Municipal and Drinking Water Treatment with SAF®

Suspended Air® Flotation (SAF®) technology is deployed across municipal treatment facilities for a wide range of applications—from algae removal and landfill leachate treatment to solids thickening and advanced water clarification.

Key Applications:

• Drinking Water Pretreatment – Removes algae, silt, and solids to extend filter cycles and improve plant efficiency

• Algae Removal – Effective for seasonal blooms and high-turbidity surface water events

• Solids Thickening – Thickens waste activated sludge (WAS) and anaerobic digestate with less energy and polymer

• Clarification – Enhanced primary clarification, grit removal, and secondary clarification with thickening

• Water Reclamation – Assists in meeting California Title 22 standards for reuse applications

• Landfill Leachate – Treats complex waste streams with high solids and variable loads

Sustainable Advantages:

• Low Energy Use – SAF® consumes a fraction of the power required by DAF, IAF, and other conventional systems

• Reduced Chemical Demand – Requires significantly less polymer and conditioning agents

• Compact Footprint – Modular, skid-mounted, and fully integrated systems eliminate the need for expansion/construction

• Lower Emissions – Energy-efficient operation supports municipal GHG reduction goals

Whether for pretreatment, recovery, or discharge compliance, SAF® helps municipalities do more with less—while meeting today’s environmental and regulatory demands.