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HOMESPRING
Central Water Purifier
�What is it?
�What does it do?
�Why do I need one?
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Consumer Water Concerns
Increased awareness and concern about water quality through media and increasing water main breaks.
Consumers are demanding:
� Better tasting water
� Safe & reliable water
� Fresh water, free of taste & odor
� Healthy water
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What does the system do?
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Benefits of the System
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Benefits of the System (cont’d)
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What is a “Microbiological” Purifier?
What is a Microbiological Purifier?As specified by the USEPA, a “Microbiological Water Purifier must remove, kill or inactivate all types of
disease-causing microorganisms from the water, including bacteria, viruses and protozoan cysts so as to render the processed water safe for drinking”.
What are the Primary Requirements to Become a Microbiological Purifier?Demonstrated to remove, kill or inactivate on various test waters:
• >99.9% protozoan cysts• >99.9999% bacteria• >99.99% viruses
Where can I use a Microbiological Water Purifier?The system can be used to treat water of unknown microbiological quality to make the water potable.
This could include water that has been previously treated but may have become microbiologically contaminated during its distribution (e.g. water main breaks, aging distribution pipes etc.).
The Homespring™ Central Water Purifier is the first whole home mechanical water filtration system that has been certified as a Microbiological Water Purifier to the USEPA Guide Standard and Protocol for Testing Microbiological Water Purifiers.
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Water Borne Biological Threats
Disease causing pathogens are categorized as:
Parasites –Cryptosporidium, Giardia (beaver
fever)
Bacteria –E. Coli, Salmonella, Legionella
Viruses –Enteric Viruses (Hepatitis A and E),
Norwalk,Rotavirus, Adenovirus
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Aging Distribution Systems Present Threat to
Water Quality
“…although the water leaving a municipal treatment plant may comply with all US EPA criteria, events occurring in the water distribution system after water leaves the plant can lead to significant spikes in contaminant levels…”
Source:
Water Experts Fear Post-Treatment Contamination, Industry Outlook, WaterTech.online
2/11/2004
Threats from Distribution System Include:� Biofilm development on pipes which harbor pathogens
� Contaminant leaching/corrosion
� Insufficient funds to maintain aging infrastructure
� Pathogen development in stagnant or dead ends of pipes
� Contamination due to water main breaks
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Water Main Breaks…an everyday concern
There are over 700 water main breaks per day in the USA and Canada.
New York City, USA
� 6,000 miles of water distribution piping
� Over 550 water main breaks per year
� 1 break for every 10 miles of piping
Toronto, Canada
� 5,300 miles of water distribution piping
� ~1600 water main breaks throughout 2003
� 1 break for every 3 miles of piping
Sewer lines often located within 2 feet of water mains
Water Main Breaks = Increased Risk of Contamination
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Milwaukee, WI 1993
The Problem� Heavy rainfall caused unusually high levels of Cryptosporidium into Lake Michigan.� City plant unable to handle.� Identified improper installation of monitoring system.
Possible Contamination Sources� Nearby slaughterhouses / Sewage treatment plant / Cattle Farms � Two weeks before identification and boil water alert issued.
Result of Water Contamination� 400,000 sick, 100 deaths
General Issues Identified� Estimated 50 million Americans still drink from substandard water systems� Half of the Water Utilities in the country sometimes fail to remove the same microbe
causing Milwaukee outbreak � More people, more development and new diseases affect the quality and safety of tap
water� We know a great deal more about chemical contamination of drinking water than
about biological contamination
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Recent Drinking Water Outbreaks
Collingwood*-Cryptosporidium
� Over 100 people hospitalizedLas Vegas, Nevada (1994)-Cryptosporidium
� Over 120 infectedWalkerton*– E. Coli
� 1000 sick, 7 deathsBraun Station,Texas (1984)-Cryptosporidium
� 6000 people exposed, over 2,000 infectedNorth Battleford– Cryptosporidium
� Over 100 sick, 3 deathsCarollton, GA (1987)-Cryptosporidium
� 32,000 people exposed, over 12,000 infectedMilwaukee, Wisconsin (1993)– Cryptosporidium
� 400,000 sick, over 100 deathsJackson, Oregon (1991-92)-Cryptosporidium
� 15,000 infected
Hundreds of Boil Water Advisories
Thousands of unreported / misdiagnosed cases
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Residential Water Treatment Market Evolution
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HOMESPRING
Central Water Purifier
�How do I know it’s so good?
�Who is ZENON anyway?
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Best of the Best
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Certifications & Independent Testing
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Benefits of NSF Certification
The National Sanitary Foundation is:
� World leader in standards development for drinking water industry.
� Recognized independent certification standard.
� Certification ensures:� Quality of drinking water� Independent verification of performance claims
� Cycle, pressure and structural tests to ensure integrity of system.� 0-150 psi for 100,000 cycles with no leaks
� Certifies that components of system do not leach contaminants into drinking water.
