Commercial Water Treatment – The Complete Guide
Your business is a complex machine where every cog and wheel play a crucial role- figuratively and literally! Untreated water can be the grit that grinds your operations to a halt.
From smaller businesses like cafes and gyms to bigger operations such as agricultural facilities and manufacturing plants, reliable water treatment is non-negotiable.
This guide will show you the best commercial water treatment solutions because your business deserves the best.
UV Disinfection Systems
Non UV Disinfection Systems
Other UV Disinfection Systems
UV Guard Applications
Our market-leading UV disinfection systems deliver outstanding results across an extensive range of industrial, commercial and domestic applications.
What Is a Commercial Water Filter?
A commercial water filter is a device that purifies water for business applications.
These systems come in various types:
- Silver ionisation systems
- Automatic backwashing screen water filters
- Cartridge and bag water filters
- Hard water conditioners
- UV light disinfection systems
Each system has a unique way of cleaning water, which we’ll discuss later.
Why Is Commercial Water Treatment Necessary?
First and foremost, commercial water treatment is necessary for public health. Untreated water can contain harmful bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants that could harm your employees and customers.
Second, untreated water can damage infrastructure and impact operational costs. Damage can include corroding pipes, affected boiler performance, and unsightly stains on surfaces.
Third, water quality directly affects your products and services. For example, hard water can affect the taste of coffee in a cafe, and poor water quality can jeopardise a product’s integrity in a manufacturing plant.
Lastly, there are legal implications. Many jurisdictions have water quality standards that businesses must meet, with non-compliance resulting in hefty fines or even business closure.
What Businesses and Industries Need Commercial Water Treatment Solutions?
- Agricultural facilities
- Breweries and distilleries
- Chemical plants
- Food processing plants
- Healthcare facilities
- Hotels
- Laundromats
- Manufacturing plants
- Mining operations
- Pharmaceutical facilities
- Public pools
- Restaurants and cafes
- Schools and universities
- Spas and gyms
- Textile factories
- Wastewater treatment plants
- Zoos and aquariums
Types of Commercial Water Treatment Systems
Best Commercial Water Treatment Solutions
Armour Range
UV Guard’s Armour Range is the most compact UV water disinfection system in its class. Suitable for high pressure installations, it offers a robust solution for industrial and commercial applications.
What are the key features and benefits of the Armour Range?
- Certified to Australian WaterMark (Level 1).
- Improved UV reactor finish glass-bead blasted then electro-polished.
- Perfect for higher pressure installations up to 16 bar.
- Multiple inlet and outlet options to suit any application – BSP, sanitary or flanged in L or Z shape configuration.
- Systems utilise latest technology low pressure UV lamps – shorter UV lamps generate more power and increased efficiency.
- Internal flow mixer – optimises UV exposure of all liquid passing through UV reactor.
- Optional controller features – you choose exactly what you need – indoor or weatherproof, UV lamp safety devices, UV intensity monitoring, supervisory controller integration and more.
- Convenient viewport and transparent lamp lead window for UV sensor integration and visual UV lamp inspection.
- UV reactor IP65 rated – minimises damage caused by harsh installation environments.
Armour X Range
Designed for efficiency, the Armour X achieves even UV dose distribution with low pressure drops. Ideal for liquids with low UV Transmittance (UVT), high UV dose requirements and large flows.
What are the key features and benefits of the Armour X Range?
- Australian WaterMark-certified 316L glass-bead blasted then electro-polished steel UV reactor.
- Computational fluid dynamics used to design reactor for even UV dose distribution and low head loss.
- UV reactor IP65 rated – minimises damage caused by harsh installation environments.
- Perfect for higher pressure installations up to 16 bar.
- Australian manufactured PLC – commercial industry standard with an array of customisable options.
- UV reactor designed for higher flows with less lamp power for increased efficiency.
- Maximum flexibility with an extensive range of single and multiple lamped systems with an array of inlet and outlet connection sizes and types.
- Space optimised design allows disinfection of total flow to be achieved through a single reactor, reducing footprint requirements and plumbing infrastructure costs.
LED-Series™
This system uses light-emitting diode (LED) UV technology to deliver excellent energy efficiency, safety, reliability, and operational life.
What are the key features and benefits of the LED-Series™?
- Compact design ideal for tight spaces.
- Durable to withstand harsh environments.
- Mercury and emission-free.
- Destroys 99.9% of harmful pathogens at flows up to 6 lpm (litres per minute).
- Long-lasting LED UV disinfection technology.
- Low-maintenance.
- 12V, 24V, and 240V models available with a battery back-up option.
MPX-Series™
Our MPX-Series™ offers high-performance medium-pressure UV water disinfection for flows up to 1000 m3/hr. It’s ideal for commercial swimming pools, water features, industrial process water, wastewater, and potable water applications.
What are the key features and benefits of the MPX-Series™?
- Efficient variable power polychromatic UV lamp drivers.
- Smooth automatic dimming for “Optimised” and customised “User Profile” power modes.
- Commercial swimming pool chloramine destruction at flows from 10-800 m3/hr.
- Drinking water disinfection at flows up to 1200 m3/hr and beyond.
- Large 7″ HMI touchscreen for easy operation and monitoring.
- Small footprint for horizontal or vertical configurations.
- Interlock UV lamp safety device and UV reactor temperature management system.
P-Series™
The P-Series™ is a versatile system for aquaculture and industrial applications of all sizes, providing UV disinfection for saline waters, thermal fluids, and corrosive liquids.
What are the key features and benefits of the P-Series™?
- Models to suit small and large flow aquaculture operations.
- Schedule 80 uPVC and HDPE UV reactors suitable for saltwater.
- Chemical-free with zero harmful by-products.
- A range of optional controller features.
- Easily connects to existing plumbing infrastructure.
