In an era prioritizing sustainability, water and wastewater reuse technologies are pivotal. These innovative systems address critical needs in water conservation and quality, ensuring compliance with environmental standards while optimizing operational efficiency. Technologies like those below are essential in tackling water scarcity and advancing sustainable practices in the water management sector.
Anua AiraSymBIO
AiraSymBIO from Anua is an onsite, closed-loop odor treatment system that harvests raw wastewater, filters and then treats it for use as the irrigation water in the multistage biological odor treatment system. The system utilizes a water resource already present, thus reducing operating costs, uses no freshwater, and allows the biological odor control system to function as intended, as many areas around the country do not have potable water available at the lift or pump station site or have water conservation initiatives in place, which prohibits the use of biological treatment technologies. 346-225-8033; www.anuainternational.com
Atlantic Ultraviolet MEGATRON Germicidal Ultraviolet Disinfection System
Large-scale industrial/municipal water and wastewater applications can benefit from the MEGATRON Germicidal Ultraviolet Disinfection System from Atlantic Ultraviolet, which contains multiple UV-C lamps producing wavelengths lethal to bacteria and viruses. Four different models treat 90 to 450 gpm of clear freshwater (clear wastewater and high purity water are handled at other flow rates). Each model consists of a Type 316 stainless steel chamber with multiple UV-C lamps, making it completely self-contained. Units can be plumbed together to handle larger water flow requirements. A newly available remote electrical enclosure features an HMI touchscreen, water temperature monitoring and UV-C intensity monitoring. Additional standard features include a sight port for viewing lamp operation, digital lamp operation indicators, an elapsed time indicator and removable chamber heads. It is available with manual or automatic wiper systems to clean quartz sleeves around each lamp. The Model M250 meets Environmental Technology Verification Program standards. 631-273-0500; www.atlanticultraviolet.com
Headworks International Ultracell
UltraCell from Headworks International combines MBBR and ultra filtration processes without a need for a secondary clarifier or a DAF to remove the bulk of the TSS. Typically, a biological treatment system is followed by a secondary solids separation process and a tertiary filtration step to produce reuse quality water. UltraCell was developed with an extensive pilot study of its MBBR process with a ceramic membrane. Due to the very low TSS in the MBBR process relative to the MBR, the process requires minimal power and cleaning chemicals. Moreover, the flux rate through the membrane is increased by a factor of four, quadrupling the lifetime of the membranes. The overall capital and operating costs of the process are significantly lower than the MBR process, while the footprint of both processes is approximately the same. 713-647-6667; www.headworksintl.com
Smith & Loveless TITAN MBR Membrane BioReactor
The TITAN MBR Membrane BioReactor treatment system from Smith & Loveless delivers ease of operation and maintenance through high-performance flat sheet membranes, easy component access, intuitive graphical touchscreen PLC controls, smart advanced data monitoring and communications, reduced process complexity, and a streamlined membrane clean-in-place process. It is designed with a stable process tailored to permit requirements, and is capable of achieving superior effluent quality and Title 22 approved water reuse. It offers a robust system design with stainless-steel componentry and streamlined electrical layout with an operator-friendly wire management system. The treatment plant will arrive in a complete and compact factory-built system with significantly less field assembly for even swifter installation and start-up. 800-898-9122; www.smithandloveless.com
