Medora Corporation an industry-leader for THM Removal Systems (TRS), distribution tank mixing, and automated disinfectant control. Whether your system is chlorinated or chloraminated, we have answers to many of the most common water quality problems.
All Medora Corporation solutions are completely scalable for any size tank or system, from the smallest of potable storage tanks to biggest 100+ MG mega reservoirs!
Industry-leading solutions with SolarBee and AerationPlus. Active lake circulation improves water quality. 400+ successful freshwater lake & reservoir restorations. Cyanobacteria (a.k.a. blue-green algae) blooms and associated cyanotoxins may be at the top of the problem list for most organizations but there are other water quality priorities depending on reservoir type and use. Recreational lakes likely favor good fishing & safe swimming while reservoirs used as a raw water drinking source may look to...
Let`s face it, wastewater is a tough, nearly thankless business. A lot can go wrong and before you know it, you`re in violation. Regulations ever increase, compliance becomes more difficult, and odors get the phone ringing. Equipment breaks down. Energy costs go higher & higher.
Stormwater retention ponds or basins (also known as wet ponds) add crucial capacity to the overall stormwater management system and can also serve as important community amenities. Maximizing water quality in these basins becomes even more critical as Integrated Water Management look to these stormwater resources as a way to supplement water supplies for potable & reuse irrigation applications. Any community benefits can be quickly overshadowed if the retention basin is allowed to become stagnate,...
Much like stormwater, reuse water is fast becoming a commodity of sorts as Communities and Companies search for more cost-effective approaches to meet their water needs. As demand for this resource increases, so does the need to maintain a higher standard of water quality whether in open reservoirs or enclosed storage tanks. GridBee / SolarBee has vast experience making water better across nearly all applications and we can help you meet your needs for reuse water too.
In wastewater treatment, the aeration system is often the largest energy consumer. It seems the age-old answer for every problem was to increase horsepower and add more aeration. When you analyze aeration, only 20% to 50% of the energy consumed is needed for production of dissolved oxygen (DO) for processing BOD and nitrifying bacteria. The remaining energy is used just for the mixing effect.
Inadequate potable tank mixing is a persistent problem for many municipal water systems across the United States, Canada, & the world. Simply put, tanks need consistent, effective, and reliable mixing. Test sample inconsistencies, thermal stratification, inconsistent water age, low disinfectant, and other DBP issues can all be mitigated with complete top to bottom tank mixing.
Medora has a long, successful history helping to improve water quality from the clearwell throughout your distribution. We also have one of the strongest warranty & performance guarantees in the industry and firmly believe in providing top-notch Customer Support every step of the way.
We can help you attain your goals anywhere in your system- Distribution Tanks, Clearwells, & In-Line! GridBee® SN Series THM Removal Equipment have been developed & refined over many years with hundreds of the systems installed across the United States and the world. To the best of our knowledge, Medora Corporation has more municipal THM removal systems in operation than all others combined.
Every Tank Needs Mixing. Chlorine & chloramine systems can attain real water quality benefits. There are more than 50,000 municipal water systems in the United States and most of these systems rely on water towers, above-ground, and below-ground tanks to store their treated potable water. Many operators rely on mixing via normal cycling of water in and out of the tank to limit water age and deterioration of disinfectant chemicals (but most often this is not enough).
The concept is simple enough but the reality of maintaining proper disinfectant residuals just isn`t always that easy. The water quality in your distribution system is constantly changing and constantly on the move. The disinfectant residual is up... now it`s down... hotspots here... no spots there... just like a game of disinfectant "whack-a-mole".
Active Tank Mixing Prevents Damaging Ice Buildup. Ice in distribution-system storage tanks is an ever-present wintertime challenge faced by water utilities in cold climates. Ice can form a thick surface cap during prolonged periods of subfreezing weather. This alone can cause structural damage and water leakage but normal tank inflow & outflow can also create vertical movement of huge ice chunks increasing damage potential.
In clearwells, better mixing can provide the basis for increased contact time. Increased contact time leads to less chlorine usage. Not only does using less chlorine save money, it also reduces the magnitude of TTHM issues. A good mix makes everything better. GridBee / SolarBee potable mixing equipment is engineered specifically for use in the drinking water treatment and distribution process.