- 100% Australian manufactured.
S-Series™
This system provides robust UV water disinfection for moderate-flow (up to 50 m3/hr) industrial and commercial applications.
What are the key features and benefits of the S-Series™?
- 26 models available.
- Highly customisable features.
- Durable food-grade 316L stainless steel UV reactor.
- Multiple inlet and outlet options.
- Internal flow mixer that optimises UV exposure.
- Australian WaterMark certified (Level 1).
T-Series™
The T-Series™ is designed to protect stored water, liquid sugar, powders, or other substances from harmful pathogens in storage tanks of any size.
Installed in storage tank headspaces, the T-Series™ uses UV technology to disinfect the air, internal tank walls, and product surfaces. It can be submerged to disinfect stored liquids directly and also acts as a deterrent to prevent pests from entering tanks.
What are the key features and benefits of the T-Series™?
- Multiple connection types with 316L grade stainless steel options.
- Weatherproof and indoor UV lamp controllers available.
- Easily scalable technology.
- Simple ‘touch-button’ operation.
X-Series™
Our X-Series™ is a long-life, low-maintenance system ideal for liquids with low UV Transmittance (UVT), high UV dose requirements, and large flows (from 30-700 m3/hr and beyond).
What are the key features and benefits of the X-Series™?
- UV reactor precisely configured to maximise efficiency and performance.
- Low-pressure UV system with up to 16,000 hours of operational lamp life.
- Multiple inlet and outlet connection types and positions.
- Customisable Australian manufactured controller.
- Australian WaterMark certified, meaning it meets specific national standards for quality and performance.
Other UV Guard Disinfection Systems
Our range of UV disinfection systems is extensive! Other options include:
Best Non-UV Commercial Water Treatment Solutions
ABW-Series™
UV Guard’s ABW-SeriesTM is a range of reverse rinsing or automatic backwash screen filters. The fine screen filters foreign matter, such as iron and suspended solids, to provide a continuous supply of filtered water. This screening also protects pipes and infrastructure from corrosion and sediment build-up. This system is ideal for UV disinfection pre-treatment.
What are the key features and benefits of the ABW-Series™?
- Models to suit a range of flow rates from 4-200 m3/hr.
- Filtered water is supplied even during reverse rinsing.
- Patented reverse rinsing system quickly and thoroughly cleans the filter with a small amount of water.
- Choice of timed or pressure differential automatic backwashing.
- Stainless steel screens with multiple aperture sizes.
- European approved.
AQ Silver Ionisation™
This system disinfects and conserves water quality using the strong bacterial effect of silver ions. These are added to the water via a simple electrolytic process, where a small direct current (DC) passes through silver anodes.
Treated potable water (water safe to drink or use in food preparation) can remain disinfected in tanks or bottles without the risk of bacteria re-appearing for up to six months.
Fun fact: NASA and the ISS use silver ionisation for treating potable water in space!
The AQ Silver Ionisation™ system uses low silver concentrations of 0.02 to 0.05 ppm (parts per million), which is well below the World Health Organisation’s recommended limits.
Another advantage of this system is that the silver ions are tasteless and have no smell, thus not affecting the water’s original taste.
What are the key features and benefits of AQ Silver Ionisation™?
- The only water disinfection method, aside from chlorine, that provides residual protection.
- Doesn’t lose effectiveness through evaporation.
- No harmful by-products.
- Doesn’t corrode piping.
- Can be used in systems using ozone as primary disinfection to reduce the ozone concentration.
- Works well at high temperatures- effective against Legionella.
- Easy to use and service.
- Low operating cost- uses approximately 20W only.
- Minimum space required- as compact as 1m x 1m.
HWC-Series™
Our HWC-Series™ is a hard water conditioning solution that, unlike conventional water softening processes, produces soft water whilst requiring no electricity, salts, resins, magnets, or backwashing.
What are the key features and benefits of the HWC-Series™?
- Multiple models to suit flow rates from 5 lpm to 420 m3/hr and beyond.
- Easily installed inline within existing pipework.
- Maintenance and power-free with zero running costs.
- 24/7 operation with no interruptions to the water treatment process.
- No added salt or other chemicals required.
- Australian WaterMark certified.
WF-Series™
The WF-Series™ consists of cartridge and bag water filter systems to suit small and large flow rates.
What are the key features and benefits of the WF-Series™?
- Multiple models to suit a diverse range of applications.
- Sediment and carbon cartridge water filters available.
- Quality bag water filters able to catch particles ranging from 1 to 100 microns.
- Polypropylene and stainless-steel water filter housings available.
- Easy to install with a small footprint and standard connection types.
- Quick maintenance with minimal operation disruption.
How Do I Choose A Commerical Water Treatment System?
- Identify your needs: Do you need to remove sediment, soften hard water, or eliminate bacteria? Knowing your specific water issues will guide you to the right commercial water treatment system.
- Flow rate: Check the flow rate your business needs, usually measured in litres per minute (LPM). Make sure the system can handle the volume of water your business uses.
- Maintenance: Some systems need frequent filter changes, while others are more set-and-forget. Choose one that suits your maintenance capability.
- Installation: Some systems are easy to install, while others may require professional setup. Consider installation costs and complexity.
- Budget: Systems vary in price. Balance your budget against your needs to find a system that delivers value.
- Regulatory compliance: Ensure the system meets local and national water safety standards.
FAQs About Commercial Water Treatment
Do You Have Questions About the Best Commercial Water Treatment System for Your Business?
Choosing a water treatment system for your business is like finding the right captain for your boat. You need someone—or, in this case, something—that can navigate through all kinds of waters for a smooth and safe journey.
The expert team at UV Guard is here to steer you toward crystal-clear waters with our UV and non-UV commercial water treatment systems.
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