Tertiary Treatment and Filtration for Produced Water
During the oil and gas extraction process, produced water is also extracted from underground sources. Oftentimes, there are large amounts of produced water during this process. Without recycling services, underground injection wells must properly dispose of this produced water. Produced water usually has many contaminants, such as hydrocarbons, salts, chemicals, metals, and more. Tertiary treatments and filtration remove these contaminants so the recycled produced water can be reused.
Tertiary Treatment Overview
Our tertiary treatment and filtration services use high-flow rate multimedia filters. These filters have several layers so the maximum amount of contaminants is removed and can handle large volumes of produced water. Our system is equipped with an automatic backwash feature to ensure that the filter is cleaned and maintained when needed.
Benefits of Tertiary Treatment
Reduce the Need for Fresh Water
Once produced water is recycled, it can be reused as drilling mud. This means that your company can reduce the need for sourcing freshwater, ultimately reducing operational costs.
Protect Equipment
Using contaminated water in oil and gas processes can damage equipment. Salts, acids, and other contaminants in contaminated water can corrode equipment components and become dangerous. Our tertiary treatment and filtration system removes organic and inorganic solids down to 5 microns.
Environmental Benefits
Once the produced water has been filtered, the contaminants that were removed from the water are properly disposed of. This reduces the chance of pollutants entering freshwater sources and causing harm to the environment.
Compliance Standards
Regulations and standards for produced water recycling and disposal in Texas are set by the Texas Railroad Commission and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Our treatment system complies with their regulations and ensures that the recycled produced water is suitable for oilfield operations.
By using our tertiary treatment and recycling produced water, your company can reduce its operation costs and need for freshwater sourcing. Our system also helps ensure you are meeting the environmental standards put in place that regulate produced water and reduce the chance of environmental pollution. To learn more about our onsite tertiary treatment and filtration system, contact us through our website here.
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