Mixing is already part of the equation and Medora Corporation equipment can help ensure your rapid mix is a true mix. Better coagulant dispersion & contact helps to further facilitate particulate binding. Better binding means more particulates fall out of suspension. Less particulate suspension means a better treatment process.
The Fast Response Early Boost (FREB) strategy has provided effective control in chloraminated potable water tanks during warm months when these problems are most acute.
Potable mixing & treatment for the world`s largest projects: In certain parts of the United States and across the world, huge, 30 million gallon to 80 million gallon to 100+ million gallon potable water storage reservoirs are becoming more and more commonplace. The question isn`t so much can we help maintain water quality in reservoirs like these.
Of the 400+ lakes & reservoirs SolarBees have restored worldwide, about 50% of them are source water for municipal drinking water plants. In many cases, SolarBees have paid for themselves in the first year by carbon savings in the drinking water treatment plant and/or chemical savings in the lake. Some have reported savings over $500,000 per year in plant operating costs compared to before they installed SolarBee equipment!
Recreation and lakes go hand in hand whether it`s fishing, water sports, or just a relaxing vista. Time on & near the water is extremely valuable and even minor water quality issues can have a major impact on your experience. The key component for effective cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) control and overall water quality improvement is to actively circulate just the upper water of the lake known as the "epilimnion". Active epilimnetic circulation also benefits the fishery & the food chain that...
Effective circulation makes makes water better. Chances are small lakes and ponds less than 10 acres in size will be shallower with less natural circulation and more stagnation than their larger counterparts. These conditions combined can result in a perpetual cycle of poor water quality including cyanobacteria blooms (blue-green algae) and unpleasant odors. And chances are these ponds are near your home and serve as a place to drop a fishing line or to toss a stick with your dog.
Most activated sludge systems have two things in common... Insufficient mixing which leads to poor solids suspension, poor processing, and potential violations and Excessive energy use & cost trying to accomplish item #1. There are other challenges too of course. Odors need to be kept below the "neighbor noticing" threshold. Issues with nitrification / denitrification can easily become large permitting problems. And let`s throw in chlorination / dechlorination and THM removal in there for good measure.
A good mixing strategy can have a big impact on your entire system. Throughout the US there are tens of thousands of wastewater ponds with intense treatment for small cities and industries (e.g., the food processing industry), and perhaps just as many reactor basins in wastewater plants for large cities.
Better mixing. Potentially big energy savings. 1 - 3 year project payback possible. An equalization basin in front of a wastewater treatment plant acts as a shock absorber by providing a consistent and predictable flow into the plant regardless of variable flow entering the basin.
Working with lift station wet wells can be a tough, thankless job & some things are just inevitable... Disposable wipes will clog pumps, pipes, & other equipment. Fats, oils, & grease (FOG) will forever be an ongoing problem. These two issues alone can add thousands to millions of dollars to your operating budget; however, there is a cost efficient solution to help you manage. The GridBee AP500 wet well mixer keeps keeps it mixed and helps your grinder pumps do a better job passing through wipes...
Medora Corporation equipment can have many unique advantages for Water Reuse Storage Reservoirs & Ponds regardless of end use. Water can enter the pond at 10 mg/l BOD & TSS can quickly become 100 mg/l due to algae growth. Controlling toxic algae blooms via mixing can alleviate irrigation plugging as well as odor issues both in-reservoir and at the point of irrigation. With circulation coverage of 10-20 surface acres (depending on machine) and the ability to accomodate fluctuating water depths (even...
Mixing Is Key. Just like any other water tank, circulation is key to improve the overall quality. Tanks receiving reuse water most times suffer low dissolved oxygen due to higher than normal incoming BOD which in turn can cause odor issues. They also are vulnerable to faster sludge accumulations. By introducing the appropriate amount of mixing, many of these issues can be minimized or alleviated.
Mixing Is Key. Just like any other water tank, circulation is key to improve the overall quality. Tanks receiving reuse water most times suffer low dissolved oxygen due to higher than normal incoming BOD which in turn can cause odor issues. They also are vulnerable to faster sludge accumulations. By introducing the appropriate amount of mixing, many of these issues can be minimized or alleviated.