A public water agency in California contacted Xylem to treat remove arsenic from a groundwater supply. They needed to achieve a 1 ppb effluent level from the treatment system, 90% lower than the current drinking water standard in California. In addition they needed to have the treatment operating within weeks.

The source of the contaminated water was located approximately 250 meters away from the municipal well, at a former industrial site. Upon learning of the elevated test results, the state issued a “do not drink” order to the 450 residents served by the municipal water supply until the water source could pass quality testing again.

Silanna Semiconductor is an Australian company specialised in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductors. It has established itself as a market leader, providing power control and UVC LED semiconductors to the communications, space, defence, medical, and consumer markets. With dedicated offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, the company maintains a global presence and ready access to a range of markets and industries.

At a Midwest printed circuits manufacturer, achieving optimal water treatment efficiency became a critical concern. The 80,000 square foot facility faced the constant challenge of promptly detecting disruptions in their treatment processes, while also striving to streamline operations, reduce costs, and maintain high product quality.