Using a Pilot Study for Permitting a Design-Build Brackish Groundwater Desalination Plant

This presentation covers brackish groundwater desalinationa pilot study. The study consists of four phases to evaluate three RO membranes (Toray, Hydranautics, and Dow FilmTec), two RO recoveries (85 and 90%), and multiple pre-treatment options (acid/antiscalant, raw water storage, and granular media filters). Permitting an RO membrane facility under these conditions is a significant departure from standard procedures.