This paper and presentation address some of the challenges that operators face when attempting to operate a membrane treatment system in parallel with a conventional surface water treatment facility to produce drinking water that meets all regulated requirements. The facility used for this case study has successfully operated the surface water tre...

The design, construction, and start-up of a surface water membrane treatment facility, while difficult, were not the last challenges faced by operational staff. Daily operation of the individual system components, coupled with the ongoing costs required for maintenance and chemical addition can cause major treatment headaches. This paper will track...