OBJECTIVE: Install water

source stations with reverse

osmosis filtration systems at
each Brunswick County
Schools facility.
Reverse
Osmosis (RO) is a water treatment
process that removes contaminants
from water by using pressure to
force water molecules through a
semipermeable membrane. During this
process, the contaminants are filtered
out and flushed away, leaving clean
drinking water
Step 1: Pre-Filtration
The system connects to drinking water lines and uses a high-pressure
pump to propel feed water through. Feed water passes through a series of
filters, usually carbon-based, designed to “catch” sediment and mineral
deposits before flowing into the reverse osmosis chamber.

Step 2: Reverse Osmosis

Here, the feed water is pushed through the semipermeable membrane.

Think of the membrane as a tightly woven piece of fabric—one that looks

virtually impermeable to the naked eye. To give you an idea of how
stringent the membrane is, the diameter of a strand of human hair is
roughly 100 microns wide. But, in RO Systems, the spaces in the
membrane are approximately ONE micron wide

Step 3 + 4: Drainage & Storage

The system drains out all contaminants not caught in filters at each stage,
and treated water is stored in a small tank until used.
What Are Common Contaminants Removed By Reverse Osmosis (RO)?
A high-performing RO system can remove up to 99% of dissolved
contaminants found in feed water.
ISSUES TO BE CONSIDERED

• Stations per school

• Location of the water stations
• Replenish rate & flow rate
• Drainage of excess products
• Set up and plumbing connections
• Lease vs Purchase
• Maintenance
• ADA Compliant
• Testing to insure output water purity
• Cost
Number of Units

• 57 Total Units for 19 facilities

• 2-4 Units per facility
• 60 Total Units with opening of
TCM
FACILITY LOCATIONS
• CAFETERIA
• NEAR FRONT OFFICE
• ELEMENTARY – NEAR ENTRANCE FROM PE LOCATION
• MS & HS – NEAR ENTRANCE FROM ATHLETIC LOCATION

EXAMPLE : BELVILLE ELEMENTARY

WATER REPLENISH RATE

• Water consumption is unknown and will be

monitored during the testing units being set up
• It is estimated that water stations need to be able
to replenish at a minimum 7.5 gallons / hr to meet
peak student consumption

WATER PRESSURE RATE

• Water will need to expel at a minimum flow rate

and will be monitored during the testing units set
up
DRAINAGE ISSUES

• Stand alone stations do not have drainage

capability
• Students could pour milk, juice or just water into
overspill area
• Decision made to either:
• Plumb new water station into existing fountain
• Remove existing fountain and install water
station to current plumbing. (Eliminates
possible copper pipe contamination)
LEASE VS PURCHASE & MAINTENANCE PLAN

Lease advantages:
• Maintenance – All performance problems, part
replacement and filter replacement can be
performed through maintenance program
• Estimated cost $75 per unit / Yr
• Do not have inventory of water coolers when
program is ended

Decision made to lease units

ADA COMPLIANCE

Under the ADA, a drinking water cooler must comply with specific
regulations as outlined in the ADA Standards for Accessible Design,
including:
• Water spouts may not be any higher than 36 inches (915 mm) from the
floor and must be located in the front of the water cooler.
• Water flow must run parallel or nearly parallel to the front of the cooler
and be at least 4 inches (100 mm)in length to allow the user to insert a
cup or glass.
• The controls must be on the front of the unit; be within 15 inches (380 mm)
and 48 inches (1,220 mm)or 9 inches (230 mm) and 54 inches (1,370 mm)
of the floor for an individual in a wheelchair to approach the water cooler
either from the front (forward approach) or from the side (parallel
approach).
• The floor space in front of the water cooler must be clear by at least 30
inches by 48 inches (760 mm by 1220 mm) to allow for a forward or
parallel approach.
 COST
RANKING BRAND MODEL STORAG CARBON FILTER LEASE DELIVERY INSTALLATION MONTH 1ST YR # OF UNITS 1ST YEAR 2ND 3RD 3 YEAR
TANK REPLACEMENT COST
# TERMS COST LY COST TOTAL YEAR YEAR TOTAL
VOLUME
COST PER UNIT COST TOTAL TOTAL COST
COST COST

1 QUENCH 810 4.6 GAL INCLUDED 36 MTHS NA $75 $75 $949 57 $54093 $51300 $51300 $156693

2 INCLUDED 36 MTHS NA $75 $60 $795 57 $45315 $41040 $41040 $127395

CULLIGAN PREMIUM 4.0 GAL

3 INDIAN
SPRINGS
AQUA
BAR II
4.0 GAL INCLUDED 24 MTHS NA $45 $495 57 $28184 $28184 $28184 $84551

4
FLOWATER FLOWATER 7.0 GAL $300 36 MTHS $200 $200 $170 $2440 57 $139380 $133380 $133380 $405840

5 QUENCH Q7 1.6 INCLUDED 36 MTHS NA $75 $53 $711 57 $40527 $36252 $36252 $113031
TESTING

• 2 Test Schools to be set up week of 2/23/20

• Quench and Culligan chosen as potential vendors

• Lincoln Elementary – Quench will set up test stations in cafeteria

• Unit will replace existing fountain

• Belville Elementary – Culligan will set up 2 test stations in

cafeteria. These will be plumbed into existing fountains.

WATER TESTING
• A 3RD Party testing lab will process before and after station installation
samples (5-7 day turnaround at $300 per sample)
 CULLIGAN TEST STATIONS
LOCATION: Belville Elementary Cafeteria 2/19/20

A. CULLIGAN AQUAL-CLEER RO B. CULLIGAN AQUASENTIAL TANKLESS RO

• Includes modified 150 gpd membrane • Small footprint, can produce water as
production and larger bladder tank for demanded without relying on adequate
more water reserve to keep up with high
water demand.
QUENCH
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY: Installation date 2/20/20 (7 days)
LOCATION: Cafeteria

• 810 model high capacity water cooler.

Replaces existing water fountain.
NOTES

• Other existing water fountains will not be turned off at this time. We are not
currently under any type of water advisory.

• Water stations and fountains will be labeled either:

• REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER STATION
• THIS IS NOT A REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER STATION

• Kitchen cooking water for steamers is from direct water lines and will not be
treated with RO.
• Kitchen water needed for washing off vegetables and other servings could
be ordered separately in gallon containers and the need is estimated at 5-10
gallons per week / per facility according to school size

• Athletic water consumption such as ice machines and drinking from outside
fountains and troughs is through direct water lines and will not be RO treated