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Excellence Recognized Worldwide
Recent awards include:
Stockholm Industry Water Award� Awarded for innovative approach to development of water and
wastewater process technologies and contributions to environmental improvement
Canada’s Top 100 Employers� Named for 4th consecutive year for developing a positive work
environment & culture for employees and the local community
Canada’s Top Corporate Citizen� Ranked #1 amongst Canada’s 300 largest publicly traded companies for
overall business practice
Canada’s Top Exporter� Awarded by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
Canadian Innovation Award for Sustainable Development
� Presented from the Manufacturers & Exporters Alliance
Outstanding Business Achievement Award� Presented by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce
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ZENON Membrane Solutions
ZENON Membrane Solutions was acquired by GE Water in 2006.
� Established in 1980� Located in Oakville, Ontario,
Canada� 100% focused on membrane
technology for water and wastewater treatment
� Over 1400 Employees
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Consumer Products Division
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Water Treatment Product Line
Municipal Drinking Water
Emergency Response
Marine Desalination Industrial Process Water
Point of Entry/Point of UseResidential/Commercial
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Wastewater Treatment Product Line
Industrial Wastewater Municipal Sewage
Marine grey/black WaterLand Development
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ZENON Global Manufacturing
European Manufacturing PlantNorth American Manufacturing Plant
Alpha Plan: Dresden, Germany
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HOMESPRING
Central Water Purifier
�How does it work?
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How It Works
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Where Does It Go?
� Installed at the point where water enters the home (before water heater)
• usually basement, garage, furnace room, boathouse
� Minimal water pressure loss-approx. 3 psi per tap
� Installed by an Authorized Technician
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Two Stage Filtration
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How Membranes Work
� Membrane fibers have billions of microscopic pores
on the surface
� The pores form a barrier to impurities, while allowing
water molecules to pass
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Membranes for Water Treatment
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Ultrafiltration Hollow Fiber Membranes
Ultrafiltration Membranes Clarify & Purify Water
Through the membrane Clear, Purified WaterDirty Water To the System
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HOMESPRING
Central Water Purifier
�What type of water does it work on?
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What Types of Water
The system is designed specifically to purify:
�Municipal water
�Well water
�Lake or surface water
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Municipal Water
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Well Water
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Surface/Lake Water
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HOMESPRING Central Water Purifier
�What are the “other” treatment options?
�How does Homespring compare?
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Residential Water Treatment Options
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Point-of-Use vs Point-of-Entry
POE – CentralPOU
� Install POE in basement or garage (low value space)
� Many POU’s take up valuable space under the counter or in the fridge
� POE physically removes bacteria, viruses & cysts
� Many POU’s do not remove pathogens
� Carbon filter only needs to be changed once per year
� Usually requires filter changes every 3-6 months
� POE provides unlimited water to all your taps
� Usually provides limited treated water supply
� Provides convenient, dependable, cleaner water from every tap in your home
� Only provides filtered water from one tap
Market Price Range: $40.00 - $15,000.00
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Point of Entry Water Filtration Review
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Ultraviolet Lamps
� Current UV systems not able to inactivate adenovirus� 2005 USEPA requirement of 6x UV current dosage to inactivate all viruses.
Market Price Range: $500.00 - $5,000.00
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Ozonation
Market Price Range: $8,000.00 - $10,000.00
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Reverse Osmosis
POU Market Price Range: $200.00 - $3,000.00POE Market Price Range: $800.00 - $15,000.00
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Chlorination
Market Price Range: $300.00 - $2,000.00
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Water Softener
�Removes chlorine from municipal water
�May condition water with carbon media to remove chlorine
�Certified to remove turbidity and particulates to provide crystal clear water
�Not certified to remove turbidity and particulates
�Central system�Central system
Homespring™ Central Water Purifier
Water Softener
�Physically removes biological pathogens in water*
�Does not remove biological pathogens in water
�Does NOT soften water�Softens water by ionic exchange process via resin media & salt based regeneration
Market Price Range: $500.00 - $2,000.00
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Bottled Water
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HOMESPRING
Central Water Purifier
�How is it installed, operated and maintained?
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Membrane Life & Warranty
Life of the Homespring™ Central Water purifier Central Water Filtration System expected to average 10 years *
Warranty on Residential System:
� 2 years parts
� Membrane integrity warranted for 5 years
� Requires annual maintenance by an authorized service person to maintain warranty
� Warranty applies to replacement part only, labor not included
� Membrane integrity warranty prorated
� No warranty on membrane fouling – application specific
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Installation & Maintenance Requirements
Typically installed by trained technician
� Licensed plumber or experience doing plumbing & plumbing codes
Annual* maintenance required by certified service person
� Replace carbon filter (if using) or rinse pre-filter
� Clean membrane with cleaning solution
� Perform Integrity check on membrane to ensure safety parameters
� Typically takes 1-1½ hrs to perform
*6 month maintenance intervals recommended for surface waters
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Position of Existing Equipment Relative to the
Homespring System
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Gang Systems for Increased Output
� Can be ganged up to 6 systems to produce 30-35,000* gallons per day.
