Water treatment plays an essential role in protecting human health, animal health, and the environment. Purifying water removes suspended solids and pollutants, which is where your treatment system comes into play.
A reliable clean water treatment system prevents groundwater and water pollution that could potentially cause dirty drinking water and even water shortages. Furthermore, untreated water can lead to foul lakes and rivers, harming the environment in unseen ways.
The water treatment system you choose and how you maintain it can make all the difference. Let’s find out how you can do both.
How do I Choose a Water Treatment System?
So, what are the factors that taken into consideration for choosing the method of water treatment?
You can ask yourself a series of questions when choosing your system, such as:
- What is the purpose of my treatment system? E.g., are you at the beginning stage of a construction project or completing a development?
- What needs to be removed from the water?
- How much water will the system filter?
- Will the system need much maintenance?
The most effective method for disinfecting bacteria from the water is Ultraviolet (UV) water purification. We provide this service at Campion, and we also design, supply, and install chlorination and fluoridation water treatment systems that are customised for each site.
Once you know what type of water treatment plant/system you need, contact Campion to get you started.
What are the Four Basic Principles for Water Treatment?
The four key principles of water treatment are:
- Coagulation/flocculation to remove suspended particles
- Clarification for settling out solids
- Filtration to eliminate remaining particulates
- Disinfection/oxidation to kill pathogens
It’s also important to note general steps to take, including the control of:
- Corrosion: The deterioration of metal in the system.
- Scaling: The dissolved solids in water attaching themselves to heat transfer surfaces, acting as insulation.
- Microbiological fouling: Microbial fouling components include algae and bacteria.
- Dirt: Dirt causes corrosion, increasing scaling, and gives microbes somewhere to populate.
How Often Should a Water Treatment System be Serviced?
A water treatment system should be serviced annually. Furthermore, you should have your water treatment system serviced by an expert. Having an experienced water specialist service your treatment system means you:
- Remain compliant with the Building Regulations Technical Guidance Document H as well as the EPA Code Of Practice 2021, S.R. 66:2015.
- Ensure alignment with water standards set out in your planning application.
- Reduce the chances of wear and tear of internal components.
- Identify issues that might affect the biological process of your treatment system.
- Protect drinking water and the greater environment.
The main benefit of servicing your water treatment system is that you ensure it continues to work as it should, uninterrupted and treating your water correctly.
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Campion Connect: 24/7 Water Treatment System Monitoring
If you’re looking for a way to monitor your water treatment system round the clock, our water monitoring technology Campion Connect is for you.
Campion Connect has everything you need to stay on top of your water treatment system, allowing for efficient pumping monitoring and reporting. What this means is that any treatment issues are detected before they become major headaches.
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Campion Can Help You Choose a Water Treatment System
At Campion, we have a team of water specialists who not only know everything there is to know about effective water treatment, but also have years of experience providing exceptional water advice across municipal, commercial, industrial, agricultural and domestic sectors.
To establish a water treatment system that meets your needs, talk to one of our water treatment specialists today.
