7 Ozone Benefits for DeWatering Discharge Water Treatment
Dewatering is a global application that will continue to become more widespread with increased industrial development. A critical component of the dewatering process is the treatment of the contaminants in the ground source that leach into the discharge water. Typically, these contaminants must be treated prior to discharge into municipal sewer systems and the natural environment. Non-compliant discharge water can result in costly fines and lengthy project delays. The geologic formation beneath a construction site may contain contaminants, organics and metals such as TSS (Total Suspended Solids), Iron, Manganese and Zinc. Ozone is a powerful oxidant and disinfectant that has the unique ability to meet the most stringent regulations without the use of costly and environmentally toxic chemicals, such as chlorine.
Dewatering sites can pose many other challenges for traditional water treatment methods. High and fluctuating water volumes can be challenging when chemicals, such as chlorine are the primary treatment solution. As the quantity and cost of chemicals rise to address these fluctuations, so does the operational time required to adjust doses and monitor the water quality. The handling of chemicals also poses the risk of spills which is not only dangerous but can result in the shutdown of operations until remediated and fully inspected.
The use of ozone eliminates many of the issues associated with chemical treatments. Ozone systems can be fully automated for continuous 24/7 monitoring. Ozone adapts quickly and easily to fluctuations in water volume and contaminants with little or no operator involvement. Also, ozone is a safe, natural oxidant. It is produced on-site, simply with ambient air and a generator and requires no use or handling of toxic chemicals.
Whether a mobile, temporary or permanent dewatering water treatment application is required, ozone offers many significant benefits including the following:
Cost Effective
Ozone is a cost effective treatment that does not require the purchase, transportation or handling of expensive chemicals or consumables. Ozone offers the lowest maintenance requirements with long service life. Furthermore, because ozone disinfects and oxidizes so quickly, electricity use is minimized. The average total treatment operating cost is only 5 cents per 1m3 (1000Litres).
Comprehensive Treatment Ability
Ozone is universally recognized as the most powerful commercial disinfectant in the global water treatment market, more powerful than chlorine. It is also a powerful oxidant that can effectively remove a wide range of contaminants, including bacteria, viruses, and organic compounds. It is also highly adaptable to meet fluctuating water volumes and changing water quality and offers the ability to achieve the most stringent of water discharge criteria and regulations.
Generated On-site, No Chemistry
Ozone is generated on-demand using oxygen, eliminating the need for reliance on chemicals and consumables. This saves costs, space, safety issues and GHG emissions. Importantly, proper ozone dewatering systems are fully automated without the need for an operator or constant upkeep.
Adaptable to Flow & Contaminant Flux
Ozone treatment is hundreds of times stronger and faster than chemicals providing on-demand treatment. With advances in ozone technological, systems can regulate treatment in real-time to automatically adapt to fluctuating flows and contaminants.
Superior Aesthetic Removal
Ozone is very effective at treating aesthetics in water, including the removal of taste, colour and odour. Ozone breaks down to oxygen after treatment, for safe discharge of oxygenated water and not chemical residuals.
Compact System Footprint
Proper, advanced ozone systems offer the most powerful treatment per square foot of any treatment. Systems can be easily retrofitted within existing infrastructure with minimal space to save capital costs; it can also be provided for temporary / mobile application for shorter term needs due to it’s small footprint and automated function.
24/7 Fully Automated Operation
Ozone systems can be IOT enabled and offer fully automated, continuous monitoring in controls systems or remotely. This provides assured reliable safety and minimizes operator training and maintenance time.
Ozone applications for dewatering discharge water offer superior water quality treatment while reducing operational costs. Aclarus has extensive experience in providing tested solutions to achieve the most stringent water discharge requirements. To learn how Aclarus can solve your dewatering treatment challenges, please contact us here.