1. Capacity: The capacity of the facility must be designed to handle the expected volume of wastewater based on the industry's production and processing levels.
2. Water Quality Requirements: The treatment process must take into account the required level of water quality mandated by regulatory bodies, such as the EPA.
3. Pretreatment: Pre-treatment options like screening, clarification, and equalization reduce the load on downstream treatment systems and ensure effective processing.
4. System redundancy: The treatment process must incorporate redundancy to maintain efficiency and withstand system failures.
5. Local environmental considerations: The facility must be designed to address the impact of the treatment process on the local environment.
6. Operational needs: The facility must have adequate space for storage, processing and handling of equipment and chemicals, and personnel facilities.
7. Power and Energy Usage: The facility must be designed for efficient power usage through energy-saving measures to minimize operational costs.
8. Maintenance requirements: Maintenance and operational considerations must be thoroughly planned out during the facility's design and construction.
9. Safety: Ensuring the safety of equipment, processes, and personnel during the operation of the facility must be taken into account throughout the design process.
10. Future expansion possibilities: The facility should be planned with potential future operational changes, including the expansion of production lines, which could affect the wastewater volume and quality of the discharge.
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