Betania Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)

Betania Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
Advanced wastewater treatment serving the Tiberias region and surrounding areas
Location: Betania – Tiberias region
Project Type: Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
Client: Mekorot Water Company
Project Status: Completed
Balasha Jalon Role: Full design services (preliminary and detailed design) + construction phase support

🟦 Project Overview
The Betania Wastewater Treatment Plant serves the population of Tiberias and surrounding communities, with an equivalent population of approximately 80,000 residents. The project included the design and construction of a modern wastewater treatment facility, aimed at enabling the discharge of high-quality effluent in compliance with regulatory requirements and the evolving needs of the region.
Balasha Jalon Infrastructure Systems Ltd. was responsible for both the preliminary and detailed design of the plant, integrating all engineering disciplines, and supported the project throughout the construction phases.

🟦 Balasha Jalon’s Role
Balasha Jalon Infrastructure Systems Ltd. led the preliminary and detailed design of the wastewater treatment plant, providing a comprehensive engineering solution including civil, mechanical, electrical and control systems, as well as construction phase support and on-site implementation.

🟦 Engineering Challenges
The project presented several key challenges:
• Adapting the design to water authority and regulatory requirements
• Handling variable wastewater loads
• Integrating complex systems within a limited site area
• Ensuring long-term operational reliability

🟦 Balasha Jalon’s Solution
The solution was based on an advanced integrated design approach, including:
• Integration of multidisciplinary engineering systems
• Preparation of building permits and comprehensive project support
• Efficient design enabling reliable operation and easy maintenance
• Compliance with stringent regulatory requirements

🟦 Project Components – Liquid Treatment
Process Technology:
Activated sludge (B.N.R)

Main Components:
• Screens
• Grit removal systems
• Primary clarifiers
• Aeration basins for full nutrient removal
• Additional aeration basin with diffused aeration system
• Clarifiers
• Effluent disinfection
• Reuse of treated effluent for agricultural irrigation in the region

🟦 Project Components – Sludge Treatment
Process Technology:
Anaerobic sludge digestion

Main Components:
• Two sludge thickeners
• Two anaerobic digesters (approx. 1,700 m³ each)
• Heating and mixing system using Rotamix technology
• Sludge dewatering units
• Gas system with approximately 450 kW capacity for energy recovery from the digestion process

🟦 Key Design Parameters
• Average design flow: 16,000 m³/day
• Average BOD load: 6,900 kg/day
• Effluent quality: 10/10/10/5 (BOD / TSS / N / P)