We’re thrilled to announce that we have achieved a 100% score in our Achilles UVDB audit for six consecutive years! This prestigious accreditation allows us to clearly display our high standards across numerous sectors, which will be specifically of interest to the water utility industry who use the UVDB system to pre-qualify potential suppliers for major tenders. As an advocate for high-quality activated carbon purification solutions, we are proud to meet the highest possible standards every step of the way, ensuring that all our clients are provided with an unbeatable service.
This consistent exceptional score not only validates adherence to rigorous standards across quality, environmental, health & safety and CSR dimensions, but also underscores our commitment to overall business excellence, as demonstrated by our attainment of three ISO certifications (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001), the only activated carbon supplier to hold all three!
Achieving a 100% audit score on the Achilles UVDB portal is pivotal for our business as it significantly bolsters our standing in the water industry. This certification reflects our dedication to sustainability, safety and compliance, which are crucial in maintaining operational integrity and trust with our clients.
Particularly within the water industry, this audit score is essential in assuring key stakeholders of the superior quality of our activated carbon products and services. It reinforces a business’s reputation for reliability and high standards, thereby fostering confidence among clients and partners who prioritise quality and compliance in their procurement processes.
Specifically, the water treatment companies need a sustainable, effective option for removing unwanted chemicals such as PFAS, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, hydrocarbons and more from potable water treatment and waste water plants using our high specification FiltraCarb® activated carbons. In addition, we can also supply AquaSorber® deep bed mobile carbon filters that focus on high volume liquid treatment, with flow rates of up to 100 m3/h.
These custom-tailored mobile filter systems vary in size and flow rate, depending on the optimum solution for each customer’s process, offering a convenient ‘plug & play’ option that avoids the need for CAPEX in fixed filter systems, as well as offering additional flexibility for end-users. For drinking water applications, these mobile filters feature stainless steel pipework and DWI-approved internal lining.
Activated carbon is available in various sizes including PAC (powdered activated carbon) variants for batch water treatment and GAC (granular activated carbon) for continuous treatment, which has the added benefit of being reactivatable, guaranteeing great high-quality activated carbon-based solutions for your business’s specific needs.
One thing that water treatment companies can also benefit from is the ability to reuse spent carbon to reduce waste and increase sustainability by reducing their carbon footprint by over 90%. Activated carbon can undergo a process called thermal reactivation. This involves removing the adsorbed contaminants, allowing the spent carbon to be recycled and reused. We refer to this is our REACT-Sys® process. There are several methods for recycling spent carbon, including thermal reactivation, chemical regeneration, and biological regeneration. Thermal reactivation is the most effective and common method and involves heating the spent activated carbon to high temperatures (typically between 600-900°C) in an inert atmosphere, which volatilises the adsorbed contaminants.
The benefits of reactivating spent carbon in the water treatment industry are substantial. Firstly, it significantly reduces the operational costs associated with purchasing new (virgin) activated carbon. The ability to reuse it multiple times through reactivation can lead to considerable savings. Secondly, reactivation minimises waste generation and the environmental impact and cost association with disposing of spent activated carbon, which may contain hazardous contaminants. This aligns with sustainability goals and regulatory requirements for waste management. Additionally, reactivation ensures a consistent supply of activated carbon, avoiding potential disruptions in water treatment operations by removing any dependency on imported virgin materials. By extending the lifespan of activated carbon and reducing the need for frequent replacement, reactivation enhances the overall efficiency and sustainability of water treatment processes.
With our REACT-Sys® process, activated carbon is consistently recycled. We collect both the spent carbon and, if applicable, the mobile filter for reactivation it at our award-winning state-of-the-art UK facilities, whilst delivering a new mobile filter with freshly reactivated carbon, ensuring that your water is consistently treated for maximum efficiency.
If you would like to learn more about how Puragen can help your business via water treatment, please contact us at [email protected].
