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Nitrate Removal

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Nitrate levels are naturally high in some areas and are increasing in others generally, especially in areas of intensive agriculture as a result of fertilizer getting into raw water sources.  Where these levels exceed guidelines, nitrates must be removed as they can be detrimental to public health. Ovivo offers a range of solutions, including the proprietary NITRASEP® nitrate removal system, a highly efficient high rate, low waste, ion exchange nitrate removal plant for the potable water industry, and other ion-exchange solutions.

Nitrate

The most common source of nitrate is runoff from chemical fertilizers.  Because nitrates are highly soluble and do not bind well to the soil, nitrates that are not consumed by crops by excessive fertilizer application can become the source of groundwater contamination. Nitrates can then easily run off into water systems used for potable water. Nitrates do not evaporate, so they are likely to remain in the water until consumed by plants or other organisms, and as such can concentrate in raw water sources.

Ion Exchange

Nitrates can be removed in a number of ways, but the most cost effective and reliable method is using ion exchange. Ion exchange is an important technology for selective contaminant removal from potable water. Ovivo uses nitrate-selective resins, which have a better affinity for nitrate than for chloride, sulphate and bicarbonate compared to conventional, anionic resins. This allows a more effective removal of nitrate from water to meet potable water standards