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Deep Dive: Iron and Manganese Filtration Solutions in Water Treatment | WEFTEC SERIES | EP9

Wateropolis Corp. president Derek French explains iron and manganese removal, catalytic surfaces and biological filtration in water treatment.

In this WEFTEC Series episode, Derek French, president of Wateropolis Corp., talks about the challenges of removing iron and manganese from water. He shares catalytic and biological solutions for both.

The episode is for engineers, city officials and developers who manage or improve water systems.

Guest

Derek French, president of Wateropolis Corp.

In this episode

  • Wateropolis's granular filter materials, and how they are matched to specific contaminants in water treatment.
  • Ways to remove iron and manganese, including ceramic media and specific methods for manganese.
  • Catalytic surfaces for manganese removal, how the oxidant used affects biological growth in the media, and how to keep the catalytic surface working.
  • Biological filtration: encouraging helpful microbes, and using expanded clay media for more surface area.
  • Where Wateropolis materials are used, from municipal and industrial treatment to consumer products.

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