Direct Potable Reuse in Florida
Reclaimed water can be used to augment potable water supplies. There are no current regulations in Florida pertaining to direct potable reuse (DPR). The challenges includes a need for a […]
Role of pre-RO (cartridge) filtration in MBR-RO Systems
Pilot study of an MBR/RO system studying the effectiveness of various pretreatment methods.
Mitigating Seawater Desalination RO Membrane Biofouling Using Quorum Sensing Inhibitors
Quorom sensing inhibitors regulate biofilm development in seawater RO systems.
Regulation of Municipal Concentrate Management Alternatives
Within the past couple of years several research projects were undertaken to examine the specifics of concentrate management (CM) regulations. The projects are a result of the growing challenges in […]
Remineralization: A Review of Current Technologies with an Outlook for the Future
Desal permeate and naturally soft water are low in pH and mineral content and buffer capacity. As a result, these waters are considered unstable, aggressive to metals, and can be […]
Debugging the Plant – Managing Reverse Osmosis Biofouling at a Groundwater Treatment Plant
The Arcadia Water Treatment Plant treats local groundwater to provide up to 10 MGD of treated water as part of the City of Santa Monica?s drinking water supply. The plant […]
Source Water Control Strategies to Ensure Treatment Reliability at Orange County Water District’s Groundwater Replenishment System
Orange County Water District’s (OCWD) Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF) treats secondary municipal wastewater effluent using MF, RO, and ultraviolet (UV) and hydrogen peroxide in an Advance Oxidation Process (AOP). […]
Cost-Effective Operations: The Tale of The City of Lodi
During the first year of operation, the City of Lodi and its consultant reviewed options to reduce operation and maintenance (O&M) costs. Two major opportunities were identified that could be […]
Virtual Tour
Presentation of the Palm Coast membrane water treatment plants
Membranes Biofouling Potential, Impacts and Mitigation Techniques
Presentation defines biofouling and discusses the mechanisms around membrane biofouling. Discussion on how green nanocomposite materials have the potential ro revolutionize strategies around biofoiling mitigation.
