First Nations Communities

For First Nations Communities, Aclarus Ozone provides water treatment solutions for the challenge of drinking water.

Ozone is a sustainable and environmentally safe treatment for water that is chemical-free, energy-efficient and cost-effective. It has been used for over 100 years for municipal drinking water treatment, particularly in Europe.

For First Nations communities, Aclarus Ozone provides water treatment solutions for the operational challenge of delivering clean and safe drinking water.

Ozone Advantages for First Nations Communities

Ozone is an approved disinfection method for First Nations drinking water. It meets or exceeds both Canadian Federal and Provincial standards, as well as regulatory compliance with Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines. Furthermore, Aclarus solutions meet the eligibility requirements for the Canadian Federal Clean Water and Wastewater Fund.

Aclarus Ozone Systems are designed and engineered specifically for small-to-midsized communities with populations of approximately 100,000 or less. They are cost-effective and can be installed on a small footprint, typically within existing infrastructure.

Ozone has the following advantages for First Nations communities:

✓ Fully automated; simple & easy operation, minimal operator requirements

✓ Environmentally friendly; no harmful residual left in the water;

✓ Disinfects and sanitizes quickly and strongly, without chemicals;

✓ Quickly neutralizes unhealthy minerals in the water, like iron, sulphur and manganese;

✓ Removes any colour, taste or odour; with no pre-treatment required;

✓ Removes contaminants of emerging concern (CEC’s), such as pesticides, organic matter, various microbes, pharmaceuticals and micro-plastics;

✓ Produced Onsite and On Demand, removing the need to purchase, store and physically handle chemicals.

✓ Lowest Lifetime Operation Cost (LOC), and;

✓ Quick Return on Investment (ROI).

Ozone Water Treatment

Is chemical-free and a sustainable solution;

Is fully automated with remote access, for ease of use and integration;

Completely disinfects and removes contaminants, including colour, for assured re-use quality;

Reduces or eliminates fees on discharge and incoming water;

Has low life-cycle costs with a quick ROI.

Aclarus Water Treatment Solutions

Drinking Water

Effective treatment of incoming water is an important step for First Nations communities to ensure the quality of their drinking water. Different sources of water will require different treatment methods and levels of treatment. Ozone solves multiple treatment issues safely and efficiently. It works to very quickly disinfect and treat water without chemicals, and the treated water is of premium quality, with no chemical residual or by-products.

Regardless of the source of the water, ozone and sand filtration technology will remove bacteria, chlorine and other chemicals, metals, and even many micro-pollutants such as hormones, pharmaceuticals, microplastics and petrochemicals from municipal water. It also removes colour, taste and smell from the water, an important benefit for First Nations communities.

Ozone has no impact on pH levels in the water and leaves no residual, as it breaks down to oxygen before use.

Aclarus Ozone Systems Overview

Aclarus systems generate ozone on-site, with an ozone level calibrated for each application and flow rate. The systems are scalable and offer advanced ozone generation, mixing and control systems for reliable and accurate treatment. They can range from simple on/off systems to fully programmable control systems with remote monitoring, alarm integration, ozone dose control and more.’

Aclarus’ advanced saturation systems maximize ozone transfer into water at an average of over 90% compared with traditional transfer rates of approximately 10%. Using inline monitors, the water is measured for automated control to either increase or decrease the ozone level to remain at a setpoint for optimal function.

Aclarus Ozone systems also remove excess ozone from the water and destroy it, limiting potential off-gassing by using integrated air monitors for safe workspaces.

Following ozonation, the water is filtered and then ozone is either removed for incoming use or not removed and sent for use in sanitation. System controls integrate with other control systems and allow for remote monitoring.

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Safety

First Nations communities need safe and reliable systems that are practical and easy to use.

Ozone is generated at the time of use. This eliminates the need for bulk chemical storage, as is the case for chlorine. In the event of an ozone leak, an ozone sensor will shut down the system, activate a flashing red warning light, and turn on an exhaust fan. The flashing red light will deactivate once ambient conditions are safe for human entry. Even without the ventilation fan, the ozone would break down spontaneously within minutes of its release.

A chlorine leak, on the other hand, requires operators take extreme safety precautions prior to entering the room. They must wear protective suits to prevent skin contact and use self- contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to prevent inhalation. Ventilation of chlorine to the outside, without prior neutralization, presents a safety concern for bystanders.

Cost Comparison

There is a common perception that ozone is an unaffordable approach to water treatment. In fact, the average operational cost of the Aclarus Ozone System is approximately 5-10 cents per 1,000 litres of treated water, offering the lowest Lifetime Operating Cost (LOC) compared to other technology and a quick Return on Investment.

Aclarus Ozone systems are found in a wide range of applications, including industrial and municipal operations, precisely because they are a cost-effective and reliable treatment. Aclarus advanced and affordable designs have brought ozone to multiple markets that have not previously used ozone.