What We Treat
Bacteria
Bacteria Overview
Bacteria issues in water originate from mostly human and animal sources. Some applications deal with bacteria from deeper in the earth comingling with wells and production activities. Given the human health risk, bacteria are one of the most important indicators for water quality related to direct human consumption (drinking) and other indirect human contact consumption pathways (swimming, boating, etc.). Bacterial growth within process systems can also be an undesirable challenge.
How We Treat for Bacteria
The most common methods for the treatment of bacteria in water are chlorine disinfection and ultraviolet (UV) treatment. Electrochemical treatment and other methods can also provide meaningful disinfection rates. Depending on the level of log reduction needed and the situational maintenance preferences, various options for treatment exist.
Important Factors We Consider in System Design:
- Level of pre-treatment that may be required
- Ultraviolet Transmittance (UVT) level
- Human contact risk pathways
- Designing for continued disinfection in intermittent operation environments
- Identifying bacteria sources and potential food sources
How We Treat for Bacteria
The most common methods for the treatment of bacteria in water are chlorine disinfection and ultraviolet (UV) treatment. Electrochemical treatment and other methods can also provide meaningful disinfection rates. Depending on the level of log reduction needed and the situational maintenance preferences, various options for treatment exist.
Important Factors We Consider in System Design:
- Level of pre-treatment that may be required
- Ultraviolet Transmittance (UVT) level
- Human contact risk pathways
- Designing for continued disinfection in intermittent operation environments
- Identifying bacteria sources and potential food sources
