Field Trials

On-Site Piloting for Macrolite® Systems

For customers who are considering our media technologies, we offer evaluations using a sophisticated on-site mobile testing unit that can quantify your desired water quality and operating economics. Our packaged pilot system:

  • Easily integrates with your plant
  • Conducts real-time studies
  • Measures key parameters including:
    • turbidity reduction
    • pressure differential
    • backwash efficiency
    • effluent quality

Fairmount Does the Work

Our standard pilot study package can easily and flexibly model your system to determine the right filter media solution. A typical study includes:

  • Accurate cost estimate before study begins
  • Set-up of pilot unit at your location
  • Operator training
  • Approximately two weeks gathering operating data
  • Support by Fairmount staff
  • Complete pilot study and report

Optional Services

  • Particle Counting – Grab and On-line
  • Microscopic Particulate Analyses
  • Iron and Manganese Removal
  • Arsenic Removal
  • Live Cyst Challenges
  • Dust Challenges
  • Pretreatment Options
  • Corrosion Control Options
  • UV or Mixed Oxidant Disinfection
  • Silt Density Index (SDI) Testing

Easy Set Up

  • Easy to set in existing pump house or treatment building
  • Requires 110v 20A electrical service, clean compressed air, gravity-fed influent water, floor level discharge
Skid-mounted packaged pilot system