Water Treatment Industry In USA

Drinking water supplies in the United States are among the safest in the world. However, even in the U.S., drinking water sources can become contaminated, causing sickness and disease from waterborne germs, such asCryptosporidium, E.coli, Hepatitis A,Giardia intestinalis, and other pathogens.

Introduction

Drinking water supplies in the United States are among the safest in the world. However, even in the U.S., drinking water sources can become contaminated, causing sickness and disease from waterborne germs, such asCryptosporidium, E.coli, Hepatitis A,Giardia intestinalis, and other pathogens.

Drinking water sources are subject to contamination and require appropriate treatment to remove disease-causing agents. Public drinking water systems use various methods of water treatment to provide safe drinking water for their communities. Today, the most common steps in water treatment used by community water systems (mainly surface water treatment) include:

Coagulation and Flocculation

Coagulation and flocculation are often the first steps in water treatment. Chemicals with a positive charge are added to the water. The positive charge of these chemicals neutralizes the negative charge of dirt and other dissolved particles in the water. When this occurs, the particles bind with the chemicals and form larger particles, called floc.

Sedimentation

During sedimentation, floc settles to the bottom of the water supply, due to its weight. This settling process is called sedimentation.

Filtration

Once the floc has settled to the bottom of the water supply, the clear water on top will pass through filters of varying compositions (sand, gravel, and charcoal) and pore sizes, in order to remove dissolved particles, such as dust, parasites, bacteria, viruses, and chemicals.

Disinfection

After the water has been filtered, a disinfectant (for example, chlorine, chloramine) may be added in order to kill any remaining parasites, bacteria, and viruses, and to protect the water from germs when it is piped to homes and businesses.

Water may be treated differently in different communities depending on the quality of the water that enters the treatment plant. Typically, surface water requires more treatment and filtration than ground water because lakes, rivers, and streams contain more sediment and pollutants and are more likely to be contaminated than ground water.

Demand for water treatment equipment in the US is forecast to grow 5.9 percent per year to $13.0 billion in 2017.
Some water supplies may also contain disinfections by-products, inorganic chemicals, organic chemicals, and radionuclides. Specialized methods for controlling formation or removing them can also be part of water treatment.

Some common, market opportunities exist across geographic boundaries to one degree or another. The states and nations need solutions to problems of:

Insufficient water quantity and/or quality
Available water resources not being where demand for water is located
Wastewater treatment expansions and upgrades
Energy costs playing an increasingly important role in water decisions
Water policies not keeping up with the changing water needs
Resistance to change, be it in policies or practices
Insufficient monetary resources allocated to addressing water needs

Water Quality Regulations in the United States

TheEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA), under the requirements of theSafe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), regulates drinking water in the United States. The EPA additionally regulates wastewater, but under the requirements of the Clean Water Act (CWA). Storm water and discharges into surface water are also regulated under the CWA.

The SDWA sets maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) and treatment techniques (TTs) that drinking water must meet to be considered safe for consumption. The list includes microorganisms, disinfectants and disinfection by-products, inorganic chemicals, organic chemicals, and radionuclides.

Key Water Treatment Companies in the USA

Aquatech International Corporation

Established in 1981, Aquatech is a global leader in water purification technology for industrial and infrastructure markets with a focus on desalination, water reuse, and zero liquid discharge. Aquatech is headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, has offices throughout North America, and significant presence worldwide through subsidiaries in Europe, the Middle East, India and China.

It has successfully executed over 1,000 water management projects in over 60 countries across the globe. The main focus of the company has been

Continuous improvement on Idea Cycle and Knowledge Management
Defect free product quality
Exceptional customer service
Flawless execution and start up

Waste water Technologies

Clarification/Filtration
Physical/Chemical Treatment
Advanced Oxidation (WAO)
Wet Air Oxidation (WAO)
Heavy metals removal
Oil/water separation
Waste water Treatment Process
Aerobic biological treatment
Activated sludge process
Integrated Fixed Film Activated Sludge (IFAS)
Moving Bed Bioreactor (MBBR)
Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR)
Enhanced Membrane Bioreactor (MBR)

Anaerobic biological treatment

Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Blanket Reactor (UASB)
High rate anaerobic reactor
Anaerobic membrane bioreactor

ChemTreat, Inc.

Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, ChemTreat is also one of the largest and fastest growing industrial water treatment companies in the world.

The company has developed a robust product portfolio for the prevention of corrosion, scale and biofouling in critical heat transfer systems and advanced polymers for wastewater treatment. One such example is the Quadrasperse product line, which controls calcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, magnesium silicate and iron deposits in high-stress boiler and cooling water applications, allowing the customers to increase their cycles of concentration, generate substantial cost savings, and increase system performance.

Raw and Waste water Treatment Chemical Programs

ChemTreat’s chemical programs for raw water and wastewater treatment are for the removal of suspended and dissolved solids from both industrial influent and effluent waters. These programs are custom-designed to help the customers protect their systems and the environment, as well as comply with state and government discharge regulations.

