Tonka Water Project Featured in Ohio AWWA Spring Newsletter

The Archbold, Ohio project was recently featured in the OH AWWA spring newsletter highlighting Tonka Water's role in providing anion exchange treatment. 

This project is Tonka Water's  first Ohio Organix™ system installation. The Organix™ system removes TOC in the community's surface water supply and is designed to treat 2,083 gallons per minute. Organix™ was found to be the most cost effective solution for this challenging surface water.

Click here to read the full article. The Archbold, Ohio project is featured on page 28 of the newsletter.

Click here to learn more about Tonka Water's Organix™ system. 

Tonka Water Plant Featured in Treatment Plant Operator Magazine

A Tonka Water plant in Pontiac, Illinois was featured in the February issue of Treatment Plant Operator magazine. Click below to read the full article.

http://www.tpomag.com/editorial/2016/02/illinois_water_plant_consistently_brings_home_awards

Tonka Water's Quality Management System is ISO 9001:2008 Certified

Tonka Water is pleased to announce its ISO 9001:2008 certification.  "Tonka Water is very excited about this recent certification as it shows our continued dedication to providing quality products to our customers and enables us to continue to maintain a leadership presence in the marketplace." stated Tom Davis, Tonka Water President.

Tonka Water's commitment to quality begins early by understanding our customers' requirements and meeting their unique application needs.  The quality management system of Tonka Water is infused throughout our internal processes; from project planning, fabrication and inspection, to our experienced on-site field service professionals, all striving to meet our customers' expectations with every project.

Tonka Water achieved this certification by meeting international ISO 9001:2008 requirements for a quality management system. Tonka Water is committed to providing clean water through the design, manufacture and integration of water treatment technology solutions. 

The ISO 9001:2008 certification addresses various aspects of quality management. The standards provide guidelines and tools for companies and organizations who want to ensure products and services consistently meet customer's requirements, and that quality is continuously improved, all while maintaining a strong customer focus. 

Tonka Water was recently published in the December 2015 issue of WE&T magazine.  The article features Tonka Water’s ultrafiltration membrane system in Fountain Hills, AZ.  Fountain Hills was challenged with an aging microfiltration system.  Tonka Water provided a new ultrafiltration system with increased capacity. 

Click here to read the article.

Dualator III: Engineered to Succeed

Tonka Water’s diverse product offering provides customers with the peace of mind of comprehensive engineering and execution. A great example is found in the design and application of the Dualator® III. This multi-cell gravity filter incorporates aeration, detention and filtration in one low profile vessel. Dualator® III filters are a great solution for a number of treatment needs including  iron, manganese, arsenic and radium removal, and membrane pre-treatment. This system also has many options for customization including Tonka Water’s unique Simul-Wash™ backwash system that cost effectively cleans filter media and saves up to 50% of backwash water.

Carmel, Indiana

One of many successful installations of the Dualator® III is in Carmel, Indiana. This community, 30 miles north of Indianapolis, designed a new iron removal water treatment plant around Tonka Water’s Dualator® III concept. This proved to be a very economical treatment solution that met the community’s treatment needs as well as streamlined the construction of the project through pre-purchase of the equipment. The Carmel Water Treatment Facility includes three 950-gpm Dualator® III units for a total plant capacity of 4 MGD. Each Dualator® III also includes Simul-Wash™, Tonka Water’s superior backwash system that saves up to 50% of backwash water waste.

Water treatment begins as raw water enters the aerator at the top of the Dualator® III where air is introduced to promote iron oxidation. The oxidation is completed while the water serpentines through the 30-minute detention section. Water is uniformly collected and transferred by gravity to the filter compartment where it is uniformly distributed into each filter cell. It then filters through a dual media consisting of silica sand and anthracite where the iron precipitates are removed and the effluent water flows into the clearwell.

The Dualator® III is a full system solution that meets a broad range of customers in both cold and warm climates. The design has a low profile that easily can be incorporated inside utility buildings, but is tough enough to withstand a more exposed environment outside of a building, in more temperate climates. 

Tonka Water has put significant design engineering into our line of Dualator® products in order to provide consistency in treatment throughout the years, proven again and again with nearly 100 installations. Our years of engineering and design of this product line guarantee our customers that they’ll meet treatment standards set by USEPA, 10 states, as well as Canadian standards, and we have no equals in the breadth of our install list. 

Take advantage of our extensive experience and the leading design of the Dualator® III for your next project!


Click here for the full Spring 2015 Tonka Talk issue on our Website. 

