Supplying Potable Water in remote areas
Small, remote communities in many areas have traditionally drawn water from bore holes and surface water sources with minimal pre-treatment before use. Over the last few years changes in both the legislation governing water quality and the decrease in raw water quality due to environmental pollution have meant suppliers of water for human consumption have had to review the treatment services they provide. Our client, a Water Utility Company, had a requirement to provide a wholesome potable water supply to a number of small, remote communities and businesses.
Scope
To create simple yet robust water treatment systems to deliver potable water from bore hole and surface water which meets and exceeds national potable water standards and client specifications for colour, iron, and manganese levels.
Program
Following a feasibility study and pilot plant work, a compact housed potable water treatment unit was designed, built and installed at a number of sites providing a full treatment solution in a simple and easy to manage package. Typical kiosks contain pumps, accumulator, UV sterilisation, sand filtration with back wash, adsorption media, flow control and control panel.
Outcome
The systems deliver potable water exceeding the standards required and provide a simple, low maintenance solution requiring minimal power and on site supervision. The system is flexible, allowing for variations in flow rates or raw water specifications to be incorporated easily.