*Water quality dependent
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Larger Systems
� Completely pre-engineered and skid mounted system allows for ultra quick delivery and set-up
� Effectively treats ground, surface or cistern water sources at the point-of-entry
� Simple PLC-controlled operation results in cost-effective operation and maintenance
� Modular, compact footprint, easily expandable design
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Membrane Integrity Test
� Used to confirm that all membranes are intact and performing properly
� Performed by a Service Technician
� Light indicates membrane pass or fail
� Gives homeowner peace of mind
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Front/Back Flush Cleaning Cycle
(Municipal & well water)
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Front/Back Flush Cleaning Cycle
(Surface water)
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Horizontal Installation
A “Horizontal Mounting Kit” can be purchased for installations with lower height allowance or space restrictions.
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System Winterization
� Systems in unheated cottages/country homes must be winterized annually
� System CANNOT be frozen upon installation
� Involves filling system with propylene glycol for winterization and drained in spring with re-sanitization of system and lines
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HOMESPRING
Central Water Purifier
�What is the experience with these systems?
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Worldwide Drinking Water Plants
Flow
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10
96
42
3
12
26
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USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
Switzerland
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Singapore
New Zealand
New Zealand
Korea
Hungary
Canada
Canada
Canada
Canada
Bosnia Hercegovin
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Australia
Australia
Country
10Pflugerville, TXWaikato, (Auckland) N. Is.
50Thornton, COThunder Bay, Ont.
10Perris, CAKamloops, B.C.
10Fairmont, WVChestnut
50Racine, WINelson, S. Island
24Lancaster, PAOsan Air Base
25Jackson, MSBalatonszárszó
10Ventura, CASudbury, Ont.
36San Joaquin, CALakeview, Ont.
34Olivenhain, CABrcko
30Scottsdale, AZHarding Dam, Pilbara
8Reigoldswil WTPBray Park, New S. Wales
Flow
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Site NameSite Name
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ZENON & World Vision – Tsunami Relief Efforts
ZENON Donated over 50 Central Water Purifiers to India & Sri Lanka
� The most urgent need is to make sure everyone has access to safe drinking water.
� 50 Systems can provide safe drinking water to over 350,000 people (7000 gal./day per system).
� Installed in relief camps and other local community locations in need for sustainable and safe water supply.
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HOMESPRING
Central Water Purifier
�Is there any additional technical information?
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Homespring Datasheet
> 99.99%Cyst Removal**
> 99.999%Virus Removal**
60� (140�F)Maximum ambient temperature> 99.99999%Bacteria Removal**
2.5 – 3.5Number of bathrooms120/230Controller Voltage (VAC)
5 or moreNumber of people in home95%Typical System Efficiency*
130,000Estimated carbon filter capacity (gallons)45/12Approximate Flush Volume USgal)*
130,000Approximate water volume treated annually (gallons)
> 38/100Maximum Temperature (°C/°F)
4.5Maximum rated continuous flow (GPM)> 0/32Minimum Temperature (°C/°F)
11Maximum rated peak flow (GPM)4.5Maximum Continuous Flow (USgal)
UFC 211
UF 211
Homespring™ model number11Maximum Peak Flow (USgal)
Technical Specifications
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Activated Carbon Filter
� NSF Certified to reduce taste and odor of chlorine
� Significantly reduces tastes and odours associated with water sources.
� Protects membrane against rust, sand or any other debris
� Replacement recommended during annual service visit or after rated filter capacity has been exceeded, whichever comes first
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Surface Water Kit
� Recommended for further protection against sediment, rust, sand, larger organic particles and zebra muscle larvae commonly found in surface water sources.
� Installed in external housing upstream of the system
� Protects membrane against zebra mussel larvae, rust, sand and larger organic particles and extends the life of the system.
� Cartridge can be changed by homeowner as required.
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Advanced Plus System Controller
� Surface water sources (lakes) & other high turbidity installations
� Allows for daily automatic flush and system draining� Operates system inlet and drain valve to allow for
system draining� Has battery back-up in case of power failure� Can be programmed for multiple flushes per day.
Applicable for dirty water sources and small commercial applications
� Indicator for annual maintenance (audible and light activated after 11 months)
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HOMESPRING
Central Water Purifier
�What is the cost of the system?
�Is installation included?
�Are there any other hidden costs?
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Price Details
Annual inspection, carbon
replacement and integrity
test
Total Cost
Commissioning
Complete installation
Homespring system and all
required hardware
CostItem
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