Kibbutz Sdot Yam, situated along the Mediterranean Sea nearby Caesarea, urgently sought a solution when facing nitrate contamination exceeding Israeli standards (above 60 mg/l) in a well crucial for irrigation.
Kibbutz Sdot Yam
Elevating Water Safety: Implementing MBDEN™ Treatment
Overview: Kibbutz Sdot Yam, situated along the Mediterranean Sea nearby Caesarea, urgently sought a solution when facing nitrate contamination exceeding Israeli standards (above 60 mg/l) in a well crucial for irrigation.
BlueGen Water Solution: BlueGen Water Implemented its own MBDEN™ Treatment. Initially, sand removal occurs in a Hydrocyclone, followed by biological treatment in a pre-anoxic reactor (Deox) and an anoxic stage, converting nitrate (NO3) to Nitrogen gas (N2) with no environmental impact. Both reactors are continuously mixed and contain Aqwise Technologies biomass carriers. Ethanol and phosphoric acid dosing maintains the essential C:N:P ratio for optimal biological activity. Online analysis ensures effective nitrate reduction, and the treated water undergoes pre-filtration and ultra-filtration (UF) membrane separation to eliminate solids and micro-organisms. The UF system achieves an impressive 92% recovery rate, and the environmentally safe UF backwash water can be discharged to the sewer or used for irrigation.
This solution not only effectively removes impurities from well water, providing renewed water suitable for irrigation, but also ensures environmental practices throughout the entire treatment process.
A brine-free process with a small footprint.
Adaptable to fluctuating nitrate levels, providing a cost-effective solution.
Meets stringent regulatory standards by reducing nitrate levels below 5 mg/l, surpassing the 50 mg/l requirement for drinking water supply.
Outstanding 92% recovery rate.
With a populace of two million depending on the diminishing quality of water from the Yamuna River, traditional methods fell short of meeting strict standards and providing the city with a sustainable solution. The Agra water treatment plant faced seasonal variations, increased ammonia levels, and the influx of contaminants from upstream Sewage Treatment Plants. These challenges required the implementation of a new approach to ensure the delivery of safe and high-quality drinking water.
