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Learn about the top 12 causes of poor filter plant performance in Pennsylvania, known as the "Dirty Dozen." Discover how to avoid these issues to enhance overall plant efficiency and effectiveness. This overview provides insights gathered from over 20 years of Filter Plant Performance Evaluations by DEP. Ensure your filter plant operates at its best by steering clear of these common pitfalls. Optimization is an ongoing journey toward excellence in water filtration.
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FPPE Overview: Most Common Problems to Avoid • DEP has been conducting Filter Plant Performance Evaluations since 1998 • After over 1,000 evaluations, DEP compiled a list of the 12 most common causes of poor filter plant performance seen in PA • Avoiding these potential problems may help improve overall filter plant performance…
Top 12 Causes of Poor Filter Plant Performance in PA - AKA “Dirty Dozen” High settled/applied water turbidities Inadequate process monitoring at critical locations Lack of interpretation of filter profile data Inadequate % bed expansions Improper backwash procedures Hydraulic surges
Top 12 Causes of Poor Filter Plant Performance in PA - AKA “Dirty Dozen” 7. Start/Stop mode of operation 8. Excessive filter run times 9. Fully automated backwashes 10. Return to service too quickly after backwashing 11. Lack of properly trained and certified operators 12. Lack of instrumentation calibration, cleaning and preventative maintenance
