Advanced Oxidation for Municipal Water Treatment
Meet regulatory limits, extend equipment life, and eliminate taste & odor complaints—while cutting energy and chemical costs by up to 60%.
Tightening Regulations, Aging Infrastructure
Municipal water treatment plants face mounting pressure from every direction: stricter DBP limits, aging ozone systems running beyond capacity, rising energy costs, and customer complaints about taste and odor.
Many facilities rely on ozone systems that are 20+ years old, requiring replacement investments of $10–50 million. Meanwhile, bromate, THM, and HAA5 levels continue to challenge regulatory compliance.
- Bromate levels exceeding federal/state limits of 10 µg/L
- Ozone generators running at 110%+ of rated capacity
- Seasonal taste & odor complaints eroding public trust
- Rising energy costs with flat or shrinking budgets
- Capital replacement costs of $10–50M for aging systems
The True Cost of Outdated Treatment
Hydroxyl-Radical Power, Simple Integration
HydroTreat™ uses proprietary mineral oxychloride (MxClyOz) technology to generate Reactive Oxygen Species—including hydroxyl radicals, the most powerful oxidizers known—that break down contaminants without forming harmful disinfection by-products.
Introduced at 8–10 mg/L into your raw water inlet or flash mixer, HydroTreat enhances coagulation, reduces ozone demand, and improves downstream treatment performance across your entire plant.
Unlike traditional pre-oxidants, HydroTreat delivers oxidation potential matching hydroxyl radicals (2.6–2.8 eV)—significantly higher than ozone (2.04 eV) or chlorine (1.36 eV).
In a 90-day field study, HydroTreat reduced ozone generator load from 110% to 40% of capacity within one hour of introduction—cutting energy consumption by 50–60%.
Treatment Integration Points
Where HydroTreat Works
Simple addition to your existing treatment train with immediate, measurable results.
Why Municipal Plants Choose HydroTreat
Dramatic Energy Savings
Reduce ozone generator load by 60–70%, cutting energy consumption by 50–60% while maintaining treatment efficacy.
DBP Compliance
Achieve and maintain compliance with bromate, THM, and HAA5 limits—even with high-bromide source water.
Capital Deferral
Extend the life of aging ozone systems by years, deferring $10–50M replacement projects.
Reduced Chemical Usage
40% reduction in chlorine demand at the clearwell, plus lower coagulant dosing requirements.
T&O Elimination
Complete elimination of taste and odor complaints, restoring public confidence in water quality.
Enhanced Coagulation
70% improvement in settled water turbidity with denser floc formation and better settling.
Easier Solids Handling
Improved sludge dewatering and more efficient solids disposal from enhanced particle density.
Algae & Biofilm Control
No visible biofilm or algal growth in clarifiers and weirs throughout the treatment process.
NSF/ANSI 60 Certified
Approved for potable water applications up to 84 mg/L. Safe, compliant, and ready for municipal use.
90-Day Trial: 10 MGD Surface Water Plant
In a controlled study at a Northern California water treatment facility, HydroTreat™ was evaluated as a pre-oxidant at 8–10 mg/L. The plant had been struggling with bromate levels exceeding federal limits and an ozone system running beyond rated capacity.
| Parameter | Before | After HydroTreat™ | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Settled Water Turbidity (NTU) | 0.70 | 0.21 | +70.0% |
| Filtered Water TOC (mg/L) | 2.2 | 1.1 | +50.0% |
| Filtered Water NOM | 0.044 | 0.017 | +61.4% |
| Bromate (µg/L) | 8.4 | 1.7 | +79.8% |
| TTHMs (µg/L) | 20.0 | 8.7 | +56.5% |
| HAA5s (µg/L) | 6.0 | 0 | +100% |
| T&O Complaints (monthly) | 15+ | 0 | Eliminated |
Key Finding: Prior to the trial, monthly bromate levels averaged 18 µg/L—exceeding both state and federal limits of 10 µg/L. Within one hour of introducing HydroTreat™, bromate dropped below 1.0 µg/L and remained there for the duration of the study.
Oxidation Potential Comparison
HydroTreat™ delivers hydroxyl-radical-level oxidation power in a safe, stable formulation.
| Oxidizing Reagent | Potential (eV) |
|---|---|
| Hydroxyl Radical (OH⁻) | 2.6–2.8 |
| Mineral Oxychloride (HydroTreat™) | 2.6–2.8 |
| Ozone (O₃) | 2.04–2.07 |
| Permanganate (MnO₄) | 1.67 |
| Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) | 1.49 |
| Chlorine Gas (Cl₂) | 1.36 |
| Chlorine Dioxide (ClO₂) | 0.95 |
Ready to Improve Your Plant Performance?
Let’s discuss a pilot study at your facility. We’ll help you evaluate HydroTreat™ against your specific water quality challenges and regulatory requirements.