Press Release
Release Date: April 15, 2007
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KANGAROO ISLAND, South Australia -- On Monday, 2 April 2007 the MIEX® Middle River Plant on Kangaroo Island, South Australia commenced water production, with early performance of the plant showing excellent results for dissolved organic carbon (DOC) reduction.
The MIEX® Process for DOC Removal was developed by South Australia Water Corp. (SA Water), Orica, and the CSIRO Molecular Science Division. SA Water started up the first full-scale application of the MIEX® Process at Mt. Pleasant WTP in June 2001.
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Fig. 1: Kangaroo Island MIEX® Plant
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According to acting Minister for Administrative Services and Government Enterprises John Hill, the Middle River project "... will ensure sustainability of a quality drinking water supply by building infrastructure to support this important regional community."
"It will also bring benefits to the tourism industry and support future residential development on Kangaroo Island."
SA Water Chief Operating Officer John Ringham, says the new plant will improve the quality, color and taste of the water and result in a lower use of aluminum and chlorine in the water treatment.
Construction for the $4.5M upgrade began in late 2006. The 3MLD (~550 gpm) High Rate MIEX® System is now benefiting more than 3,200 residents on Kangaroo Island.
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