Product Highlight: DTS

Among Tonka Water’s broad product offering is the Delivered Treatment System, or DTS™, an innovative way to incorporate different kinds of equipment into a complete building. 
Two recently commissioned projects illustrate how different treatment plants can be architecturally unique, but incorporate the same treatment processes. One project ended up with a traditional brick and mortar plant while the other chose the more versatile DTS™ option. Tipping the scale in favor of the DTS™ was the small footprint and easy integration with other on-site elements.  Both projects had similar flow rates and treated for iron and manganese. 

Both projects had low flow rates (around 100gpm) utilizing vertical pressure filters incorporating the Simul-wash™ backwash system to treat for iron and manganese. Although the projects used the same equipment and had similar treatment needs, the DTS™ project proved to be almost 1/5th less in total cost. Choose the cost effective DTS™ for your next project – you’ll be glad you did. 




Click here for the full Spring 2015 Tonka Talk issue on our Website. 

Tonka Water Introduces BLEU Underdrain

Tonka Water is pleased to announce another revolutionary new product, the BLEU™ underdrain. BLEU™ is a Blockless Engineered Underdrain and can be combined with Tonka Water’s Simul-Wash™, plate settlers and other products to offer a complete treatment system with guaranteed results. 

“Our customers needed a new approach for concrete filters, and our engineering team designed and developed a low profile, modular underdrain system with flexibility for different basin sizes and profiles,” said Steve Kari, Vice President of Engineering. “This product combines our new gravel-less underdrain design with proven airwash distribution, and integrates beautifully with our Simul-wash™ backwash system for superior performance and cleaning.”

The BLEU™ underdrain is the lowest profile to other stainless steel or block systems on the market.  BLEU™ laterals are durably manufactured with stainless steel and are designed to sustain pressure surges with no damage to the system.  Even flow distribution with no dead zones between laterals is achieved because the air scour is located outside of the underdrain, on the concrete floor.  Simultaneous air and water create a collapse pulse action throughout the filter which fully and effectively cleans filter media, resulting in longer media life and lower operational costs. 

Prior to our first installation in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, the BLEU™ underdrain design was independently verified using Computational Fluid Dynamic Modeling (CFD) demonstrating that it performs well within industry mal-distribution tolerances.

Ideal for retrofits or new construction, the BLEU™ underdrain delivers results with low profile, efficient design, installation and operation. Call us today for a proposal on your next project. 

Click here for the full Spring 2015 Tonka Talk issue on our Website. 

Tonka Water Selected for Minnesota Governor's Award

Tonka Water has been selected by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton’s Office as one of the recipients of the Governor’s International Trade Awards for 2014 in the Manufacturing/Services category.  The award requires that a significant portion of business is international growth and the business demonstrates advancements in the international market over the previous three years, likelihood of further growth, maintaining or increasing employment in Minnesota due to international trade activity, and development of a creative approach and/or strategy in international business. 

For Tonka Water, this award is in recognition of business activity and growth primarily in Canada. Tonka Water has more than 30 installations in Canada, and has experience working on water treatment projects with municipalities, First Nation communities, as well as the industrial sector. An official award ceremony with the Governor and the Minnesota Trade Office was held in early June.  In addition to this award, Tonka Water has participated in or hosted several round-table discussions sponsored by the Minnesota Trade office over the past year. 

Tonka Water's Ryan Godfrey Appointed to Federal Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee

Ryan Godfrey, PhD, Senior Vice President has been appointed by the United States Department of Commerce to serve on the Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC). The Committee advises the U.S. Secretary of Commerce on matters relating to trade policy, effects of government policy and regulation, competitiveness of US industry, identification of environmental technology opportunities and strategies to expand awareness and promotion within the industry.

Dr. Godfrey brings over 20 years of design, research and teaching experience in the fields of applied physics, materials science and engineering to the committee. At Tonka Water, he oversees operations which include production, field services, customer service, quality management, engineering and design.
 

"We are proud to have Ryan represent Tonka Water on a national level for policy changes. Our industry depends on appropriate and up-to-date regulation and Ryan's technical expertise and skills are perfect for the ETTAC," said Tom Davis, Tonka Water President.

Established in 1980 by the Secretary of Commerce, the committee operates as part of the International Trade Administration (ITA). The ITA strengthens the competitiveness of the U.S. industry, promotes trade and investment and enforces trade laws and agreements. Under the advisement of the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, the ETTAC is charged with developing actionable recommendations to improve export competitiveness.

Tonka Water Refurbishing Water Treatment Plant in Pomeroy, Ohio

Tonka Water is proud to be selected to refurbish a Dualator® VI and ion exchange system for the community of Pomeroy, OH. The newly refurbished plant will treat for high manganese levels in the city's water. Tonka Water's refurbishment process can meet the needs of all water plants - no matter who the original manufacturer was. From replacing components like aerators, to removing and replacing filter media and enhancing with Simul-Wash™, we have the expertise to bring plants back to factory specifications.

