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.
Continue readingEmergency Water Supply for Earthquake Prone Regions
Wellington Water partnered with FILTEC to implement a strategic emergency water supply plan for the region. Containerised water treatment plants were provided, each capable of supplying 20L per person daily within 1000m of homes, following an emergency event.
Continue readingChlorine 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.
Continue readingSustainable Solutions for Small Community Drinking Water
In 2016, Havelock North the campylobacter contamination prompted the Hastings District Council to address water treatment system deficiencies for the provision of small community drinking water. In response FILTEC delivered six containerised small community drinking water plants.
Continue readingPost-Cyclone Restoration of a Lamella Pre-Treatment System
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.
Continue readingDemineralised 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.
Continue readingChemical Contamination in Household Water Supply
FILTEC provided a new water treatment plant for rural Ōhakea 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.
Continue readingWater 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.
Continue readingRural 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.
Continue readingWastewater 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.
Continue readingWater 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.
Continue readingDissolved 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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