The Benefits of Zeolite for Water Treatment

The standard drinking water treatment system process typically has four stages: coagulation, clarification, filtration and disinfection. Zeolite powder is typically used in the filtration stage of a filtration system to achieve optimum treatment performance.

Filtration prior to disinfection is essential. Although sedimentation removes most of the solids from the treatment, there are still a large number of micron-sized contaminants in suspension. Disinfectants may be inhibited by certain particulate matter or may react with certain contaminants to produce toxic by-products. Due to its unique physical properties, zeolite has the potential to be an effective filtration medium for treating drinking water. In this article, we will analyze the most important benefits of zeolite media when used in drinking water treatment systems.

Ammonia adsorption

Ammonia and heavy metals are important issues in drinking water treatment. Both of these contaminants are toxic to humans. Coagulation, flocculation and sedimentation may not be sufficient to remove them to levels sufficient for human consumption. Activated zeolites have just the right affinity for these molecules, adsorbing them and retaining them in their molecular pores.

Removal of bacteria

Disinfection does kill bacteria, so this may not seem like a big deal, but it does help reduce bacteria concentrations during the disinfection process. In reducing some bacteria in the effluent, the dose of disinfectant required can be reduced. The use of zeolite can be beneficial to the facility by optimizing the amount of disinfectant used to reduce operating costs.

Iron Removal

If you have ever turned on a faucet and the water comes out brown, you may have a problem with iron rust. Similar to calcium and magnesium, iron is an important dietary supplement. However, too much iron can pose health risks to your body. Therefore, it is also necessary to reduce the amount of iron in your drinking water. Activated zeolites can also reduce iron levels to some extent through their absorption and ion exchange properties.

Softening water

If the concentration of hardness minerals such as calcium and magnesium is high enough, they can cause problems in the water pipeline. These minerals are not bad in themselves. However, at some point, their concentration in the water supply reaches a supersaturation point and they begin to precipitate out of solution. This can cause people to experience scale buildup in their homes, which can lead to clogged pipes and faucets.
Zeolite can exchange calcium and magnesium ions in water, which means that it can act as a softening agent.

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