Commercial Water Pre-treatment

Commercial water consumers can achieve the highest level of performance with the use of preliminary water treatments. Pre-treating water can have a drastic positive impact on reduction of costs and quality.

There are a variety of pre-treatment solutions available to commercial consumers that are frequently used to prolong the lifespan of equipment and exponentially improve overall performance. Installing one of the pre-treatment solutions that are available will help in decreasing equipment maintenance and operating costs. This occurs in conjunction with continued consistency to produce a quality product. On occasion, is it necessary to implement multiple pre-treatment solutions, rather than just one pre-treatment solution in a commercial environment.

Preliminary water treatment modules include:
*Filters
*Softeners
*Chemicals and Anti-scalants
*pH Adjustment
*Dealkalizers

Water treatment filters can provide total filtration for a wide range of capacities. Filters are especially applicable for reducing turbidity from water, absorbing odors, neutralizing acidity and reducing heavy metals. Filtered water can also help to lessen blowdown which can translate into significant savings. Benefits to using water filters include significant cost savings, improved taste and clarity in food and beverage industries, reduced particulate matter and increased efficiency from turbidly reduction.

Water softeners are often effective in reducing any buildup of harmful scale in equipment caused by iron, calcium, magnesium and manganese ions. Using softened water replaces harmful ions with sodium salts, which helps to improve the overall efficiency of commercial equipment without needing to use anti-scalant chemicals. This process of using water softeners can result in an immediate and long-term reduction in costs. Benefits to using water softeners include scale reduction and savings in detergent and water heating, significant initial and long-term cost savings, improved efficiency of process equipment, reduced maintenance, chemical and detergent costs, and reduced energy and water consumption.

Chemicals and anti-scalants are often used in preliminary water treatment processes. Chemicals and anti-scalants are useful for commercial water conditions and operations with specific needs. Implementation of chemicals and anti-scalants are designed specifically to accompany the current system while working with the new water pre-treatment solution that is in place. Each commercial location is unique, and required an evaluation by a preferred professional to evaluate what chemicals and anti-scalants would be the most effective. Determining the most appropriate process can help to extend the life of equipment.

PH adjustment is an effective pre-treatment method. PH adjustments can correct imbalances that effect water and commercial equipment. Any adjustments made will generally prolong the life of commercial equipment.

Dealkalizers are capable of reducing any unwanted anions that are present in an unwanted water supply. Commercial consumers who employ an ion exchange process are using dealkalizers to reduce anions. This may help to reduce fuel and operating costs for a commercial facility.