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Data-Driven Innovation Boosts Reliability of Drinking Water Treatment Installations in California
Innovation Sep 30, 2020
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Five years ago, the town of Dixon in California celebrated the installation of three novel treatment plants removing contaminants like chromium-6 (Cr-6) from the local water supply. A year later, the nearby community of Willows completed the installation of four similar systems. The facilities—purpose-designed for small communities—were led by California Water Service (Cal Water), the third largest water utility in the United States. With $5M in grant funding from the California Department of Water Resources, and $175,000 from the Water Research Foundation, Cal Water invested in innovative treatment technology and support services to tackle a new Cr-6 mandate set by the State of California. The funds were dedicated to help small communities achieve access to safe, healthy drinking water at an affordable cost. Cal Water, which services 489,600 customer connections through 28 customer and operations centers throughout California, was the first in the nation to apply strong base ion exchange for this purpose. Having selected the treatment technology, Cal Water experts then forged an “innovation ecosystem” to optimize the treatment process for maximum performance and cost efficiency over long-term operation. The ecosystem players include equipment manufacturers, local maintenance experts, and […]
