PORTLAND, Maine, April 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The First Defense®
High Capacity, an advanced hydrodynamic separator for stormwater
treatment from Hydro International has now been certified for 80%
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) removal by the New Jersey Department
of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) – at the highest treatment
loading rate in the industry. This advancement offers engineers and
contractors the potential to save 40% more space on their site,
helping to significantly reduce time and overall project costs.
First Defense® High Capacity doesn't just save space, it's also
a highly adaptable online treatment system that works easily with
large pipes, multiple inlet pipes, inlet grates and now contains a
high capacity internal bypass for the conveyance of large peak
flows. Designed with site flexibility in mind, First Defense® High
Capacity allows engineers to maximize available site space without
compromising treatment level.
"We've been designing advanced separation devices for decades
but we've finally uncovered the secret to getting the highest
loading rate through the smallest footprint," said John Larson, Senior Project Engineer at Hydro
International. "This system will be an important treatment option
for any engineer needing to get the most out of a small and/or
difficult site space."
Systems are available in the following sizes and approved flow
rates:
- 4ft - approved for up to 1.50/cfs
- 6ft - approved for up to 3.38/cfs
- 8ft - approved for up to 6.00/cfs
For the convenience of specifying engineers who may need
assistance in selecting an appropriate model size, the online
sizing calculator enables effective configuration and sizing
selections based on site-specific information entered by the
user. Register here to use the online sizing tool.
Engineers in New Jersey and any
municipality following NJDEP regulations will now be permitted to
specify a treatment system that is quickly gaining favor among
engineers across North America.
First Defense® High Capacity is an enhanced version of the original
First Defense® which is currently installed in thousands of
locations throughout the US and Canada.
Hydro International has over thirty years of experience
developing solutions that deliver proven high-performance water
control and treatment for municipal, industrial and commercial
applications across the US and internationally. From the
Downstream Defender® stormwater separator to the Up-Flo® Filter,
Hydro International has developed and introduced systems that
really make a difference for controlling surface water flow volumes
and improving water quality.
About Hydro International
Hydro International plc (AIM: HYD) (Hydro) is a global
supplier of environmentally sustainable solutions and innovative
products for the control and treatment of stormwater, wastewater
and combined sewer overflows. Hydro's products use a range of
advanced technologies including award-winning advanced vortex
technology. Headquartered in Clevedon, England Hydro also operates
in the UK from offices in Ely, Cambridgeshire as well as across the
US from bases in Portland, Maine
and Hillsboro, Oregon. The Group
has a growing presence outside of its core US and UK markets in
Ireland, Egypt, Middle
East, European Union, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Korea, Australia and New
Zealand. Please visit the website for further
information www.hydro-int.com.
Contact:
Bridget
Domareki
bdomareki@hydro-int.com
(207)
321-2432
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