UV Water Treatment Plants for Pathogen Prevention

In collaboration with the Queenstown Lakes District Council, FILTEC efficiently delivered two UV water treatment plants to Wanaka for effective pathogen prevention. Additionally, FILTEC provides ongoing support and maintenance to both plants, guaranteeing longevity and optimal performance.

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Chlorine Gas Dosing System Retrofit for Dairy Factory

The chlorine gas dosing system retrofit by FILTEC has been a transformative addition to the Waikato dairy factory’s water treatment infrastructure. The system ensures efficient water disinfection crucial for dairy operations, including cleaning, sanitation, providing potable drinking water and processing needs.

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Post-Cyclone Restoration of a Lamella Pre-Treatment System

Water Treatment Systems by Filtec lamella pre-treatment

Following the devastating impact of cyclone Gabrielle, the Gisborne District Council faced a critical challenge: restoring water treatment capacity to pre-cyclone levels. FILTEC swiftly provided a new lamella pre-treatment system and installed within the existing settling basin of the Waingake plant.

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Demineralised Water for Dairy Steam Boiler Feed

A Waikato dairy manufacturer needed demineralised water for their cheese processing facility and steam boiler feed. In New Zealand, dairy processing demands pure water to comply with regulations. Demineralised water prevents scale formation on the steam boilers internal walls and piping and reduces boiler blow down frequencies.

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Chemical Contamination in Household Water Supply

FILTEC provided a new water treatment plant for rural ÅŒhakea to effectively eliminate chemical contamination in household water supply. Three greensand filters were installed to effectively remove iron and manganese, along with UV disinfection and post-treatment chlorine dosing.

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Water Recycling System for a Large Seafood Manufacturer

A New Zealand seafood manufacturer sought a water recycling system for its Blenheim-based facility to treat wastewater produced by the mussel dryer exhaust scrubbers. The water recycling process by FILTEC minimised the facility’s freshwater consumption and wastewater discharge.

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Rural Drinking Water Supply to Remote Communities

To address unsafe rural drinking water supply in small remote communities, a pilot Rural Drinking Water programme was launched. Six marae across Gisborne, Bay of Plenty, and Great Barrier Island needed water treatment upgrades. FILTEC designed and delivered the new water treatment systems.

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Membrane Bioreactor Upgrade

To accommodate the growth of the Kinloch township the Taupo District Council required an advanced wastewater treatment solution. FILTEC converted the existing sequencing batch reactor to a membrane bioreactor, improving wastewater treatment plant performance and filtration efficiency.

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Water Quality Improvements for Household Usage

The Dovedale water supply was initially intended for livestock, but with the surge in household usage in the Upper Moutere area, concerns over both water volume and quality arose. The Tasman District Council required a solution to improve water quality for household use that leveraged the existing water source.

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Dissolved Air Flotation System for Dairy Manufacturer

Dissolved Air Flotation System for Dairy Manufacturer

Following a site expansion, a South Island dairy facility needed to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant to handle increased effluent volumes and achieve higher quality treatment. FILTEC managed the comprehensive upgrade of the wastewater treatment plant, including the installation of a Nijhuis dissolved air flotation system.

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