Influent and Effluent Treatment

The solid-liquid separation programs are needed to prevent the build-up of solids in industrial systems. These programs are designed to maximize system efficiency, and prevent any damage or down-time to equipment.

Coagulation and flocculation chemicals are used in the treatment process for water clarification, lime softening, sludge thickening, and solids dewatering and removal. In addition, they have specific chemical treatments for the wastewater needs of various industries, such as: heavy metals removal, oil/water emulsions, paint detacktification , odor control, and defoaming.

They also have solid-liquid separation and coagulation & flocculation. Chemical Water Treatment is also listed in the main feature of the company.

H2O Innovation Inc

H2O Innovation is a world leader in the design, manufacturing and execution of membrane filtration systems for water & wastewater treatment. The state-of-the-art approach developed by its multidisciplinary team allows the company to offer custom solutions for all types of applications: drinking water, wastewater, desalination, process water and water recycling.

H2O Innovation also offers technical support and maintenance service to guarantee customer’s system’s longevity.

H2O Innovation offers a series of biological processes specific to wastewater treatment. Whether the priority is to minimize energy consumption, reach superior effluent quality or reduce the footprint.

ARC Water Treatment Co Inc.

Arc Water Treatment is a recognized nationally for Legionella Bacteria Testing. They provide tests that can be taken from all types of sources including cooling towers, evaporative condensers, humidifiers and domestic water systems.It offers a “progressive profile” testing method that provides timely DFA results and thorough culture analyses for any results having detectable bacteria levels.

Water treatment

Cooling Towers
Evaporative Condensers
Chilled Water Systems
Closed Loop Condenser Water Systems
Hot Water Boiler Systems
Steam Boilers
Glycol Systems
Geothermal Closed Loop Systems
Domestic Water Systems
Decorative Fountains
Disinfection of Domestic Water Systems
Domestic Water Sterilization

Arc’s highly experienced, state-certified specialists provide services to sterilize potable water systems in accordance with the American Water Works Association (AWWA) specifications and the National Plumbing Code (BOCA). Certified laboratory test results ensure that the procedure was performed successfully.

Veolia Water North America

Veolia is another leading company in USA which provides its services mainly in North America and across the world also. It treats raw water and wastewater for cities as well as industries.

Veolia Water Technologies creates and implements tailored or standardized water and wastewater treatment solutions for industrial clients. Their industrial engineers combine their expertise with years of operational experience in the water/wastewater, steam and power sectors, allowing clients to focus on the core businesses.

Their services include everything required to design, build, operate, maintain and upgrade water and wastewater treatment facilities and systems for cities also.

Other Companies

Aqua Technologies of Wyoming Inc.

1465 W. Scenic Street, Casper, WY | 82601 USA

Aqua Technology of Wyoming Inc. is setting new standards in wastewater systems and the economical treatment of industrial wastewater. With corporate offices and manufacturing facilities in Casper, Wyoming, it specialize in ET-1 Activated Clay and other industry-specific products, wastewater treatment systems and services for the remediation of contaminated water.

Entex Technologies Inc.

400 Silver Cedar Court, Suite 200, Chapel Hill, NC | 27514 USA

Entex Technologies is a leader in advanced biological wastewater technologies. We design and supply custom engineered systems that increase concentrations of beneficial microbiology for treating wastewater.

Entex is unique in offering both fixed and moving media systems for Integrated Fixed-film Activated Sludge (IFAS) and Submerged Fixed-film processes. With one of the largest IFAS installation base in the industry, Entex engineers bring a wide breadth and depth of experience. The Entex management team offers a balance of veteran leadership and dynamic product development for innovative and effective wastewater treatment. Entex technical support and field reps complete the team picture, bringing expertise to your project.

FreshAWL, LLC

1950 OliveraRd., Suite D, Concord, 94520 | CA USA

FreshAWLSolutions: Superior answers for today and tomorrow`s waste management problems.Headquartered just to the east of San Francisco in Concord, California, FreshAWL is an earth conscious and family operated organization dedicated to waste treatment product development and manufacturing. While we are structured for global reach, all of our product development and manufacturing is maintained in the USA.

Ionz BlueWater Solutions ,INC.

PO Box 39816, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida |33339 USA

IBWS is unique in many ways, but perhaps most importantly, we do not want to be your water treatment systems provider. We endeavor to be your WATER SOLUTIONS PARTNER. As a technology integrator IBWS selects components for capability,efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

Aquapoint

39 Tarkiln Place, New Bedford, MA |02745 USA

Aquapoint provides wastewater treatment systems for residential, commercial and industrial applications between 1,000 gpd and 2 mgd. Their solutions meet NPDES and TMDL standards for advanced nutrient removal and water reuse. Aquapoint generates cost-benefit advantages by integrating modular technologies selected for simplicity, stability, low life-cycle costs and regulatory acceptance. Bioclere a high rate self contained trickling filter and Lotus ActiveCell in MBBR and IFAS configurations are our two main technologies.

References

Global Water Intelligence 2015
http://water.epa.gov/
http://www2.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-safe-drinking-water-act
http://www.epa.gov/agriculture/lcwa.html