Underdrain offers backwashing feature
The use of an underdrain enables utilities to collect filtered water during the filter run, and distribute air and water during the backwash cycle. Providing cleaner filters mean longer filter runs and higher water efficiency, more product water and less waste. This lowers operating costs per gallon of filtered water — creating a benefit to cost-conscious utilities. The Leopold Type 360 is a bolt-down underdrain system for water treatment filtration rehabilitation projects that actually flows backwash water in a 360-degree pattern, increasing efficiency by up to 20%.
“The industry challenged us to create an underdrain that combines efficiency, straightforward installation and individually serviceable
