Recycling Marina Wastewater from Boat Pressure Washing
The Encyclon water recycling system is the most cost efficient and best option for recycling marina wastewater that is generated from boat pressure washing. Marinas may use over 17,600 gallons of water to pressure wash a total of 200 average 30 foot boats. The cost of disposal by truck or sewer, with permits, pre-treatment, and new water are just too high not to recycle.
Model #651SP-MWT	Wastewater that drains to surface waters is considered an illegal discharge under the Federal Clean Water Act. Even small amounts of untreated pressure washing wastewaters can adversely impact water quality and accumulate in bottom sediments. Toxic residues from antifouling bottom paints can result in future problems and expenses for marina operators when faced with dredging contaminated sediments and their disposal. Clean Marina programs are designed to eliminate the runoff of contaminated water to the surface water. Pressure-washing wastewater includes dirt, algae, barnacles, salts, and paint particles. These small paint particles are the source of heavy metals. About 90% of the heavy metals; copper, lead, tin, zinc, and arsenic are solid particles that are not dissolved.
Typical untreated pressure-washing wastewater samples contain copper levels in the 50 to 190 mg/l range, while typical municipal sewer standards limit copper concentrations to the 2.4 to 8 mg/l range. The allowed copper concentration in USA waterways is only 0.006 mg/l which makes even treated wash water discharges virtually impossible.
Encyclon - Cyclonic Filtration is the Cost Effective Recycling Solution
Encyclon offers the best filtration for the lowest cost. These units are manufactured at our factory in Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA. Since 1974 we have built hundreds of filtrations systems for demanding industrial applications. Our industrial customers include some of the world's largest corporations who have the resources to regularly test fluid samples and reject filtration systems that do not perform to advertised standards.
We manufacture over 60 types of filtration systems with capacities up to 560-gpm and tanks as large as 3,000 gallons. Encyclon industrial systems remove thousands of pounds of abrasive grit and steel particles from water based coolants each day, so removing a few pounds of paint chips with copper is relatively easy stuff. Some of our other water recycling applications include: semi-truck washing, stone cutting, paint booth water-falls, potato washing, in addition to marina pressure washing.
All of our systems use no expensive filter cartridges. Encyclon fitration systems operate on the simplest, most efficient means of separating foreign particles from liquids - centrifugal force generated in a cyclonic chamber. The same high efficiency cyclonic cones are used in all of our systems, so replacement parts are readily available.
5-Micron Cyclonic Filtration at 98% Efficiency
High Efficiency Cyclonic Cones are the key to removing particulate contaminates down to 5-microns or 0.00019 inches. The filtered particle size is smaller that a human hair split (21) times. Encyclon cyclonic cones generate a centrifugal force at 7,500 times gravity so the heavier copper items found in marina waste water are filtered at the most efficient rate. The Encyclon cone has a 98% efficiency rating on the first pass, however since the water passes through the filter multiple times, the 98% efficiency is effectively multiplied endlessly. After several passes through the cyclonic system, the water may be clean enough to be discharged to most sanitary sewer systems, but since a discharge permit, testing, and monitoring is usually required, most marinas find it easier to re-use the filtered water for boat washing.
Encyclon Filtration Controls Bacteria Problems Without Expensive Chemicals
Encyclon filtration controls bacterial problems because the recycled water is continuously aerated during filtration to keep anaerobic bacteria under control. Many of our competitor's filtrations systems just kill all the bacteria using expensive chlorine, biocides or ozone generators. A few use chemicals to change the water pH to a level that is not only harmful to bacteria, but can be harmful to gel-coat and operators
Encyclon Systems are Self Contained Units that are Easy to Use
Encyclon waste water re-cycling systems are self contained units. The trailer mounted portable unit is especially easy to use. Simply pull the Encyclon trailer into location. Connect the power cord. Lower the suction and re-feed hoses into the sump located below your pad. Turn on the power switch. Encyclon uses no complicated electrical controls. The self-priming cyclone pump will supply water to the cyclones for filtration. Clean water is supplied to the included water tank and standard faucet. Attach your pressure washer intake hose to the hose fitting for a supply of clean water.
Why Choose Encyclon?
Choose Value - Encyclon offers a system that is significantly less than most of our competitors. You could spend ten times as much for some of our competitor's systems and still not reach our 5-micron filtration level. Plan Ahead - Encyclon has been building filters for over 35 years. Don't purchase a "magical mystery box" from one of our competitors and expect to find their proprietary parts in a few years after they are out of business. Think Quality - Don't expect a filter that looks like it was made from swimming pool components in someone's garage to hold up as well as the Encyclon industrial strength unit. Be Aware - Factor in the high cost for consumables such as filter paper, bags, cartridges, tubes, microbes, and chemicals. Encyclon systems work without filtration media or chemicals. Work Smart - Encyclon systems simultaneously operate while washing boats. Systems that require quiet time, frequent recharging, or backwashes, reduce boat pressure washing capacity and revenue. Lower Costs - The revenue generated from pressure washing boats can easily pay for the Encyclon system cost by adding an environmental charge for pressure washing. Save Water - Encyclon recycling systems can save thousands of gallons of water in a year. Be Green - Encyclon waste water recycling appeals to environmentally responsible customers and helps keep our water-ways clean. Increase Profits - As other marinas may eliminate the service of hull washing, your marina can gain new customers and sell other value added services. Stay Legal - Avoid permits, reports, and costly non-compliance penalties. Act Promptly - There is a limited amount of time to purchase the system before the EPA deadlines. Delivery times will increase as demand increases.
	EPA Compliant Pressure Washing Information
	Guide - Boat Pressure Washing - Handling Marina Wastewater
	Encyclon Water Recycling Systems - Brochure
	Frequently Asked Questions about Encyclon Systems
	How Encyclon Cyclonic Filtration Works
	Video about Encyclon Cyclonic Filtration Systems
	Low Operating Costs
	Empire Marina Case Study
	Cost Analysis and Return on Investment
	Cost Analysis and Return on Investment
	Installation Guide for Fixed Systems
	Plumbing Diagram for Marina Filter Installaton
	Self Prime Installation Operation and Trouble Shooting
	Operating Manual - 651SP-MWT Recycle System
	Module Component Drawings
	Encyclon Type 65 Cyclone Drawing
	Encyclon SP Filter System Drawing
	Encyclon 651SP-MWT (Portable) System - Drawing
	Encyclon 651SP-MWT (Portable) System - Flow Diagram
	Web Links
	NOAA Clean Marinas Progam
	US EPA - Nonpoint Source Pollution
	Green Blue - Fact Sheet on Closed Loop Boat Washdown Systems
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