WHAT IS TURBIDITY?
• Turbidity is a measurement for how clear a solution is.
• Turbid water is characterised by a hazy, muddy, unclear appearance.
• Turbidity in solution can be from dirt, sediments and particles, inorganic materials and more.
• Required standard for turbidity for potable water is 4.0 NTU
• You may find that the water will become clearer if left in a glass, so the suspended particles can settle.
HOW CAN WE TREAT TURBIDITY?
• Treated through filtration.
• Treated through cartridge filtration or a self cleaning units; this depends on the severity of the water.
• Cartridge filtration is ideal for low amounts of turbidity as higher levels will result in filter blockage and a drop in pressure.
• Self-cleaning units will perform a scheduled daily clean where all sediment and particulates held by the filter media will be sent to drain.
• Good practice to remove turbidity prior to treating any other undesirable minerals, as this will likely reduce any that are in suspension.
•Different grades of filtration available.
FAQs
Sites which have old boreholes which have been out of service are commonly looking at reintroducing them due to the huge cost savings available. There are many factors which can impact the project; all being well it’s quite a straightforward project.
Please give one of our team a call on 0800 772 3227 and they’d be more than happy to assist.
We offer a full project management service where we work with a select few borehole drillers and are happy to manage your project. Get in touch with one of our technical team for assistance.
Ground and surface water can fluctuate in composition along with the fact that aged treatment systems which haven’t been serviced and maintained can result in failures. Get in touch with one of our technical support team and they’d be happy to advise what the best course of action is.
First of all, this is a fairly common occurrence. You should get a full water analysis which details the water’s chemistry. We can support with this and offer assistance on what you need to do. Reach out to one of our technical team for assistance on 0800 772 3227.
