Municipal Drinking Water

Envirogen

Addressing traditional and emerging contaminants in new and existing groundwater sources

For utilities or clients with potable water treatment needs, Envirogen offers tailored solutions using ion exchange, adsorptive media, and biological systems. Our expertise spans across various applications, including the potable drinking water market, groundwater remediation, acid mine drainage (AMD) remediation, and landfill leachate treatment.

Whether treating new groundwater sources or restoring contaminated supplies, our solutions are designed to address the diverse challenges posed by both traditional and emerging contaminants:

Regulatory drivers and emerging standards

Recent regulatory developments have intensified the focus on several key contaminants for water purveyors. Stricter maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) are being set or proposed, particularly for PFAS/PFOS compounds, due to rising concerns about their persistence in the environment and their long-term impact on public health.

Similarly, hexavalent chromium (Chromium-6), classified as a carcinogen, has received significant attention because of its widespread occurrence in groundwater. California notably introduced the nation’s first drinking water standard for hexavalent chromium, aiming to substantially reduce exposure for millions of residents. These regulatory changes are not only designed to protect public health but are also expected to influence similar actions across other states.

Envirogen is well-positioned to provide regulatory guidance and consultancy on both current and upcoming regulations. With a focus on appropriately chosen and applied water treatment technologies, as well as multi-process designs, we help ensure compliance while addressing the unique challenges water purveyors face in this evolving landscape.

We’re dedicated to delivering long-term solutions that meet and exceed expectations, backed by our project outcomes, which are guaranteed on a warrantied basis.

Proven technology and solutions

Regenerable ion exchange (IX) technology:

  • SimPACK (400+ GPM) – For treating contaminated water at flow rates over 400+ gpm. Employs a multi-bed N+3 staggered mode process, employing specialty resins tailored to specific target contaminants.
  • MinX (10-400 GPM) – Designed to treat specific contaminants at flow rates between 10 and 400 gpm using a multi-bed N+1 design with specialty resins tailored for effective water purification.

Biological fluidized bed reactor technology:

  • Fluidized Bed Reactor (FBR) – A proprietary biological water treatment system that efficiently removes organics and oxyanions from water, achieving over 99% removal efficiency. The FBR utilizes a fluidized bed of media to support microorganism attachment and growth, and can be configured for aerobic, anoxic, or anaerobic environments.

Advanced metals removal:

  • Advanced Metals Removal System (AMRS) – An active water treatment system that utilizes multiple Zero Valent Iron (ZVI) formulations to effectively remove metals such as selenium, chromium, and arsenic. Our proprietary AMRS design reduces capital costs by up to 50% compared to conventional ZVI systems, while offering the necessary fluidization flow flexibility to accommodate different types and grades of ZVI media formulations

In addition to the above specialized technologies, Envirogen also can design and provide more traditional physico-chemical treatment offerings such as carbon filtration, coagulation-filtration, and reverse osmosis.

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Envirogen Experience

Recent wins, case studies, and articles:

Life Cycle Cost Solutions – Performance Guarantees

In a world where environmental regulations are becoming more restrictive and financial resources are always tight, Envirogen delivers technology and service solutions for drinking water that keep people safer and help communities thrive.

The strength of Envirogen lies in our unique blend of technology and equipment expertise, process development and design capabilities, all combined with extensive operational experience and lifecycle assurance programs. This synergy makes us a formidable partner in delivering highly efficient water and wastewater treatment solutions, proven at hundreds of sites worldwide.

We build lasting partnerships with our clients through a holistic approach to asset management. Our strategic methods enable clients to make informed decisions, optimize resources, and enhance financial sustainability over the full lifecycle of your asset. We’re dedicated to delivering long-term solutions that meet and exceed expectations, and we confidently guarantee project outcomes on a warrantied basis.