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KETOS SHIELD offers instantaneous water quality monitoring to help water operators react in real-time. It also saves organizations high upfront investment expenditures by providing a $0-CAPEX subscription.
As an award-winning smart water management solution, KETOS SHIELD provides accurate monitoring for water hardness and 30+ other water testing parameters (such as inorganic materials, heavy metals, and environmental factors). Monitoring happens via an internet-aware modular system that uploads your data to the cloud for easy 24/7 access.
Water hardness results from the levels of calcium and magnesium salts in water. Balancing water hardness helps organizations avoid the risk of both scaling and corrosion. While a specific water hardness level is acceptable in some applications, others may require zero hardness to protect equipment and infrastructure.
For example, in municipal drinking water applications, hardness must be balanced to protect pipes from corrosion to avoid lead and copper leaching into households and ensure compliance with the Lead and Copper Rule.
In wastewater applications, monitoring for hardness during sludge digestion optimizes efficiency. Water hardness in industrial applications where heaters and boiler tubes are present requires careful monitoring to avoid scale buildup. This is also the case in cooling tower feeds. In food and beverage operations, monitoring for water hardness also helps control quality and taste. Therefore, across industries, understanding Total Water Hardness is critical to maintaining efficient processes and avoiding downtime.
Total Hardness in water refers to the concentration of dissolved minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium ions, present in the water. While these minerals are not typically harmful to human health, elevated levels of Total Hardness can lead to various challenges and concerns. Here are key issues associated with Total Hardness in water:
Total hardness in water is primarily caused by the presence of dissolved minerals, particularly calcium and magnesium ions. These minerals naturally occur in geological formations such as limestone and gypsum. As water flows over or through these formations, it dissolves minerals, increasing its hardness. Additionally, groundwater sources are often harder than surface water due to prolonged contact with mineral-rich rocks and soils. Human activities can also contribute to water hardness, such as the use of water softeners containing sodium or potassium ions, which exchange calcium and magnesium ions for sodium or potassium ions. While hardness minerals are not typically harmful to human health, they can lead to scaling in pipes and appliances, reducing their efficiency and lifespan. Therefore, understanding the sources and levels of total hardness in water is essential for implementing appropriate treatment measures and maintaining water quality standards.
Different industries have varying acceptable levels of total water hardness to meet specific needs. Pharmaceutical and food industries require very low levels to maintain product quality, while manufacturing and power generation accept slightly higher levels to prevent scaling and corrosion.
Industry | Acceptable Total Hardness (gpg) |
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Pharmaceuticals | <0.1 |
Food and Beverage | <3 |
Textile Manufacturing | <5 |
Power Generation | <1-2 |
Cooling Tower Systems | <2-3 |
Car Washing | <1-3 |
Paper Manufacturing | <4-8 |
Electronics | <2-5 |
Metalworking | <5-10 |
Chemical Processing | <2-10 |
Mining | <5-10 |
Agriculture | <3-10 |
Healthcare | <1-5 |
Automotive | <3-7 |
Construction | <5-15 |
Instead of measuring total hardness with a meter that only measures a handful of conditions; the KETOS SHIELD is capable of mentoring dozens of water related issues — in real-time. Go further with KETOS. Gather insights on the total hardness of your water and 30+ other water quality testing parameters. Test what you want, when you want, all from one central device.
Expand your water analysis capabilities with KETOS. Explore total hardness and over 30 other essential water quality testing parameters effortlessly. With KETOS, enjoy the flexibility to test desired parameters conveniently from one central device, empowering your organization with comprehensive insights for effective water management and regulatory compliance.
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The KETOS SHIELD remotely monitors dozens of water quality parameters. Which one do your water operators test most often?
KETOS is a fully integrated platform that combines hardware, software, connectivity, automated reporting, predictive analytics, and maintenance to automate water monitoring and testing. KETOS enables water operators to identify and solve mission-critical water efficiency and quality challenges in real-time, or before they happen through predictive algorithms, to ensure that water meets specific quality and safety standards.