Commercial water treatment costs can vary widely, depending on the type of system and your business’s needs. Prices range from a few thousand dollars for straightforward systems to tens or even hundreds of thousands for advanced, large-capacity installations.

Be sure to factor ongoing maintenance and filter replacement costs into your budget when deciding.

Industrial water treatment plants start with pre-treatment for large contaminants, move to advanced filtration for smaller particles, and finish with chemical or UV disinfection to kill microbes.

Industrial water treatment typically involves multiple stages, from pre-treatment to remove large particles to advanced filtration systems like reverse osmosis for finer impurities. Then, chemical or UV-based disinfection to eliminate bacteria and other microbes.

The process typical of a commercial water treatment plant involves the following steps:

1. Coagulation: Chemicals are added to water to make small particles stick together, forming larger clumps.
2. Flocculation: Gentle mixing helps the clumps formed during coagulation to grow bigger, making them easier to remove.
3. Sedimentation: The water is left still, allowing the larger clumps to settle at the bottom.
4. Filtration: The clear water on top passes through filters to remove any remaining particles.
5. Disinfection: Chemicals or UV light kill any lingering bacteria or viruses.

With UV light disinfection systems, the commercial water treatment process is as follows:

1. Water flows into the system.
2. The system uses a mechanical filter to capture large particles such as sand and silt from the water.
3. A media filter, often filled with activated carbon, traps smaller contaminants like chlorine and odours.
4. The water then passes through a UV chamber, where ultraviolet light kills bacteria and viruses.
5. Disinfected water exits the system, ready for use.