INTAKE WATER

Based on different water qualities, it should be filtered and/or treated to process needs. Continuous and stable supply of quality water is vital for industrial facilities while ensuring process flow and minimum downtime.

Intake water is used by industrial facilities from different sources such as surface water, groundwater, municipal water and others.

Different Types of Intake Water Sources and Their Characteristics

Here are the primary types of industrial intake water sources:

Surface Water: Surface water refers to water that is open to the atmosphere, including rivers, lakes, reservoirs, etc.

Advantages:

• Generally abundant, especially in regions near large water bodies.
• Easier access compared to groundwater.
• Less expensive than other sources

Challenges:

• High variability in quality due to seasonal changes and pollution.
• Requires extensive treatment to remove contaminants like sediments, organic matter, and microorganisms.

Groundwater: Groundwater is water located beneath the earth’s surface, often accessed through wells or boreholes.

Advantages:

• Typically has fewer contaminants compared to surface water.
• Less prone to seasonal variations.

Challenges:

• Over-extraction can lead to depletion of water tables and land subsidence.
• Requires monitoring for pollutants like heavy metals, iron, manganese, arsenic and chemicals, which can seep from industrial or agricultural activities.

Municipal Water Supply: Water provided by local government or utilities, typically treated to meet drinking water standards.

Advantages:

• Consistent and reliable quality.
• Minimal on-site treatment required.

Challenges:

• Higher cost compared to surface or groundwater.
• Limited availability for high-volume industrial use.
• Not suitable for all industrial uses due to their chlorine content.

With our advanced technological solutions, we can offer the best intake water filtration to handle any water source and process requirement. Our filters are cost-effective, water and energy efficient, robust, require minimal maintenance, easy to install with a small footprint, require minimal to no use of chemicals and with our smart control embedded solution, can integrate easily. Our complete range of filtration solutions can help industrial facilities successfully cope with their challenges.

FAQs

How can the quality of intake water be determined?

The quality of intake water is critical for industrial processes, and determining it involves a combination of sampling, laboratory testing, and continuous monitoring.

What environmental benefits are associated with Amiad’s intake water filtration systems?

Intake water filtration systems offer several environmental benefits, including reduced pollution, ecosystem conservation, efficient energy and water use and minimized need for chemical use.

Are chemicals used in Amiads’s filtration process?

Amiad’s technologies are based on mechanical filtration (screen, disc, microfiber and media) and thus the use of chemicals in the filtration process is minimal.