WaterTectonics

Building along one of the Pacific Northwest's most closely regulated waterways requires more than construction expertise; it requires reliable water treatment.

For one industrial redevelopment project along the Duwamish Waterway, construction activities required advanced stormwater and groundwater treatment to support work in one of the region’s most environmentally sensitive and closely regulated areas.

WaterTectonics deployed multiple electrocoagulation (EC) treatment systems ranging from 150–800 GPM, paired with granular activated carbon (GAC), to address turbidity, pH, petroleum hydrocarbons, PAHs, PCBs, VOCs, and dissolved contaminants across a 26 acre site. Our team also provided ongoing water quality analysis and regulatory reporting to help maintain compliance throughout construction.

From flexible equipment deployment to high-capacity treatment and compliance support, WaterTectonics helps keep critical projects moving forward while maintaining regulatory requirements and keeping construction on schedule.

Explore this project and others to see how we solve complex water treatment challenges in the field here: https://tinyurl.com/mvzn4eh9

As we approach Memorial Day weekend, WaterTectonics honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We remember their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to protecting our freedom. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend.

WaterTectonics will be attending the upcoming Battelle Chlorinated Conference, taking place May 31 – June 4 in Fort Worth, Texas. Research Manager Bryan Nielsen and Director of Innovation Thomas Igou, Ph.D. will be representing WaterTectonics at this year’s event. Dr. Igou will also serve as lead presenter for Abstract #328: “The Minus Approach” to Remediating PFAS in Drinking and Wastewater Sites.” Co-developed with Minus Filtration, the session will highlight emerging membrane innovation alongside WaterTectonics’ PFAS pilot treatment capabilities and ongoing work supporting PFAS remediation applications. We look forward to connecting with others in the environmental remediation community throughout the week in Fort Worth.

Today’s spotlight: Scott, Caitlin, and Kurt loading 80 membranes into a mobile Reverse Osmosis (RO) system down in Texas. Did you know WaterTectonics also deploys advanced membrane treatment technologies in the field? From ultrafiltration (UF) to reverse osmosis (RO), our team supports clients with mobile and permanent treatment solutions designed to tackle complex water challenges across a wide range of applications. Always great seeing another system coming together and ready for deployment.

Today’s spotlight features Austin wrapping up hydraulic assembly on a skid for a containerized pilot system headed to a mining application in Montana. From fabrication through final assembly, it’s always great to see another custom system coming together in the shop.

A little lunchtime appreciation for the team today! 🌭 Employees enjoyed a catered hot dog & sausage lunch (with all the fixings) from Dante's Inferno Dogs, followed by a quick company update and safety program brief. We’ve had Dante out to the office a few times over the years, and it’s always something the team looks forward to. (The Seattle Dog continues to be a crowd favorite!) Always nice to take a break, catch up with coworkers, and enjoy some great food together.

Closed loop systems don’t always stay closed. When excess water needs to be discharged, meeting permit limits can quickly become a challenge.

One recent highlight is the 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 – 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦, where WaterTectonics helped a long time industrial client address zinc compliance issues tied to intermittent discharge events from their cooling water system.

To support consistent compliance, our team delivered a 50 GPM chemical treatment, settling, and filtration system designed to integrate into the existing process with a minimal footprint. The retrofit allows the facility to reliably meet sanitary sewer discharge limits while continuing to operate their closed loop cooling system without disruption.

Explore this project and others to see how we help clients solve real world treatment challenges with practical, site specific solutions. Click here to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/29rv64fz

Here’s a look at one of our 200 gallon per minute CESF systems in action for BNBuilders at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA. Treating construction stormwater for pH and turbidity, this system helps maintain compliance while keeping site work moving forward. From setup through operation, it’s always great to see these systems delivering results in the field.

Water reuse is becoming a priority across more industries and food & beverage is no exception. One recent example is a Midwest beverage manufacturing facility, where WaterTectonics helped turn wastewater into a reusable resource for can washing operations.

Using a skid-mounted ultrafiltration (UF) and reverse osmosis (RO) system, the solution removes suspended solids, bacteria, and dissolved contaminants to meet strict reuse standards, helping reduce freshwater demand while maintaining consistent production.

Designed, engineered, and built in-house, the system was delivered turnkey with performance targets to support reliable, day-to-day operations. As more facilities look for ways to reduce water consumption and improve sustainability, solutions like this are becoming a key part of the conversation.

Learn more about the project:
https://www.watertectonics.com/project/midwest-beverage-manufacturing-wastewater-reuse/

Explore our Food & Beverage wastewater solutions:
https://www.watertectonics.com/markets/food-and-beverage-wastewater/