The use of membrane technology for the production of drinking water is becoming more commonplace and more cost-effective every year. Many utilities are converting to membrane filtration to help fortify their facilities for current or future regulations. The author has been fortunate to at the front lines of the membrane wave in Ohio – having participated in the design of approximately 75% of all membrane water treatment plants in Ohio. The objective of this presentation is to highlight the advantages of utilizing membranes utilizing real life case studies of approximately 20 water treatment facilities in Ohio where membranes were installed instead of conventional treatment. Water quality / goals and treatment process selected for each will be discussed – along with a lesson learned from each project. Unique concentrate disposal techniques on several of the projects will be discussed – along with a comparison of the applicable discharge regulations throughout the Midwest.
This presentation is available to AMTA Members only.
Speaker
- Robert Shoaf, PE, BCEE
Company
- AECOM Water
Event
- AMTA Technology Transfer Workshop, Minneapolis, MN
Session
- AMTA Technology Transfer Workshop
Date
- 10/24/17
Media
Keywords
- Membrane, Ultrafiltration, Reverse Osmosis
Reference
- 9688-DP2008