Reverse osmosis (RO) is one of the most common water purification methods currently available. It uses a special membrane which filters out numerous organic and mineral compounds. Reverse osmosis can be used on its own or in combination with other water purification methods, such as deionisation.

Pseudomonas is a dangerous bacteria which appears in water and soil. While it doesn’t affect healthy adults, it may be deadly for children and people with a weakened immune system. The appearance of such bacteria in the water of production facilities can lead to lethal consequences.

Bacteria is one of the worst enemies of all water purification systems. The key to keeping it away is proper prevention. In case the prevention methods fail and bacteria makes its way into the system, it’s vital to get rid of it as soon as possible. Otherwise, it starts spreading and creating a biofilm, a protection layer which is extremely hard to remove.

Another bespoke plug & play skid-mounted Labstar RO system from Wychwood Water Systems about to be dispatched.

Background

A long established and expanding pharmaceutical company in South Wales had brand new premises designed and built to suit their ongoing needs. Having had a long-standing relationship with Wychwood Water Systems Ltd as a purified water system supplier and maintenance support provider, they invited Wychwood Water Systems to site to discuss the new requirement.

One advantage of being a small company with experienced technical sales & service personnel is that each enquiry can be considered on its own merits in detail. On this basis after being called in to conduct a review, Wychwood Water carried out a free site survey together with a report on the existing laboratory water purification ringmain system. The existing water purification system had been installed by a competitor and the client was concerned about its longevity.

Like many essential things, the cost of water in the UK is relatively modest unless you consume a lot of it. For large volume mains water users, it makes sense to discover whether your property has a suitable borehole supply, typically done by engaging the services of a reputable borehole drilling specialist who will undertake a hydrogeological survey as part of their site and risk assessment. As part of the assessment, a laboratory analysis will be obtained.

Water purification system servicing is vital to your system’s longevity and performance. Regardless of the water purification type, the system will benefit from close attention on a regular basis. The majority of systems require professional maintenance twice a year, as well as regular membrane cleaning, filter replacement, chemical regeneration etc.

Why is servicing so important? Let’s take a look at just a few problems which can arise due to improper or irregular maintenance.

Water wastage in RO (reverse osmosis) is one of the most discussed problems among water purification system designers and users. With so much time, effort, and money invested in purifying the water for industrial purposes, losing over 30 percent is upsetting, to say the least.

Distilled spirits and beers have one common ingredient – water.

Sounds great. Readily available out of the tap, potable, drinkable - job done.

Unfortunately, with the composition of water being variable, and supplies differing geographically, as well as daily, this amazing product isn’t as straightforward as it seems…