Glass in water filtration
The potential for use of recycled glass as a filtration media is well documented. Trials of recycled glass filter media have been highly encouraging, as has the interest shown by users such as major water utilities, swimming pools and large manufacturing facilities.
Potentially its most exciting use, recycled glass filtration media can dramatically improve sewage treatement.
Trials with major water utilities have improved backwash rates and treatment efficiencies.
Applicable to any industry that filters large volumes of water, for example paper and pulp, food and drink.
Recycled glass filtration media is a highly efficient and cost effective replacement for sand in swimming pool filters.