Evoqua to support Pennsylvania State University’s water system upgrade

US based Evoqua Water Technologies has been selected by Pennsylvania State University to help it in meeting its growing water needs, as a part of a $62m project.

The firm will deliver adsorption systems top the institution for removal of organic contaminants through 12 of its 12ft diameter high-pressure vessels (HP1230SYS).

The technology provider will also be responsible for supplying around 360,000 pounds of its Westates AquaCarb virgin coconut shell-based granular activated carbon for use in the systems.

This type of activated carbon to be delivered for the project features high-surface area which enables elimination of a varied range of organic compounds, in compliance with strict water quality specifications.

This makes it suitable for use in drinking water, home water filtration systems and industrial process water treatment systems.

Selecting Evoqua’s adsorption and granular activated carbon is a part of a comprehensive study by the University for its 2.4 million gallon a day water system.

When combined with other equipment through the system, the technology will generate crystal clear, high-quality water for the university and facilitate campus’ drinking, research and general water requirements.

Evoqua is expected to start installation of the adsorption systems for the Penn University in January 2016 and complete that within October 2016.

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Image: Penn State University houses a system generating 2.4 million gallons of water a day. Photo: courtesy of Evoqua Water Technologies.