We use our proprietary AS-700
Series filter media for our high-rate arsenic, iron, manganese, hydrogen
sulfide and radium removal systems.
The Process We
use our proprietary AS-700 Series Filter Media, based for high rate iron and
manganese removal.This media is
unusually robust, has a very high adsorptive capacity, lends itself to the
design of relatively simple treatment systems that do not require multi-media
filter beds or the use of anthracite caps which eliminate the need for surface
wash and air scour systems. The iron or manganese is adsorbed on the surface of
the media where it is secured and oxidized in place. Chlorine is injected
immediately upstream of the filters.The
chlorine is used to maintain the bed in an oxidized state not to oxidize and precipitate
the iron and manganese as is the case with most other treatment systems.This key difference allows for very high
loading rates and correspondingly small equipment footprints.A typical 1.5 MGD treatment system has a
footprint of 8’ x 17’ and some are considerably smaller. All ATEC Systems media
is Certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 61.
Pilot Testing ATEC
Systems pilot tests every installation.After all, water quality isn’t the same at every well and neither are
the conditions needed to optimize the removal of contaminants.Pilot testing is therefore a condition of
sale and a condition of our unique performance guaranty if it doesn’t work,
we’ll take it out and refund your money.It is our firm conviction that we cannot afford a system that doesn’t
perform to our standards, and neither can our customers.We have invested heavily in pilot testing
equipment to facilitate pilot testing which we consider the foundation of our
business.These investments allow us to
pilot test quickly efficiently and accurately, often finishing before others
have set up their equipment.
Design While
most ATEC Systems treatment equipment is similar, every unit is unique and is
designed to perform its job in accordance with the particular conditions and
requirements of each installation.Among
the factors considered for each project are water quality, oxidant doses,
application rates, operating pressure, valve actuation, well pump output,
backwash disposal options, and numerous other variables that affect water
treatment system design and performance.We work closely with engineers to help assure that every system we build
works properly and that installation, commissioning, and operation proceed
smoothly.
Manufacture Every
treatment system we sell is manufactured by ATEC Systems, Inc. using the best
materials available.All filter systems
are powder coated inside and out because we are convinced it is the best
process to use for our customers long term benefit.Every filter vessel and manifold is built to
operate at a working pressure of at least 150 psig and pressure tested to at
least 325 psig.Systems for higher
working pressures are available. Every system we build is shipped complete with
the under drain and support media installed.Most are skid mounted and pre-assembled to facilitate job site
installation which significantly reduces installation costs. We stand behind
every system we sell and provide a three year warranty for manufacturing and
materials defects.
Training Conceiving,
designing, and building treatment equipment that perform are only the first
steps in a long-term relationship centered on results and customer support. Every
project starts with extensive ATEC Systems provided customer training so that
the operators ultimately responsible for the performance of our equipment are
thoroughly trained and understand process, maintenance, operational, and
performance related issues.ATEC
Systems has a team approach to customer service.We are committed to servicing your needs
through training, maintenance support, trouble shooting, and parts supply.Standard repair parts are routinely shipped
out within 24 hours.If on-site service
is needed, a qualified, well trained factory representative is available via
phone, mail, or email.(P.O. Box 10329, Bainbridge Island, Washington
98110-0329 Phone: 360-414-9223 Fax: 360-397-0375 E-mail:
info@atecwatersystems.com)For personal
attention call:Bill Ketchum,
360-414-9223, Cullen Wilder, P.E., 707-894-8522 or Mac Pennington, 360-901-4533.
High Rate Water Treatment—the Simple Way, the
ATEC Systems Way
ATEC Systems developed the first high rate system using Pyrolusite for the
removal of iron and manganese in 1992.Since that time, we have built approximately 350 water treatment
systems, ranging in size from <11 gpm to 4,500 gpm and higher.ATEC Systems has been building treatment
equipment of this type for almost twenty years; others claiming expertise have
been using the process for a relatively short time. The process, which we
developed, has the advantage of much higher-than-conventional treatment loading
rates which result in smaller footprints, smaller piping, and lower costs.We have built our business on word-of-mouth
and with-out making exaggerated claims.Our treatment equipment consistently delivers performance levels others
often talk about but seldom deliver.Our
costs are consistently among the lowest, if not the lowest, in the
industry.If you need treatment for
arsenic, iron, manganese, hydrogen sulfide or radium, give us a call.We will save you money—the question is how
much.
Support and Operation The same ATEC Systems team
that trains you is standing by if you have questions or need advice. Maintenance
support, trouble shooting and parts supply are always ready. Standard repair
parts are routinely shipped out the same day if ordered by noon (Pacific
Standard Time).