ANSI AWWA B130-18 PDF

Full title and description

ANSI/AWWA B130-18 — Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Systems. This American National Standard provides minimum requirements and guidance for the design, procurement, installation, commissioning, and verification of membrane bioreactor systems (including associated processes such as membrane aerated biofilm reactor (MABR) systems and anaerobic MBR systems) used for water reclamation, water recovery, and wastewater treatment.

Abstract

Defines technical and performance requirements for MBR membrane equipment systems, specifies supplier data and documentation, outlines feedwater and effluent considerations, identifies materials and component requirements, and establishes verification and testing/acceptance criteria to support reliable operation for reclamation, reuse, or wastewater treatment applications.

General information

• Status: Historical / superseded (replaced by AWWA B130-23).
• Publication date: April 1, 2018 (edition year indicated by “-18”).
• Publisher: American Water Works Association (AWWA).
• ICS / categories: Water quality / wastewater treatment — ICS 13.060 (notably 13.060.30 Sewage water / wastewater treatment).
• Edition / version: 2nd edition (B130 second edition published 2018).
• Number of pages: 36 pages (PDF).

Scope

Applies to membrane bioreactor (MBR) membrane equipment systems and associated processes for water reclamation, water recovery, and wastewater treatment. The standard is intended as a purchaser/supplier reference to define minimum requirements for system materials, components, operational parameters, feedwater characteristics, performance criteria, inspection and testing, and documentation needed for procurement, installation, and commissioning. It covers both submerged and external (side-stream) membrane arrangements and recognizes related technologies such as MABR and anaerobic MBR.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and terminology specific to MBR systems (membrane types, configurations, auxiliary systems).
• Minimum equipment and material requirements for membranes, modules, housings, piping, pumps, and instrumentation.
• Supplier documentation and data to be provided with proposals (design data, drawings, performance guarantees, maintenance instructions).
• Feedwater quality characteristics, pre-treatment needs, and limits for safe membrane operation.
• Performance criteria, verification tests, and acceptance procedures (including factory and site testing where applicable).
• Cleaning, chemical use, and materials compatibility (fouling control, cleaning regimes, chemical concentrations).
• Guidance on installation, commissioning, operation, and routine maintenance considerations.

Typical use and users

Used by water and wastewater utility engineers, consulting engineers, system purchasers, equipment and membrane manufacturers, plant operators, commissioning teams, and agencies specifying or reviewing MBR system procurement and installations for reuse, reclamation, or wastewater treatment projects. The standard supports procurement specifications, bid evaluation, contract requirements, and acceptance testing.

Related standards

Related documents and standards include the later AWWA B130-23 (current replacement), other AWWA membrane and membrane system standards (for example B112 governing MF/UF membranes and B114 for RO/NF where applicable), international guidance on MBR technology (e.g., CEN/TR guidance on submerged MBRs), and complementary wastewater and reuse standards/technical reports. Users commonly consult these in conjunction with B130-18 when specifying or evaluating MBR equipment and system performance.

Keywords

Membrane Bioreactor; MBR; MABR; AnMBR; membrane filtration; microfiltration; ultrafiltration; wastewater reclamation; water reuse; effluent quality; feedwater; performance verification; commissioning; AWWA; ANSI.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ANSI/AWWA B130-18 is the American National Standard that established minimum requirements for membrane bioreactor systems (MBR) for water reclamation, water recovery, and wastewater treatment.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions, equipment and material requirements, supplier data and documentation, feedwater characteristics, performance criteria, verification and testing, cleaning/chemical guidance, and installation/commissioning guidance for MBR systems (including MABR and anaerobic MBR arrangements).

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Utilities, consulting and design engineers, equipment manufacturers and suppliers, procurement/specification authors, plant operators, and commissioning teams involved in planning, buying, installing, or operating MBR-based treatment or reuse systems.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: B130-18 was published in 2018 and is now a historical version — it has been superseded by AWWA B130-23 (the later edition published in 2024). For current procurement or regulatory reference use the B130-23 edition unless a project contract or authority specifies otherwise.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of AWWA’s treatment/membrane standards family (other relevant AWWA standards include B112 for MF/UF membrane systems and B114 for RO/NF systems). B130 itself has previous (2013) and subsequent (2023) editions in the same series.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Membrane Bioreactor, MBR, MABR, anaerobic MBR, membrane module, microfiltration, ultrafiltration, wastewater reclamation, reuse, performance verification, commissioning, supplier documentation, AWWA.