This is how you set up a Temporary Onsite Water Treatment System!

Complying with local regulations sometimes requires a temporary onsite water treatment solution for wastewater filtration or for reducing contaminants in discharge water. But designing the most efficient, effective system possible takes considerable knowledge and expertise. Many factors go into water filtration system design, and choosing a design without adequate analysis and planning can result in time and money wasted.

Key factors to consider when obtaining the best water treatment system

Choosing the best water treatment technology or process for the project starts with answering these four basic questions.

• What contaminants do I need to remove?
• What are the maximum contaminant levels allowed?
• How much water needs to be treated?
• What flow rate do I need?

If you are not certain what contaminants are present or at what concentrations, taking samples and having them tested by a reputable wastewater analysis lab, or an equipment vendor with water filtrationexpertise and testing capabilities, is essential. Pilot tests and ongoing sampling will show you how well the system you choose is working.

Other factors

Any water treatment solution is a bespoke solution. Even when the contaminant targets are the same. Here are four more factors, among many others, that may influence the treatment technology choice and system design.

Footprint

The site footprint can limit the choice of water treatment method and influence the system design. For example, if space is tight, you may not have the luxury of using a simple though effective settling tank. A site that is under a roadway might need a smaller sized Lamella Filter based treatment solution.

Budget

Some temporary onsite water treatment systems will end up costing more than others when you factor in consumables such as bags, chemicals and waste disposal costs. Estimate these costs head of time so they do not surprise you and make you regret your choice of treatment system. Also consider the number of workers required to run the system.

Planning

If the rental filtration or treatment equipment you want is not immediately available due to supply chain issues, or it must be shipped across the country, you will need to choose a different solution if time is of the essence. Working with a Treatment solution provider that has an extensive filtration fleet can increase your chances of getting the equipment you want when you need it.

Operator training and certification

Before you choose a chemical filtration system, check your state and local laws to see if certification or training is required to handle the chemicals involved. If it is and your operators do not have it, you may need to choose a different water treatment method.

The different between: Onsite water treatment and hauling

If you are wondering whether trucking the water to a third-party water treatment facility is the smarter way to go, get a quote. Trucking often pays off when you are dealing with smaller volumes of water. For larger volumes, an onsite water treatment system is generally more cost effective.

Many cases we have been able to provide our customer with a well-designed temporary treatment solution and saved them extensive costs, time and reduced risks related to transport movements. 

Working with an experienced vendor? This is why it’s important.

Designing a temporary water treatment system can be a complex undertaking. Even after a system is put in place, a host of factors can enter into the equation and change or add to the technologies needed. These factors include unexpected increases in contaminant concentrations, the discovery of new contaminants at lower depths and sizeable rain events that increase the amount of water to be treated.

Working with a temporary equipment vendor that brings extensive experience in designing and installing onsite water treatment systems can help ensure that you arrive at the best system for your requirements, including your space, timeline and budget constraints. It also allows you to react quickly to changing conditions so you can minimize downtime, remain compliant and move on to other project tasks faster.