Hyper Filtration Media Water Savings

Turbidex’s enhanced ability to remove sediment Customers that switch to Turbidex report that
results in superior water clarity and down stream the pressure drops across the system decrease
cost savings on substantially. This results in longer service runs
membrane cleaning, membrane life, etc. and less frequency between backwashes.

Higher Flow Rates Easier to Inventory and Install

Because of it’s high porosity and hydrophylic Turbidex is less expensive to ship because it only
nature, Turbidex can typically operate at higher weighs 50 lbs. per cubic foot.
than multimedia With one part number and one media it is much
simpler to order, inventory and install.

Turbidex™ is a unique natural ore called clinoptilolite Turbidex prevents a rapid buildup of head loss and blinding
that has many outstanding advantages over common

solids reduction. Viewed under an electron scanning
microscope, the granules reveal an angular shape, rough
surface and microporous void spaces as small as 3
microns. This creates a surface area over 100 times greater
than silica sand. The angularity of the granules and the
tapered internal pore spaces allow for reduction of dirt,
silt and organic matter suspended in water by bridging,
straining and adhesion. The rough surface and internal
typically reduce suspended solids down to the 5 micron
or less range. Turbidex’s structure typically creates less
penetration into the bed for higher sediment loading
provides conservation of water. This ideal combination of
particle shape, texture and porosity make it a good choice
important.
Substantial savings can be realized when designing
a system using Turbidex. Its low pressure drop, high
lower backwash frequency allow economy in equipment
downsizing and reduced pumping requirements. Its low
density also saves on handling expense and shipping costs.
Turbidex can be applied to systems designed for either
characteristics, Turbidex can be used to replace multimedia

ADVANTAGES PHYSICAL PROPERTIES CONDITIONS FOR OPERATION

• Color: Light tan to near white • Water pH: Wide range
water quality and reduces the load
• Dry Bulk Density: 50 lbs/cu.ft • Max. Water Temp.: 140˚F/60˚C
on downstream equipment.
• Bed Depth: 24-36 inches
• High sediment removal capacity
• Mesh Size: 14x30 • Freeboard: 50% of bed depth
substantial savings in backwash • Effective Size: 0.55mm • Backwash Flow Rate: 15-20 gpm/
water and time out of service. sq.ft.
• Backwash Bed Expansion: 30-40%
equipment costs and a savings in • Hardness: 4-5 (Mohs Scale) of bed depth
space.
• Service Flow Rate: 12-20 gpm/sq.ft.
• Reduced shipping cost due to lighter
• Local conditions may require lower
weight/cu.ft.
• Replacement of multimedia with
• A gravel support bed is required
Turbidex in existing installations may
• Allow bed to saturate before initial
• Turbidex is an all-natural, backwash
environmentally safe product.
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55 00 / / 33 11 / / 22 11 55 00 / / 33 11

ORDER INFORMATION
Part No. Description Cu. Ft./Bag Wt./Cu. Ft.* Bags/Pallet Weight/Pallet Pallet Dimensions
A8025 Turbidex™ 1 50 lbs. 40 2050 lbs. 40” x 48” x 44”
*Weight per cubic foot is approximate.
The information and recommendations in this publication are based on data we believe to be reliable. They are offered in good faith, but do not imply
any warranty or performance guarantee, as conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our control. As such, Hydro Source, LLC. makes

for a particular purpose. We recommend that the user determine whether the products and the information given are appropriate, and the suitability

The information and recommendations given in this publication should not be understood as recommending the use of our products in violation of any
patent or as a license to use any patents of Hydro Source, LLC.

without adequate disinfection before or after the system.

resulting from the use of our products.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: This product contains crystalline silica which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and other
substances which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and reproductive harm.

Form No. 2903 • 3/1/2010