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Reducing Water Utility Costs
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Content 01Are You Facing Rising Water Utility Costs?
- Water utility charges are increasing year by year, and you are looking for ways to reduce costs.
- You want to use groundwater but are unsure about water quality requirements or equipment selection.
AMCON’s Solutions
Using groundwater as a raw water source can be an effective approach to reducing water utility costs.
However, groundwater cannot be used as-is; the key is to condition the water quality with Industrial Water Treatment Equipments.
AMCON provides Solutions that combine Industrial Water Treatment equipment such as Ion Exchange Water Softener, Iron and Manganese Removal Filter, Sand Separator, Activated Carbon Filter for Dechlorination, and Rapid Sand Filter according to the raw water and application.
By conditioning groundwater to a stable water quality, facilities can operate with lower running costs compared with municipal water and sewer charges. When switching from municipal water to groundwater, the main running costs are electricity for the well pump and Operation & Maintenance costs for Industrial Water Treatment equipment. Facilities with a larger difference from municipal water and sewer charges are more likely to see cost reductions, and facilities with high monthly water consumption tend to have a shorter payback period for the initial investment.
Can Also Serve as a Backup Water Source During Disasters
Because groundwater can be used as an onsite water source even during wide-area water outages caused by earthquakes or typhoons, one of the major advantages of groundwater utilization is that it can support BCP measures (Business Continuity Planning) while also contributing to cost reduction.
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| Item | Municipal Water Only | Groundwater + Industrial Water Treatment System |
|---|---|---|
| Water procurement cost | Municipal water and sewer charges (upward trend) | Pumping, treatment, and Maintenance costs |
| BCP measures (supply during disasters) | Risk of water outage | Can be used as an onsite water source and can be expected to serve as a backup water source during disasters |
| Water quality management | Managed by municipality | Water quality management according to application is possible |
| Long-term cost | Increases in proportion to usage | More advantageous when usage is high |
However, groundwater may contain iron, manganese, hardness components, fine particles and other substances. When municipal water is used together with groundwater, residual chlorine control may also be required in some cases. If used without appropriate treatment, these factors may lead to red water or black water in piping, scale deposits, equipment problems, and impacts on product quality. This is why selecting Industrial Water Treatment equipment according to the application and water quality is important.
The specific reduction amount varies depending on the facility’s water usage, regional water utility rates, and groundwater quality. After reviewing the current usage conditions, we can also provide an individual simulation.
Applications Across Facility Types
Groundwater utilization combined with Industrial Water Treatment Equipment is used across a wide range of industries.
Laundry and Cleaning Plants (for wash water, etc.)
Softening with an Ion Exchange Water Softener is an important point to help prevent reduced detergent efficiency caused by hardness components and impacts on fabrics.
Hotels, Commercial Facilities, and Public Facilities (for drinking water, bath / pool makeup water, etc.)
Especially for drinking and bathing applications, treatment using Iron and Manganese Removal Filters and activated carbon systems, including removal of organic matter and residual chlorine, becomes important. Facilities that require large volumes of makeup water, such as pools and large public baths, are more likely to see cost reduction benefits.
Food Manufacturing Plants (for washing water and process water, etc.)
Because water quality is directly linked to product quality and safety, it is important to condition the water to meet hygiene control standards according to the application.
Industrial Water Treatment Equipment Lineup
We provide the most suitable system by combining the following equipment according to the application and water quality.
Ion Exchange Water Softener
Ion Exchange Water Softener
Removes hardness components such as calcium and magnesium, which are often contained in groundwater, using ion exchange resin.
Iron and Manganese Removal Filter
Sand Separator (Desanding Cyclone System)
Sand Separator (Desanding Cyclone System)
Physically removes sand and fine particles mixed into groundwater using a cyclone method.
Activated Carbon Filter for Dechlorination
Activated Carbon Filter for Dechlorination
Adsorbs and removes residual chlorine and organic matter contained in municipal water or groundwater using activated carbon.
Rapid Sand Filter
Rapid Sand Filter
Efficiently removes turbidity and fine particles in raw water by layering filter media such as sand, gravel and anthracite in multiple layers.
How the Consultation and Implementation Process Works
- 1.Contact Us
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We review current water usage, challenges and requirements.
- 2.Water Quality Survey
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We conduct groundwater sampling and water quality surveys.
- 3.System Selection,Preliminary Solutions and Quotation
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We propose the most suitable system configuration according to water quality and application.We finalize equipment specifications and present the final quotation.
- 4.Quotation,Detailed Engineering Design and Commissioning
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We support everything from removal of existing equipment, when needed, to installation of new equipment.We adjust operating settings and confirm water quality.
- 5.After-Sales Support
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Regular Maintenance and filter media replacement are also available.
Common Questions
- How Much Water Usage Is Needed to Make Introduction Beneficial?
- There is no single answer, but facilities with higher monthly water usage tend to have a shorter payback period for the investment. Based on current usage and water utility charges, we can provide an individual simulation, so please feel free to contact us.
- Can Existing Municipal Water and Groundwater Be Used Together?
- Yes. In some cases, municipal water and groundwater are used separately by application, or municipal water is used as a backup during Maintenance of groundwater facilities. Flexible Engineering Design is possible according to the operating style of the facility.
- Can We Request Only a Water Quality Survey?
- Yes. Even if you are still considering whether groundwater can be used, we can begin by supporting you with a water quality survey. Based on the survey results, you can consult with us about the need for equipment and the appropriate system configuration.
Let AMCON Support Your Groundwater Utilization and Industrial Water Treatment
AMCON supports everything from water quality surveys for groundwater utilization to system selection, construction, and After-Sales Support. Whether you are committed to reducing water utility costs, considering the introduction of an Industrial Water Treatment System, or taking the first step toward groundwater utilization, please feel free to contact us while gathering information or evaluating your options.
