An Innovative Cover Helps Save on Disinfectant in the Heat of the Sunshine State

A Florida clean-water plant significantly cuts losses from its chlorine contact chamber by shading it with a low-profile fabric screen that limits heat and UV exposure

An Innovative Cover Helps Save on Disinfectant in the Heat of the Sunshine State

The cover is made from a light yet strong 90% UV protective and chlorine resistant polyolefin/polypropylene fabric and includes end curtain panels that keep sun and wind from undercutting the fabric.

Florida’s hot temperatures and high UV ratings almost year-round cause significant chlorine losses from wastewater treatment plants’ chlorine contact chambers. The impact of chlorine loss is rising as chlorine costs increase.

Shading of chlorine chambers helps keep the UV rays...

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