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Features and Benefits

The Tricon System: Microfloc Tricon™ systems minimize size and cost and maximize efficiency and performance.  For removing turbidity and color from surface and ground waters.  Two plants remove arsenic from 100+ ppb to less than 10 ppb.

Features:

• Simultaneous air and water backwash
• Two independent filters
• Small footprint
• Automatic operation
• Pre-engineered
• Bouyant Media Clarifier
• Two log removal credit of Crypto and Giardia, Up to 3 log removal demonstrated in Pilot Studies
• Graveless underdrain system

Benefits:

• Increased  net water production
• Cleaner filter media and longer filter runs
• Continuous water production
• Minimizes building size and cost
• Minimizes installation cost and time
• Minimizes operator effort
• Minimizes design costs
• 75-95%Turbidity removal rates
• Increases filter run time
• Increased net production through raw water flush
• Smaller footprint compared to applicable conventional equipment
• Meets Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rules
• Proven process though trials testing
• Eliminates costly gravel upsets

Installation Base:  With Tricon™ systems introduced in June of 1985, the number of locations realizing the benefits is rapidly growing.

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