Constituents present in surface water and ground water sources, including dissolved solids and suspended solids, can result in significant operating costs in industrial processes. Removing these constituents will result in cost savings. When considering an investment in water treatment equipment, it's important to recognize and quantify each source of value creation. In industrial applications, these sources typically fall under the broad categories of:
- Energy Reductions
- Water Volume Reductions
- Chemical Treatment Cost Reductions
- Reductions in Downtime/Maintenance Costs
- Improvements in Product Quality
The design of a suitable water treatment system (and resulting investment cost) depends primarily on the characteristics of the incoming water supply and on the finished water requirements. Any water treatment system must deliver - at a minimum - a reliable water supply that meets the water volume requirements and the finished water specification. Improvements in water quality beyond the minimum specification can add attractive cost-savings payback.