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A Family of Products and Services Ensuring Safe Water During Emergencies for Critical Infrastructure and Government. Wayne Harper wayneh@firstwaterinc.com 770-616-2186. Training Outline. Overview of Emergency Water Disruptions Keys to Mitigating Emergency Water Situations
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A Family of Products and Services Ensuring Safe Water During Emergencies for Critical Infrastructure and Government Wayne Harper wayneh@firstwaterinc.com 770-616-2186
Training Outline • Overview of Emergency Water Disruptions • Keys to Mitigating Emergency Water Situations • Overview of Complete Solution • Specific Uses and Applications • Operation of Equipment
Overview • This solution has been utilized successfully in numerous deployments. This is a proven solution that works extremely well. • This is the largest emergency water solution of it’s kind in use in hospitals and healthcare facilities in the United States • This solution is incredibly flexible and versatile and will work in almost any water disruption event
Purpose of the System • To produce potable water from any fresh water source • To provide point-of-use,on-demand water purification to specific points of need • To support mobile and fixed facility operations • To expand water contingency planning beyond bottled water
Operational Conditions • A water disruption event is any situation where the normal water distribution process has been impacted. • This disruptions results in two conditions: • Water is available, still in water system and under pressure, but must be disinfected before use • Water system is completely down
Phase 1: Source Water • Identifying Sources • Contaminated water still in system and under pressure • Water that has been captured and stored from the water system before complete water loss • Rehab Pools, Decorative Fountains, Swimming Pools • Fire Trucks, Construction Tankers. Contract water providers • Wells • Lakes, Rivers, Surface Water • Always use the cleanest water source possible !
Source Water Management Product: The Supply StationTM • Used to hold untreated water prior to purifying • 300 or 3,000 gallon capacities • Additional water can be stored in any watertight container
Phase 2: Water Treatment • Filtration: • Screen filter • 25/1 micron sediment filter • Carbon block • Zeonic(filtration to 0.2 microns) • Purification: • Biological contaminates such as bacteria are neutralized by exposure to ultraviolet light • Optional Flex-Chlorinator if residual disinfectant is needed
Product: The FW-1200 • Up to 1200 gallons per hour • 190 pounds, fits in an SUV, minivan or pickup truck • The on-board pump pulls water from, Supply StationsTM, or virtually any salt-free water source • Has an extra canister to allow for a special filter to be added if needed • A/C powered
Product: The FW-720 or Outpost • Up to 720 gallons per hour • 125 pounds, fits in an SUV, minivan or pickup truck • Wheeled frame can be moved with one hand • The on-board pump pulls water from, Supply StationsTM, or virtually any salt-free water source • 120 VAC powered
Product: The FW-120 • Up to 120 gallons per hour – 2 gpm • 50 pounds • Built in pump • 120 VAC powered • Solar powered (optional)
Product: The FW-60 or Responder • Up to 60 gallons per hour, 45 psi pump • Fully portable, briefcase sized • Powered by 120 VAC, external 12 volt DC battery, or vehicle accessory plug • FW-60-STM is also solar powered
Phase 3: Water Distribution • The Filling Station • 4 Distribution Ports • AquaBags • Individual Containers to hold purified water
Phase 3: Water Distribution • NextGen Bladder • 500 Gallon disposable liner • Flex-Chlorinator • adds residual disinfection to water
Fixed Facility and Mobile Applications • Nutrition Centers • Ice machine, coffee maker, water distribution point, hand washing • Food Service or Dietary Center • Food prep, ice machine, soda dispenser, dish washing, hand washing, water distribution point • Drinking Water / Water Coolers • Scrub Stations • Laundry Operations
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