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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:
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>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 hospitalized
Las Vegas, Nevada (1994)-Cryptosporidium
Over 120 infected
Walkerton*– E. Coli
1000 sick, 7 deaths
Braun Station,Texas (1984)-Cryptosporidium
6000 people exposed, over 2,000 infected
North Battleford– Cryptosporidium
Over 100 sick, 3 deaths
Carollton, GA (1987)-Cryptosporidium
32,000 people exposed, over 12,000 infected
Milwaukee, Wisconsin (1993)– Cryptosporidium
400,000 sick, over 100 deaths
Jackson, 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
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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
Presented from the Manufacturers & Exporters Alliance
Presented by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce
Canadian Innovation Award for Sustainable
Development
Outstanding Business Achievement Award
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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
Point of Entry/Point of Use
Residential/Commercial
Marine Desalination
Emergency Response
Industrial Process Water
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Wastewater Treatment Product Line
Industrial Wastewater
Land Development
Municipal Sewage
Marine grey/black Water
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ZENON Global Manufacturing
North American Manufacturing Plant
European 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
Dirty Water
To the System
Through the membrane
Clear, Purified Water
Ultrafiltration Membranes Clarify & Purify Water
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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
POU
POE – Central
Only provides filtered water
Usually provides limited
Usually requires filter
Many POU’s do not remove
POE physically removes
from one tap
treated water supply
changes every 3-6 months
Provides convenient,
dependable, cleaner water from
every tap in your home
POE provides unlimited water
to all your taps
Carbon filter only needs to be
changed once per year
pathogens
bacteria, viruses & cysts
Many POU’s take up
Install POE in basement or
valuable space under the
counter or in the fridge
garage (low value space)
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 - $3,000.00
POE 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
Water Softener
Homespring™ Central Water
Purifier
Central system
Central system
Softens water by ionic exchange
Does NOT soften water
process via resin media & salt based
regeneration
Does not remove biological
Physically removes biological
pathogens in water
pathogens in water*
May condition water with carbon
Removes chlorine from municipal
media to remove chlorine
water
Not certified to remove turbidity and
Certified to remove turbidity and
particulates
particulates to provide crystal clear
water
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 3035,000* 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 resanitization 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
Country
Site Name
Flow
mgd
Country
Australia
Bray Park, New S.
Wales
26
Switzerland
Australia
Harding Dam, Pilbara
12
Brcko
Canada
Site Name
Flow
mgd
Reigoldswil WTP
8
USA
Scottsdale, AZ
30
3
USA
Olivenhain, CA
34
Kamloops, B.C.
42
USA
Perris, CA
10
Canada
Lakeview, Ont.
96
USA
San Joaquin, CA
36
Canada
Sudbury, Ont.
10
USA
Ventura, CA
10
Canada
Thunder Bay, Ont.
8
USA
Thornton, CO
50
Hungary
Balatonszárszó
2
USA
Jackson, MS
25
Korea
Osan Air Base
3
USA
Lancaster, PA
24
New
Zealand
Waikato, (Auckland) N.
Is.
8
USA
Pflugerville, TX
10
New
Zealand
Nelson, S. Island
11
USA
Racine, WI
50
Chestnut
72
USA
Fairmont, WV
10
Bosnia
Hercegovin
a
Singapore
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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
Technical Specifications
Maximum Peak Flow (USgal)
Maximum Continuous Flow (USgal)
11
Homespring™ model number
4.5
Maximum rated peak flow (GPM)
11
Maximum rated continuous flow (GPM)
4.5
Minimum Temperature (°C/°F)
> 0/32
Maximum Temperature (°C/°F)
> 38/100
Approximate water volume treated annually
(gallons)
130,000
130,000
Approximate Flush Volume USgal)*
45/12
Estimated carbon filter capacity (gallons)
Typical System Efficiency*
95%
Number of people in home
Controller Voltage (VAC)
Bacteria Removal**
120/230
> 99.99999%
Virus Removal**
> 99.999%
Cyst Removal**
> 99.99%
UFC 211
UF 211
Number of bathrooms
Maximum ambient temperature
5 or more
2.5 – 3.5
60 (140 F)
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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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What is the cost of the system?
Is installation included?
Are there any other hidden costs?
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Price Details
Item
Cost
Homespring system and all
required hardware
Complete installation
Commissioning
Total Cost
Annual inspection, carbon
replacement and integrity
test
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