In this episode of AMS Talks, industry consultant and special guest host Nadia Abboud sits down with Rocio Flores, Water Quality Engineer for Golden State Water Company. Rocio shares valuable insights into how Golden State Water has been tackling the challenge of managing a groundwater source with selenium concentrations that exceed the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for their Edna Road System. Watch this interview for an insightful look into managing heavy metal exceedances in areas with limited water sources and the value of investing in real-time selenium monitoring to support the treatment process.

The potential of ferrate, specifically Ferrate(VI), a supercharged form of iron with a +6 oxidation state, as an advanced oxidant for water and wastewater treatment is widely documented. While the use of ferrates has been limited due to synthesis difficulties and inherent instability, AMS has developed a novel system for on-site production of Ferrate(VI) to address this limitation. Examining the history of oxidation in water treatment and the role of advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) in oxidizing complex organic constituents, it is evident that Ferrate(VI) can be a strong oxidant with a higher oxidation potential than ozone and chlorine. Despite challenges in treating stubborn organics and the need for efficient and economical AOPs, ongoing study and consideration for Ferrate as an AOP option will reshape the paradigm of advanced oxidation for water and wastewater treatment.

The City of Paso Robles, California, used an online THM analyzer capable of low-level real-time detection of DBCM and BDCM to help characterize and monitor THMs in its treated wastewater for groundwater recharge use. The high frequency of reliable and accurate THM data provided by the THM-100™ proved essential to the City’s DBP strategy to maintain regulatory compliance with NPDES permit levels.

In this episode of AMS Talks, industry consultant and special guest host Nadia Abboud engages in a detailed conversation with Steve Mungari, Business Development Manager for AMS, about the critical issue of hexavalent chromium (Cr6) treatment planning and compliance. The discussion centers around the initiatives Steve is spearheading at AMS to support the nearly 500 sites across California that need to assess, determine, and implement compliance plans to meet the 10 ppb MCL regulation for Cr6. Watch this insightful interview to learn how AMS is positioned to aid utilities in achieving Cr6 compliance.

AMS Analytics offers a range of fully automated water quality instruments that monitor inorganic, organic and trace metal contaminants in real-time. These mission-critical instruments have been delivering accurate and reliable water quality data to water utilities and industrial facilities worldwide since 2012. Every AMS online water quality monitoring system is supported by remote, 24/7 factory monitoring to ensure the quick identification and remediation of operational issues. Our unique approach minimizes downtime and optimizes performance.

As a cost-effective and efficient solution for municipal and industrial users, SafeGuard™ H2O removes inorganics, organics, and metals from water and wastewater. This revolutionary system reduces the need for bulk toxic chemicals.  The fully automated SafeGuard™ H2O technology produces a non-toxic ferrous reagent onsite and on demand using an in-situ electrolytic generator and a certified precursor. It operates on low power electricity from renewable sources.

In the latest episode of AMS Talks, industry consultant Nadia Abboud introduces our new non-executive board members, Charlie Anderson and Nilaksh Kothari. Anderson and Kothari delve into the transformative nature of AMS technology, comparing it to the game-changing introduction of membranes in the 1990s. Key features include on-site reagent production, cost-effectiveness, and a reduced carbon footprint, aiming to improve water quality sustainably. They also express their excitement about AMS’s potential to significantly impact the water industry, emphasizing scalability, retrofitting existing facilities, and maintaining a strong digital presence. Tune in for more details.

Watch this insightful interview of Jeff Bower from the Town of Gilbert, AMS CEO Rick Bacon, and BIOBOX Water Director of Operations, Joaquín Murría Martín, about the BIOBOX Nitrate demonstration at the recent Open House in Gilbert, Arizona. They discussed the innovative BIOBOX system’s ability to remove nitrates efficiently with minimal water loss compared to reverse osmosis, which loses about 30% of water and generates contaminating waste. They emphasized the focus on both capital and treatment costs, highlighting BIOBOX Nitrate’s comprehensive solution.