What’s New at the Devore Water Company?
We are excited to share the latest news regarding the long-awaited solution to our “Nitrate Problem.” As you may or may not already know, we are preparing to enter into agreement with a company called ToxSorb to build and install a new Nitrate Removal System that will remove the Nitrate (NO3) in our ground water, bringing us back into full compliance with all regulatory agencies. The ToxSorb system uses a special resin coated media to selectively remove nitrate ions from water using a process known as Ion Exchange (IX). Well water is pumped through a vessel containing the media, the nitrate ions are removed and exchanged with chloride ions.
The 3-D rendering depicts the new IX system as it will appear when installed near Wells #2A and #3, just East of the Kimbark Elementary School. The bulk of the components are assembled offsite in a 40 foot Container that serves not only for shipment and positioning onsite, but also as its permanent housing for protection from the elements.
The only chemical used during operation is a Sodium-Chloride (NaCl) brine solution. The media will have to be replaced every 3 to 5 years. The actual frequency of media replacement will depend on the actual nitrate levels in the water and how many days per year the system has to operate.
About ToxSorb: Nathan Parsons, Marc Perlman and Ofer Avidan founded the Water From Innovation (WFI) Group in 2009, taking a unique approach to solving Israel’s water scarcity challenges. ToxSorb is one of four divisions within WFI. As passionate philanthropists, these men dreamed of using Israeli water treatment technologies to promote sustainability and public health worldwide. With headquarters in Israel, and representatives in the US, Africa, China and Europe, they have the capability to solve water issues almost anywhere in the world. Their customers include: Coca Cola, Jacobs, Strauss Group, Nestle, WSC Malta, PUB Singapore, Suez, Kurita, MSI US, Teva, Mekorot, IDF, as well as municipalities, councils, agricultural and industrial plants, tourist sites and more.
