Industrial Water Treatment Systems & Solutions

Water quality affects the condition and lifespan of equipment, the efficiency and effectiveness of cleaning and other industrial processes, and the flavor of water from on-site fountains and taps. Industrial water treatments can improve all of these through purification, disinfection, filtration, and other processes.

Since 1950, Reynolds Culligan has provided industrial water treatment services for customers throughout Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Our comprehensive, single-source water treatment technology platform meets the unique demands of most industrial or commercial water purification applications.

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Solving Your Industrial Water Challenges

Water is essential to many industrial processes, including:

Boiler feeds

Cleaning

Cooling

Heating

Lubrication

Rinsing

Many industries also rely on water as a solvent in manufacturing and chemical processes or to regulate the temperature in equipment and machinery. Before the water can be used for these applications, it must be treated to reduce any contaminants that can cause equipment failure or reduced performance. Using clean, potable water for these applications insures operational efficiency and meets environmental regulatory standards.

Industrial water treatment includes both downstream and upstream treatments. After the water has been used, it must be treated again before it can be reused or safely discharged into a waterway.

Common Industrial Water Challenges

Depending on the location of its source, environmental conditions, and even the time of year, water can pose several different issues for industrial use, such as:

Discolored, cloudy water with bad taste or odor
Equipment failure caused by leaks, scale, or corrosion
Inconsistent processes and product quality
Microbiological contamination risks

Reynolds Culligan offers a range of processes and treatments that can reduce biological contaminants, minerals, dissolved solids, and organic compounds from water. These solutions can effectively extend the life of equipment that’s in regular contact with the water, improve the quality of products processed with water, and ensure regulatory compliance with regard to water quality.

Our Core Industrial Water Treatment Solutions & Technologies

Our experienced team has the knowledge, expertise, and capabilities to prevent and correct common challenges, providing customized water treatment solutions that include:

Bottleless Water Coolers

This water treatment option is ideal for commercial facilities and offices, eliminating the need for conventional 5 gallon bottles and providing employees with unlimited access to cleaner, safer drinking water. Benefits of this solution include:

Hot and cold water on demand
Up to 50 gallons per day of drinking water
Highly sanitary with built-in UV lighting
No leaking bottles
Simple monthly billing

Dealkalization

Industrial and commercial facilities often require water that maintains a certain pH level. Water high in alkalinity may not be suitable for specific applications. Dealkalization targets and reduces alkaline ions from water, effectively reducing the water’s pH level.

Deionization

Deionized water is safer to use in industrial equipment and less likely to cause scale or corrosion. This process reduces the following contaminants from water:

Anions: Bromide, Chloride
Cations: Sodium Ions, Iron, Copper, Calcium
Charged Contaminants: Chloride-Based Mineral Salts, Sodium

Filtration

Depending on the present contaminant level, there are several types and methods of filtration. The following industrial water filtration systems are positioned to reduce solid contaminants from water before it gets used or discharged:

Boiler feed
Cooling tower
Raw water
Wastewater

Portable and Skid-Mounted Water Treatment

While many facilities rely on stationary water treatment equipment, portable purification systems can be beneficial in certain situations, such as servicing low-volume treatment demands or field use. For customers who require mobile treatment stations, equipment can be mounted on metal skids, making installation and transport easier.

Reverse Osmosis

Industrial reverse osmosis systems capture impurities in a water source before they can cause significant harm to the environment or machinery. Reverse osmosis directs water across a semipermeable membrane, which traps dissolved contaminants.

Ultrapure Water

Ultrapure water is a vital component of various industrial processes in pharmaceutical and biomedical applications and others. Ultrapure water contains only hydroxide and hydrogen molecules in a 1:1 ratio of H+; OH-. We use purification technology that reduces dissolved ions and molecules for ultrapure water.

Ultraviolet (UV) Water Treatment

UV rays are highly effective at killing bacterial and viral pathogens that can lead to poor quality or unsafe water. Industrial and commercial UV water treatment relies on this property to reduces harmful contaminants from the water supply.

Water Softening

Industrial and commercial water softening reduces magnesium and calcium from hard water, which also reduces scale and buildup on fixtures and equipment that come into regular contact with it. Softening the water keeps these minerals from damaging sensitive equipment or accumulating in pipes.

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Industries We Serve

We work with customers in all of these industries to improve water quality and maintain equipment and operations:

Chemical processing

Construction

Energy & Power

Food processing

Manufacturing

Oil & Gas

Power generation

Refining

What Industries Use Water Treatment?

Water treatment encompasses multiple distinct processes, and numerous industries rely on it to maintain safe and smooth operations. Water is often used to cool or lubricate equipment or to process and carry materials. Releasing this contaminated water directly from a facility also releases collected pollutants, threatening the health of surrounding ecosystems and communities.

To responsibly discharge these fluids, industrial facilities turn first to industrial wastewater treatment, which purifies effluent so it can be safely reused or discharged. Industries that use water treatment in this way include manufacturing, construction, food processing, and energy and power, among others.

Aside from managing wastewater, water treatment is also used at the beginning of industrial processes to reduce corrosive salts and contaminants. These substances can cause corrosion, scaling, and equipment failure in any industry that relies on water for cooling or lubrication, making water treatment an essential service for various manufacturers.

What is the Water Treatment Industry?

The water treatment industry helps industrial clients safely handle hundreds of billions of gallons of water each day. To do so, water treatment providers offer a set of filtration and purification processes customized to the needs of each client. These processes, which include such techniques as membrane filtration, degasification, and UV disinfection, are performed either in sequence or in parallel to achieve appropriate purity standards.

Water treatment professionals oversee the proper balance of services for each client’s unique needs, which often involves some combination of softening and filtration for incoming water sources, followed by decontamination of effluent. Insufficient treatment at either stage can cause serious problems. For instance, if salts are allowed to remain in cooling or lubricating water, the result is scaling and corrosion, which can shut down entire boiler systems when left unchecked. On the other end, failure to properly sanitize wastewater can result in environmental damage and large fines. The water treatment industry exists to fine-tune the water supply so that resources can be used responsibly.

Why Choose Reynolds Culligan for Your Water Treatment Needs?

As a third-generation, family-owned business, Reynolds Culligan provides premium water treatment services to customers in many different industries. Our solutions address the unique water challenges of our geographic region, and our qualified team has the expertise and knowledge to overcome even the most complex water treatment concerns.

At Reynolds Culligan, we are committed to delivering high-quality water and exceptional service that meets or exceeds customer expectations. We are an industry-leading supplier of industrial and commercial water treatment services in the Mid-Atlantic region, with cutting-edge equipment and capabilities that effectively improve water quality, one drop at a time.

Industrial Water Treatment Services