You ask and we answer! MgWater Technical Director Matt Madolora offers solutions to common water treatment problems.

QUESTION: How do I control phosphate without increasing metal salt usage?

ANSWER: In most treatment plants, metal salts(ferrous/ferric or aluminum) are added for the treatment of phosphates. The MgWater technology team can leverage THIOGUARD^® and MgBalance™ products and processes to help utilities achieve their phosphate treatment goals, plus:

• Minimize or eliminate the addition of metal salts by up to 50%
• Enhance biological phosphorus uptake in bioreactors
• Reduce the amount of metal-laden sludge
• Increase agricultural phosphate recovery
• Reduce dewatering, handling and transportation costs
• Eliminate the need for expensive plant upgrades 

THIOGUARD is a 60% Mg(OH) slurry specifically formulated for maximum alkalinity and magnesium utilization in biological processes. Use of THIOGUARD has proven to enhance 2 the performance of metal salts in removing phosphates chemically while simultaneously improving biological uptake in bioreactors.  

Would you like to connect with one of our technical experts at Premier Magnesia to talk about the superior quality of our magnesium hydroxide? Click here for more info or contact us today.