HydroSecure™
Safeguarding Your Water Supply
System Characteristics
HydroSecure units are available in multiple sizes and capable of handling demands ranging from small residential systems (less than 1 gallon‑per‑minute) to very large institutional water systems (greater than 50 gpm). Typical residential units are slightly larger than a full‑size refrigerator. The commercial systems are available in interconnecting modules that allow them to be:
- Easily transportable
‑ All modules can be packed into a C‑130 cargo container
‑ System can be configured in a wheeled vehicle with self‑contained power supply for transport to an emergency situation
- Easily installed
‑ The compact, individual process modules are sized to fit through a 30” blast door and designed for “plug‑and‑play” connections so that they may be customized and configured to fit an existing space.
The HydroSecure system is based on a treatment train of commercial off the shelf (COTS) components integrated in a proprietary manner. These components are selected to address a broad range of threats beyond the capability of any one technology alone and well beyond the design limits of conventional municipal or commercial treatment. These components provide reliability, durability, and low maintenance with unmatched treatment performance. HydroSecure has patents pending.
General Specifications
| Characteristic |
Residential System |
Basic Commercial System |
| Typical water output |
1,200‑1,500 gallons (~4,500‑5,600 liters) per day |
10,000 gallons (~38,000 liters) per day |
| Footprint (treatment only – storage tank separate) |
2 ft wide x 4 ft long x 6 ft high |
5 ft wide x 10 ft long x 6 ft high (available in multiple modules to fit space available) |
| Required height clearance |
8 ft ceiling minimum, 9 ft preferred |
8 ft ceiling minimum, 9 ft preferred |
| Storage tank |
500 gallon recommended (~70 cubic ft) |
3,000‑5,000 gallon recommended (~400‑650 cubic ft) |
| Dry Weight (unit only, does not include tank)* |
Approximately 700‑800 lbs (320‑365 kg) |
Approximately 5000 lbs (2300 kg) |
| Power requirements |
240VAC, single phase |
240VAC, single phase |
| Water line size |
¾ inch minimum |
1½ inch minimum |
| Waste line |
Standard floor drain |
Depends on installation |
*Installation on a concrete floor recommended
Available Options:
- Pre‑treatment equipment (as required for special source water)
- Desalination modules
- Radiological detection and treatment module
- Storage tanks
- Chillers or heaters, depending on local needs
- Post treatment equipment consistent with client needs
- Enhanced remote security monitoring which includes integration with local security systems
- Continuous data logging and trend analysis
- Backflow and cross connection prevention in water distribution system
- Fully automated instrumentation, sensors, security, and controls
- Contaminant sample collection for forensic analysis
Additional Applications – In addition to production of drinking water from municipal sources, HydroSecure can be configured for a variety of other situations, including:
- High purity industrial or commercial process water
- Medical grade water (FDA 510K certified) for IV fluids, dialysis, wound irrigation, etc.
- Self‑contained mobile units for rapid emergency deployment or temporary installation
- Desalination
System Operation
The Storage Tank holds the purified water for distribution. When the water level falls below the set point, HydroSecure initiates the starting sequence:
- A signal is sent to open the main water inlet valve.
- Incoming water first flows through the Pre‑Treatment Module (I) to remove particulates, chlorine, and other incidental chemicals and prepare the water for treatment.
- The water passes through the Membrane Unit (II), which de‑mineralizes the water and removes a high percentage of any chemicals, biological agents and low‑level radionuclides.
- The treated water proceeds to the Advanced Treatment Module (III) where a patented process will inactivate any chemicals and biological agents that were not rejected by the membranes.
- Finally, the water passes through the Post‑Treatment Unit (IV), which “finishes” the water for consumption by removing any chemical residuals, adjusting the pH, adding minerals for taste and health and providing protective (residual) disinfection.
Figure 1 – HydroSecure Schematic
The schematic in Figure 1 provides an overview of the HydroSecure treatment process. The exact components of the pre and post treatment modules will vary depending on the installation needs and the characteristics of the incoming water.
- The pretreatment is used to prepare the water for the main treatment steps and typically consists of conventional technology, for example carbon and resin columns to remove chlorine and minerals, but it can also include radiation detection, desalination or other specialized needs
- The membrane process is one of the primary treatment steps. The membranes may be configured with our proprietary ROMEM module to improve effectiveness, hydraulic characteristics and maintainability. This step takes care of most biological contamination and removes a significant proportion of chemical contaminants.
- The advanced treatment module contains our proprietary ASOP technology that neutralizes remaining chemicals and kills any remaining biological agents.
- The post treatment module tailors the water for the intended use, including adding minerals for taste and health, and adding residual disinfectant if appropriate.
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