Visit the Refurbishments page on Tonka Water's website for more info about our capabilities. 

Tonka Water DTS™ Installation Featured in Water World Magazine

Tonka Water's innovative Delivered Treatment System (DTS™) for the community of New Berlin, NY was featured in Water World Magazine. This plant utilizes Vertical pressure filtered, and was delivered ready to install. Read the full article on the Water World Website.

Learn more about DTS™ Systems on our website. 

Tonka Water Selected to Provide Advanced Ion Exchange Pur-IX™ System in Nebraska

Tonka Water's innovative Ion Exchange Pur-IX™ system was recently selected for nitrate removal at Bayard, NE. Utilizing unique multiport valve technology and 20 separate vessels between two skids, the system provides low-flow continuous regeneration, consistent water quality and the smallest volume waste stream available on the market. Pur-IX™ is an ideal application for limited footprint operations, and offers significant savings on life cycle costs. The total system flow rate at Bayard is designed to treat for nitrates at 925gpm. This system was purchased directly by the city after a life cycle analysis, and a confirming pilot study is currently in progress.

For more information about Pur-IX™, visit our website. 

Tonka Water to Provide Largest Ion Exchange Plant in US

Tonka Water has been selected to provide an Ion Exchange nitrate removal system for Columbus, OH. Once built, this nitrate removal system will be one of the largest Ion Exchange plants in the United States, utilizing 18 vessels rated at an overall capacity of 26 MGD. The vessels will be divided into 3 treatment trains of six vessels each, to provide consistent water quality for this thriving area. To learn more about Tonka Water's product offering, visit our website.

Tonka Water Commissions first Organix™ Water Treatment System in OH

Tonka Water recently commissioned its first Organix™ system in Archbold, Ohio. The Organix™ system removes TOC in the community’s surface water supply. Designed to treat 2,083 gallons per minute, Organix™ was found to be the most cost effective solution for this challenging surface water.

Visit the Organix™ page on the Tonka Water website for more information on this innovative process!

Tonka Water Commissions its innovative salt-saving Nitrate Pur-IX™ System in IL

Tonka Water’s salt-saving Pur-IX™ ion exchange treatment system was recently commissioned at a private water utility in Illinois. This unique system takes advantage of an advanced valve design and multiple vessels to provide continuous regeneration, and is an ideal solution to reduce waste and boost efficiency in all ion exchange applications.

Visit the Advanced Ion Exchange page on our website to learn more about the Pur-IX™ process.

Tonka Water Commissions a Plant in Alaska

Tonka Water is pleased to announce a recent commission of a treatment facility at a refinery in Alaska. This installed system uses horizontal and vertical pressure filters along with Tonka Water’s efficient Simul-Wash™ backwash system to remove iron, manganese and TOC. 

Visit Tonka Water's website for more information about our broad product offering.

Tonka Water Provides an Aerator to the community of Vernon County, MO

Tonka Water completed the installation of an aerator for the community of Vernon County, Missouri. The induced draft aerator features an innovative bolt-less hinged access door, and supports a plant water flow of 600 gallons per minute, installed and operating seamlessly with an existing water treatment plant. 

For more about Tonka Water's products, visit our website!

Tonka Water’s Cost-effective Delivered Treatment System Operational in South Carolina

A plant recently commissioned in Aiken, South Carolina features Tonka Water’s Ion Exchange and unique Delivered Treatment System, or DTS. The DTS is a fully factory-installed water treatment building that is delivered for utility hook-up by installing contractor – saving thousands of dollars over conventional “stick-built” structures. The Aiken DTS removes radium as is softens the City’s water. 

For more about DTS installations and other treatment options, visit our website! 

Nanofiltration Nitrate Removal System Commissioned in Bloomingdale, Indiana

Tonka Water recently commissioned a water treatment plant in Bloomingdale, Indiana. This Membrane system is designed for a flow rate of 300 gallons per minute, and is successfully removing nitrates and total dissolved solids for the City’s potable water supply. 

Want to learn more about Tonka Water's Membrane systems? Visit the Membrane page of our website!

Tonka Water to Provide Isolated Cell Calcite System in North Carolina

Tonka Water was awarded a purchase order for Craven County, North Carolina to furnish a calcite remineralization process for a new water treatment plant. The system will feature isolated cell horizontal pressure filters designed for a flow rate of 2083 gallons per minute. 

For more about Tonka Water's broad product offering, visit our website.