| Small Municipal Water SystemsAs our surface water supply becomes increasingly polluted and difficult to treat, the use of groundwater will continue to increase. Every day, 80 billion gallons of water is withdrawn from aquifers for a variety of uses, including human consumption. 90 percent of the fresh water supply is underground, yet only 20 percent of the water used is from groundwater. Small community water treatment operators, limited in resources and finances necessary to meet the EPA’s stringent and ever changing Surface Water Treatment Rule, are leading the way towards increased use of ground water.Groundwater is renewable and reliable when used appropriately. Deep-drilled wells can recharge themselves, providing a steady supply of water that will not fluctuate with atmospheric changes. As ground water moves downward to aquifers, it dissolves minerals it contacts. Those dissolved minerals give groundwater its chemical character and quality. Some undesirable qualities such as dissolved iron, manganese, or sulfides, can cause aesthetic problems such as staining or odor. Other compounds like arsenic, cyanide, or nitrites can have serious health implications.In small community water treatment systems, ozone is increasingly being used as a chemical oxidant in the early stages of water treatment to oxidize organic and inorganic contaminants. Ozone works faster than any other oxidant currently used in water treatment and results in the formation of fewer undesirable byproducts. Many organics will be completely oxidized, while inorganics readily precipitate for simple filtration. The oxidation of organic compounds can lead to many benefits including color removal, taste, odor, and algae control.If membrane filtration is used as the primary treatment option, partial oxidation of organics can result in micro flocculation aiding filtration of compounds that can lead to THM formation. Pre-treatment with ozone will enhance feed water quality to your filtration membranes, allowing for longer filter life and superior product water.Even with increased awareness of ozone as a viable groundwater treatment alternative, few manufacturers are capable of offering expert sizing assistance, engineering, and technical support necessary to design and size the proper ozone system to fit your needs. Many plant operators have been unable to keep up with the myriad of changes brought about by industry growth. Piper Environmental Group, Inc., has utilized ozone since 1993 with demonstrated success in providing service and application expertise. As an ozone system integrator, we evaluate your needs to design the proper ozone system for your specific small community water treatment system.
Ground water treatment plants are often limited by the capabilities of “cookie cutter, one size fits all” ozone systems. Let Piper Environmental Group design the correct sized ozone system to meet your water treatment goals. Ozone Advantages for Municipal Water
Specific Areas Ozone Proven to be Effective Oxidation of Organic Compounds:
Oxidation of Inorganic Compounds:
How Can We Help You? Our objective is to provide the best ozonation system for each application at the best price for our customers. With this in mind, we can provide a variety of services, including the following:
As system integrators, we have access to a full range of manufacturers’ equipment so we can choose the right equipment for your specific installation and build exactly what you need. |
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