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This comprehensive water treatment installation serves a family home in Manchester, addressing multiple water quality concerns through a coordinated 5-stage approach. The system begins with sediment filtration to remove particles down to 5 microns, protecting downstream components and improving water clarity.

Stage two employs activated carbon to eliminate chlorine taste and odour while reducing organic compounds. The third stage uses KDF media to remove heavy metals including lead and mercury. Stage four features ion exchange resin for hardness reduction, and the final stage provides polishing filtration and UV sterilization for microbiological safety.

A Birmingham-based restaurant group required consistent water quality across 12 locations to maintain beverage standards and protect expensive kitchen equipment. We designed a standardized system that could be adapted to each venue's specific water chemistry and usage patterns.

Each location received reverse osmosis units sized for their peak demand, typically processing 200-400 litres daily. Softening systems protect dishwashers, steamers, and coffee machines from scale damage. The centralized maintenance contract ensures all locations receive filter changes on schedule, with water quality testing performed quarterly at each site.

Pharmaceutical manufacturing demands water purity that exceeds typical drinking water standards. This Leeds facility required a system capable of producing 50,000 litres daily of water meeting British Pharmacopoeia specifications for purified water.

The installation features dual-pass reverse osmosis with intermediate storage, UV sterilization at 254nm wavelength, and continuous conductivity monitoring. Automated systems alert operators to any deviation from specification, with data logging for regulatory compliance. The system includes redundant pumps and a backup power supply to maintain production continuity.

Bristol's water supply contains high levels of calcium and magnesium, causing scale buildup in pipes and appliances. This property required treatment for all incoming water while maintaining adequate flow for simultaneous use of multiple fixtures.

The solution combines mechanical filtration to remove sediment, activated carbon for chlorine and taste improvement, and ion exchange softening to reduce hardness from 280 ppm to below 50 ppm. A bypass valve allows untreated water for garden use, reducing salt consumption and operating costs. The system regenerates automatically based on water usage rather than a fixed schedule.

This Edinburgh office building houses 200 employees across four floors. The client wanted to eliminate bottled water delivery while providing high-quality drinking water throughout the building. We installed a network of point-of-use filtration stations that connect directly to the building's water supply.

Each station includes carbon block filtration and optional chilling. Dedicated units serve the coffee machines to prevent scale buildup and improve beverage taste. The system reduces plastic waste and provides unlimited filtered water at a fraction of bottled water costs. Our annual service contract includes filter replacement and sanitization of all units.

Water chemistry significantly affects beer flavour and brewing efficiency. This Glasgow craft brewery produces multiple beer styles, each requiring different mineral profiles. We designed a flexible system that allows the brewmaster to adjust water composition for each batch.

The system starts with carbon filtration and reverse osmosis to create a blank canvas of nearly pure water. From this base, the brewer can add back specific minerals to match the water profile of famous brewing regions or create custom blends. The system processes 10,000 litres per batch with precise pH control and includes automated cleaning cycles between batches.