Changing technologies can be a bit unsettling. If it could directly impact your compliance, you may be reluctant to make changes even if the treatment you are using is cumbersome or even erratic. There are a lot of questions, so we understand if you may be reluctant to make the change from a traditional iron or aluminum-based coagulant for removing phosphorus from your wastewater to a lesser-known lanthanide-based treatment.
You have questions, we have answers.
It is wise to have questions about a different treatment for phosphorus removal. Coagulation and removal of phosphorus is a complex reaction and, especially with traditional coagulants, very pH dependent. So, let’s address those questions. First and foremost:
Will it work with my wastewater?
You probably know there are several types of phosphorus in wastewater, soluble, insoluble, different oxidative states. At Neo Water Treatment, we understand the different types of phosphorus, and how Neo WaterFX interacts with each. We offer a free wastewater evaluation that will analyze your wastewater and tell you exactly how much phosphorus WaterFX will be able to remove and what the remaining phosphorus concentration would be if every bit of removable phosphorus was removed. If you have a particular limit or goal you are wanting to hit, we can tell you the dosage that will be required. Try asking that with your traditional coagulant supplier!
But there are other questions like:
Will it be difficult to operate?
Nope. A tank and metering pump will be all you need. To test WaterFX in your plant, we can provide totes and pumps and all you have to do is to point us to the dosing location.
What about pH adjustment?
Depending upon your wastewater’s alkalinity, you will be able to drastically reduce or even eliminate pH adjustment using caustic. Wouldn’t that be a huge benefit?
How much chemical sludge will it produce?
Phosphorus removal with WaterFX creates a fraction of the chemical sludge produced by traditional coagulants. As an added benefit, the chemical sludge produced readily releases water and can be processed to a drier cake quicker, using less energy, than that formed by traditional coagulants. Less sludge, drier cake makes for significantly less sludge requiring disposal.
But is it safe?
WaterFX is less acidic and less corrosive than traditional coagulants, making it a safer alternative. In fact, WaterFX is classified as non-hazardous! Bet you can’t say that about your current coagulant, much less the caustic that you must use with it! When it comes to your operators, safer is better!
Yes, but what will it cost?
By the time you account for all the money you save in other chemical feeds, particularly caustic, as well as sludge processing and disposal, our clients report significant cost savings after switching to Neo WaterFX. Our engineers will be happy to evaluate your current costs and give you an idea of what your particular cost savings might be. We believe you will be pleasantly surprised.
The best way to put WaterFX to the test is to pilot test it.
Our engineers will be happy to work with your staff to set up a pilot test at your location, on your wastewater, to demonstrate the WaterFX advantages, as well as show you and your staff how easy phosphorus removal and worry-free compliance can be.
Winter is often a time of no P limits or less stringent limits, making it the ideal time to give WaterFX a try while lowering any concerns (totally understandable) about compliance. We KNOW you will be blown away with how easy consistent, reliable, and economical compliance can be.
Contact us and let us show you the WaterFX advantage!
