AquaDisk Filters – Frequently Asked Questions
What Sets the AquaDisk Filters Apart?
The AquaDisk Filters are ideal for tertiary filtration due to their proven removal efficiencies and high-quality effluent. The thick cloth media maximizes solids removal for effective filtration. Additionally, automatic backwashing cleans the cloth media, allowing for continuous filtration even during backwashing. Vertically installed disks reduce the footprint and maximize filtration surface area for higher throughputs. Manufactured by Aqua-Aerobic Systems in Rockford, IL, the AquaDisk filters are California Title 22 Certified for Water Reuse Standards, delivering high-quality effluent for water reuse.
What Wastewater Applications Can Benefit from the AquaDisk®?
The AquaDisk® treats municipal and industrial wastewaters for tertiary treatment, BOD & suspended solids removal, phosphorus removal, color removal, and water reuse/recycling. A variation of the AquaDisk® called the AquaStorm® is ideal for wet weather applications, and the AquaPrime® for replacing primary clarifiers.
Why Use an AquaDisk® Filter?
In wastewater plants where secondary treatment falls short of meeting stringent effluent criteria, tertiary filters are necessary. AquaDisk® filter offers many advantages over traditional sand filters and other tertiary filters:
- Achieves higher quality effluent with low TSS, NTU, and phosphorus levels
- Offers higher loading rates and lower backwash rates
- Low headloss
- Minimal maintenance
- Small footprint with significant space-saving advantages
- Expandable and easy to retrofit
- Equipped with fully automatic PLC control system
- Low cost of ownership
- Available with a variety of different cloth types and in packaged configuration
How Much Wastewater Can the AquaDisk Filter Process?
Each disk is two meters in diameter and can process up to 500,000 gallons of wastewater daily. You can install up to 24 disks in the AquaDisk® filter. Smaller applications use the Aqua MiniDisk®, while larger facilities utilize the Aqua MegaDisk®.
What Are the Operator Requirements?
The AquaDisk® Filter requires very little operator attention. Reviewing the filter daily takes about 30 minutes per week.
Is Pilot Testing Available?
Yes! Pilot test trailers are readily available. While most applications do not require pilot testing, it can be crucial when selecting and optimizing filtration equipment for unique wastewater. This process confirms that the AquaDisk filter will work easily with specific wastewater conditions, providing valuable data on the expected hydraulic throughput, performance, backwash frequency, or the need for filter aids.
Where are AquaDisk® Filters Made?
The AquaDisk® Filters are built in Rockford, IL and they meet all Made in the USA requirements.
How Many Active AquaDisk® Filters are there?
Over 1,000 AquaDisk filters are operating in North America and more than 2,000 worldwide.
Is Maintenance Required?
The AquaDisk filter has one main wear component; the cloth media. Depending on the type of wastewater, hydraulic loading rates, solids loading rates, and backwash rates, the cloth media typically lasts five to seven years. The backwash frequency increases as the cloth media wears, and the filter performance declines. Two men can install replacement media in 1 day for a 1 MGD filter with four disks.
Contact Envirep
Envirep/TLC serves the municipal and industrial water and wastewater market in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Do you need help selecting the right equipment for your application? Contact Envirep today!
By Michael Gillespie, President at Envirep/TLC
