 
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  • Commissioning date: Fall 2026

Areas of Expertise

BNR/MBR Treatment Overview
The selected Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) / Membrane Bio-Reactor (MBR) treatment process brings together a series of advanced technologies designed to deliver exceptional performance in a compact, and efficient system. It begins with fine screening, which removes debris and protects downstream membranes, followed by BNR selector zones that significantly enhance total nitrogen, carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand (cBOD), and ammonia reduction. From there, the wastewater flows into the MBR process, where biological treatment and membrane filtration work together to produce high-quality effluent. A robust ultraviolet light (UV) disinfection step adds a reliable “belt-and-suspenders” approach to pathogen reduction. To support sustainable operations, solids dewatering minimizes offsite hauling and disposal costs, while reuse disinfection maintains a disinfectant residual required for safe and dependable onsite reclaimed water use. This integrated approach delivers a modern, resilient treatment solution built for long-term performance.

6 Treatment Goals

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36,000 GPD Design Flow

Sized for campus operations

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Compact Footprint

Efficient use of space

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High Automation

Sized for campus operations

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Low to Zero Odor

Clean, unobtrusive design

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High Nutrient Removal

Advanced treatment performance

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Type I Reclaimed Water Production

Supports full reuse on site

Highlights

Advanced Treatment Performance

The WWTF combines BNR and MBR technologies to achieve exceptional nutrient removal and produce high-quality effluent suitable for onsite Type I reclaimed water use. This ensures the new TDEM EOC campus has a reliable, sustainable reclaimed water source that meets stringent treatment standards.

Sustainable Water Reuse Strategy

By reusing 100% of treated effluent, the system significantly reduces demand on municipal supplies while supporting irrigation and non-potable needs across the TDEM EOC headquarters campus. This positions the facility as a model for sustainable onsite reuse.

Compact, Efficient Design

Engineered for a small 36,000 gallons per day (GPD) flow and minimal footprint, the facility delivers full advanced treatment capabilities without requiring extensive land area—ideal for the rapidly developing TDEM EOC campus.

High Reliability & Automation

A fully integrated control system provides high automation, low odor production, and consistent operational reliability, reducing operator workload and ensuring continuous, stable performance even during peak emergency operations.