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 costs of disposal
by truck or sewer, with permits, treatment, and new water are just too high not to recycle.
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 filtration 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 filtration 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.
If you have more questions, check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
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 filtration 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.
Guide - Handling Marina Wastewater from Boat Pressure Washing
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
Download Video about Marine Filtration Systems (5.6 MB)
Cost Analysis and Return on Investment (Excel Spreadsheet)
Encyclon 651SP-MWT (Trailer) Recycle System -
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