Removing pharmaceutical residues with Ozone
PureBlue has developed the HydrOzone++ for the removal of micropollutants, including pharmaceutical residues. Thanks to its modular design, the installation is easily scalable, tailored to specific treatment purposes, from small-scale applications to large-scale water treatment plants. The sustainable water treatment plant ensures that the water can be discharged safely into surface water. In addition, the water can be reused.
Thanks to its strong oxidative properties, the HydrOzone++ can break down complex organic molecules into simpler, harmless substances. In contrast to traditional chemical treatments, ozone naturally breaks down into oxygen, without leaving harmful residues. HydrOzone++ presents itself, as ozone injection technology, as an alternative to the standard fine-bubble diffusers commonly used in water and wastewater treatment, allowing WWTPs to comply with the new EU Municipal Wastewater Directive.
The final step to safe surface water
To discharge safely to surface water, all micropollutants must be removed from the water. Therefore, the HydrOzone uses an advanced oxidation technology, using ozone. Ozone has strong oxidising properties, which is necessary to break down even the most persistent micropollutants.
Micropollutants are harmful substances that occur in low concentrations in wastewater. Medicine residues are a good example, but pesticides, endocrine disruptors and other specific wastes from the chemical industry are also considered micropollutants.
WWTP
HydrOzone is an ideal post-treatment step for optimising existing sewage treatment plants by removing micro-pollutants and nutrients. HydrOzone's technology is based on years of research into advanced oxidation processes and biological treatment. Chemical oxidation combined with low doses of ozone are used, just enough to break down complex molecules into smaller, more biodegradable structures.
Industry
The main activity of the chemical industry is to develop very specific chemical products. As these products are not always biodegradable, industrial companies face challenges in terms of environmental legislation. Decentralised wastewater treatment via HydrOzone not only breaks down harmful substances, but also opens up the possibility of water reuse. Closing water cycles and investing in sustainable wastewater management is the best choice from both an economic and ecological point of view.
Hospitals
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities have the highest concentration of medicine residues in wastewater. Subsequently, these medicine residues enter the sewage network. Thanks to the HydrOzone effective oxidation process, it is possible to remove specific contaminants. This system has a high removal efficiency for X-ray contrast agents, antibiotics and other medicine residues. Moreover, this system can be used directly at source and even in different departments within a single hospital with specific waste water streams.
Combination ozone and biofiltration
The strong oxidising properties of ozone ensure effective treatment. By combining this technology with biofiltration, pollutants can be removed from wastewater definitively and in a sustainable way. The combination of ozone and biofiltration combined is known as the MicroForce++.
Ozone and biofiltration
HydrOzone can be combined with biofiltration. The strong oxidising properties of ozone ensure effective treatment. By combining this technology with biofiltration, pollutants can be removed from wastewater definitively and in a sustainable way.
Sustainable treatment
At PureBlue, we strive for the most sustainable way to treat water. The use of ozone is low and is also generated on site. In addition, the system requires little maintenance. This results in low maintenance costs.
Compact and efficient
HydrOzone is compact in size, compared to conventional techniques and is therefore suitable for any situation. This allows the water treatment system to be installed close to the source. All PureBlue systems are based on a Plug-and-Play principle. This makes installing and additional treatment efficient.
