Many source waters and distribution networks contain varying levels of sediment going into buildings
These levels often are subject to changes in seasons, civil construction and even fire hydrant use in the community. Many outbreaks have been correlated to construction.
Sediments and biofilm throws in the network have the following effect:
Sediment accumulation in buildings and piping leading to restricting flow over time
Enhanced biofilm growth in building water systems
Shortened life of water using equipment and stress/wear on pump impeller
They can overcome residual disinfection levels
Accumulations of sediment through distribution piping can make free chlorine levels vary as well as disinfection results at different distal sites.
Sediment can shield microorganisms from disinfectants as well as exert a disinfectant demand, limiting the effectiveness of secondary disinfection.
Sediment can reduce equipment life by 9 to 12%.
Self-Cleaning Point of Entry Water Filtration Systems:
Intelligent Water Management
Able to monitor incoming water variance with respect to sediment loading and track historical
Ability to track in real time amount of sediment coming into the facility
Lower Cost of Ownership
Low maintenance- automatic protection for millions of dollars of equipment such as MRI, X-Ray, Boilers, Dialysis Water Treatment, Food Service Equipment and more.
Little need for maintenance and consumable purchases, eliminating disposal labor.
Green and Sustainable
Less than 1% water waste. No consumables or waste media.
Average of 50-75% less water wasted going to drain.
No waste going to landfill or being added to medical waste disposal.
Less Potential Biological Growth
Filtration media is non porous and the sediment is vacuumed frequently before major accumulation.
No media to get infected or have to sanitize and change out.
Does not absorb disinfectant like anthracite layers or zeolites.
No significant build up of nutrients or the potential to incubate biofilm.
No large build up of nutrients or biofilm in the piping or equipment in the facility.
Fewer Emergency Issues
Less pressure drop than other filtration, dependable high strength construction and no concerns with channeling or filter collapse/breaching.
No concerns with channeling in low flow.
Avoiding emergency pressure drops and excessive differential pressures.
Avoiding reduced pressures in the facility, channeling, catastrophic pump failures or deadheading throughout the facility and equipment.
Point of Use (POU) Water Filtration Systems:
Features and Benefits
Lower cost of ownership
Advanced Hollow Fiber Technology
Traceable with tracking
Quick connect couplings for hygienic handling
Stop patient exposure to pathogens immediately with installation only taking minutes!
Compliance – CE Medical Devices Class I (s)
Point of Use Applications
Sterile Water Filtration at critical points of use in a facility
Point of Entry (POE) Water Filtration Systems:
