Consider A Commercial Water Treatment Plan For Your Business

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No matter the type of business you have, it’s crucial to put in place a commercial water treatment plan. An adequate plan not only accounts for the higher volume of water your business uses but also helps to increase your overall efficiency and the lifetime of your equipment. Not having a proper water treatment plan can damage not only your system but also the integrity of your business.

Whether you lose business or must repair your system, water treatment mistakes result in the loss of hard-earned money. If you do not have one already in place, considering a commercial water treatment plan can provide substantial benefits for your business.

Commercial Water Treatment System Basics

Every business uses much more water than a home does. Commercial, industrial, and institutional water use accounts for an astounding 29% of overall use according to the U.S. Geological Survey’s Public Supply Water Use study. This translates to over 12,050 million gallons of water a day!

What Is Commercial Water Treatment?

Considering the high volume of water businesses use every day, a commercial system treats the water for consumption, disposal, or manufacturing use. The size and type of plan that is right for you is highly dependent on the type of business and your specific needs.

Typical water treatment needs include:

• Dealkalization
• Demineralization
• Microfiltration
• Multimedia Filtration
• Nanofiltration
• Reverse Osmosis
• Softening
• Ultrafiltration

Water Treatment Plan Benefits

While there are several similar benefits, you will see a variety of advantages depending on the type of water treatment system you decide is best for your business. Here our expert technicians discuss many of the general and specific benefits of water treatment plans.

Reducing Contaminants

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) to issue standards for over 90 contaminants commonly found in water.

Some of the pollutants that water treatment plans can help to reduce include:

• Biological Contaminants: These are living organisms in the water. Common examples include bacteria, parasites, and viruses.


• Chemical Contaminants: Either synthetic or natural, common examples include bleach, metals, prescription or illegal drugs, pesticides, and salts.


• Physical Contaminants: These are some of the most noticeable as they change the appearance or other properties of water, common examples include: sediment and organic material from soil erosion.


• Radiological Contaminants: These are unbalanced chemical contaminants that can release radiation; common examples include: plutonium, radium, and uranium.

Options

There is no universal water treatment plan for any business. For example, if you own a restaurant that grows its vegetables, you will likely use more water than a typical burger joint. Or, if you own a small apartment complex, you will probably use less water than a large hotel. Having options for your plan and business is an essential aspect to fulfill your needs.

Some of the many options we offer at Art Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electric include:

• Dealkalization: Neutralizing the acidity of water is the process of alkalinity, which can be incredibly damaging to boilers and pipes. Putting a dealkalization treatment plan in place can save you from costly repairs and overall replacement rates.


• Nanofiltration And Reverse Osmosis: While the two plans are similar, the main difference is that reverse osmosis has more powerful results than nanofiltration. They both push water through a strong filter and extremely high pressures to remove minerals and deionize the water.


• Ultraviolet Disinfection Systems: The removal of biological contaminants usually requires the use of chlorine, which can also be dangerous. Installing an ultraviolet disinfection system treats both contaminants by exposing it to elevated levels of ultraviolet light and results in safer water.


• Water Softening Systems: Minerals and sediment will naturally occur as it flows from pipes to faucets. The eventual buildup makes the water hard and can wreak havoc on your plumbing and equipment. Softening systems help to trap those particles to make for cleaner water, saving you valuable time and costly repairs.

Commercial Water Treatment Plans For South Florida Businesses

No matter the size or type of your business, Art Plumbing, Air Conditioning & Electric is here to help you find the commercial water treatment plan that best matches your needs. If you are ready to provide your clients with safer, better tasting, and less damaging water, contact us today at 1-800-475-1504!