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The Water Decontaminator Trash Capture Unit is the best available technology (BAT) for treating stormwater at the source. Dirty water entering through the catch basin grate is funneled into the filter housing. The water then flows through a proprietary mixture of wood pulp media, polypropylene and activated carbon. This mixture has been shown to remove common pollutants entering the stormwater system. These pollutants include total suspended solids (TSS), oil, grease, and heavy metals. The treated water then flows out of the TCU into the catch basin.
The filter cartridge is designed so that first flush storm event passes through a denser portion of the filter. The first flush typically contain a larger concentration of contaminants. Maximum filter efficiency is achieved for the standard WD-TCU 10x18A filter at 20 gpm. Flow rates above 20 gpm will flow through the trash capture screen while removing all particles smaller than 3/16" [5mm]. Flow rates above 260-780 gpm depending on model overflow the filter housing through a built in overflow, not compromising the designed flow rate of the catch basin. An extended rim edge on top of the strainer cylinder helps retain collected debris should the flow rate exceed the rated maximum.
Larger units with multiple filter cartridges can accommodate any load. Filters can be fitted with an optional collection tube for effluent stormwater sampling.
Typical Filter Specifications
Total of 6 Lbs. of filter media.
4.5 Lbs. absorbent.
1.5 Lbs. of activated carbon.
Filter cartridge contains 1,200 in3 of filter media.
Standard TCU Model
The standard model of the WD-TCU is designed to fit most standard catch basins (Minimum diameter: 16", Minimum depth: 36"). Custom filters can be built to fit any needs.
Existing Grate
HDPE Deflector
Stainless Steel Support
Deep Bed Loading Absorber Cartridge
Trash Capture Screen
3/16" [5mm] Perforated Holes
HDPE Housing
Existing Catch Basin
Available Filter Media:
Polypropylene Oil-Only Sorbents: Fine fiber Polypropylene absorbs up to 12 times its weight in liquids. Absorbs fuel oil, gasoline, motor oil, grease, organic solvents, and other hydrocarbons.
Proprietary wood pulp particulate: Particulate / Cellulose Based Sorbents. Control hydrocarbons (oil based liquids) while repelling water. Absorbs liquids within fibers, absorbs oily sheens, tramp oils and other oil based while repelling water. 100% organic, environmentally friendly and Green Cross certified.
Activated Carbon: Processed to make it extremely porous with a very large surface area available for adsorption. This adsorbs a broad range of chemicals and hydrocarbons. Washed to reduce fines.
Heavy metal media: This media is designed to remove low concentrations of metals.
Perlite: Expanded perlite can be used in removing the typical suspended solids found in storm water. It can trap particulates and adsorb materials such as suspended solids, petroleum hydrocarbons, and particulate bound phosphorus, nitrogen, and metals. This optional media needs to be specified.
Partially Carbonized Organics: This new filter media is plant based and completely organic. Uses include reducing bacteria, total suspended solids, nitrogen and heavy metals.
Metal removing sponge material: This is a high capacity sponge product that effectively reduces and removes zinc, copper, lead and other heavy metals commonly found in storm water. This optional media needs to be specified.
Zeolite: This is a highly porous rock that effectively reduces and removes zinc, copper, lead and other heavy metals commonly found in storm water.
Phosphorus absorber: Specifically designed to remove phosphorus from stormwater.
Heavy metal media: Small grain media designed to remove heavy metal contaminates.
Water Decontamintor Trash Capture Unit Catch Basin Configurations
The WD-TCU can be fitted to the following catch basin styles.
