Whether they’re facing a scarcity of fresh water or need an environmentally friendly wastewater treatment plant, Fluence has solutions for RV and mobile home parks.

From water scarcity to wastewater treatment needs, Fluence has the solutions to keep RV and mobile home parks operating smoothly

Unpredictable climate patterns in the United States are making commercial planning more difficult, and RV parks are no exception. Here are the top five water supply and wastewater management challenges faced by RV and mobile home park operators, and how Fluence can help.

1. Fluctuating wastewater flow due to variable occupancy: RV parks and mobile home communities experience fluctuating water usage patterns because they, like RV parks overall, face seasonal occupancy shifts. Mobile home communities maintain more consistent levels, yet demand is still variable. Effectively managing wastewater treatment capacity to accommodate these fluctuations — without overloading or underutilizing systems — poses a significant challenge.
   
   RV parks with high-end amenities — full water, sewer, and electricity hookups, resort-style pools, spas, on-site restaurants, and laundry facilities — have even greater water demands. On average, each RV consumes between 50 and 100 gallons of water per day, depending on occupancy and usage habits. A midsize park with 100 sites can require 5,000 to 10,000 GPD, with consumption increasing even more if amenities like golf courses, water features, or irrigation systems are incorporated.
2. Limited space for infrastructure: Both RV and mobile home parks typically have limited space for large-scale wastewater treatment facilities, requiring compact and efficient solutions that fit within existing layouts.
3. High wastewater strength: Wastewater from RVs and mobile homes tends to have high levels of biological oxygen demand (BOD), total suspended solids (TSS), and nitrogen. This is due to lower water usage and the presence of odor-control chemicals, resulting in more concentrated waste that requires specialized treatment.
4. Water availability: Many parks operate in water-stressed regions where water rights and conservation are critical concerns. Some operators, mitigate water scarcity by using recycled wastewater for irrigation. For example, at The Meadows at CountryWood in Florida, more than 6 million gallons of reclaimed wastewater is repurposed annually for golf course irrigation. Expanding the use of recycled water can significantly reduce demands on sources of fresh water.
5. Environmental and regulatory compliance: Improperly treated wastewater can contaminate local water sources, so RV and mobile home park operators must comply with federal, state, and local wastewater treatment regulations. Navigating the complicated world of regulatory compliance can be a real challenge.

Modern wastewater and water treatment technologies are ready to help. By taking a decentralized approach, that is, using small treatment plants exactly where they’re needed, RV parks can operate without the need to tie into regional plants.

Meeting the Challenges of RV and Mobile Home Parks

Fluence offers modular, containerized solutions to address the water and wastewater challenges faced by RV parks. The systems take up minimal footprint, can be set up quickly, scaled up or down as needed, look aesthetically pleasing, have no odor, and importantly, they meet treatment standards.

• Containerized wastewater treatment: For wastewater treatment, Fluence offers the Aspiral™ Flex line, which is ideal for RV parks. These compact, plug-and-play units require minimal footprint, making them well-suited for locations with space constraints. Their modular nature allows for easy deployment and operation, even in remote areas.
  
  Aspiral™ Flex includes the option for energy-efficient membrane aerated biofilm reactor (MABR) technology for rigorous nutrient removal that is resilient to seasonal changes and fluctuations in flow. This ensures cost-effective operation during both peak and off-peak periods. Aspiral™ Flex treats wastewater so well that the effluent not only meets discharge regulations but also satisfies requirements for water reuse, giving the park options to reuse the treated wastewater on-site to support other operations and offset costs.
• Containerized water treatment: For water treatment, Fluence’s NIROBOX™ systems offer compact, high-efficiency solutions for purifying drinking water from various sources, including brackish water, seawater, and surface water. These energy-efficient, containerized desalination and filtration units ensure a safe and sustainable potable water supply for RV parks, even in areas with limited municipal infrastructure.

Fluence’s water and wastewater solutions are designed to exceed environmental and regulatory requirements, simplifying compliance with local, state, and federal water usage and wastewater discharge regulations, and easing complex permitting and water rights challenges.

By implementing Fluence’s containerized treatment systems, RV parks and mobile home parks can ensure a reliable, high-quality water supply, efficient wastewater management, and full regulatory compliance, all while enhancing guest satisfaction and operational efficiency. Contact Fluence to see how our solutions can meet your park’s needs.