Coagulation magnetique
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Water
Project value$80,000
Project Type
Feasibility Study
Sub Sector
Drinking Water Quality
Grant amount$40,000
Program type
GMF
Municipality
Ville de Montréal, QC
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
1,762,949
Project timeline
2005 - 2011
Project number
2298
Description
This study will evaluate the use of magnetic coagulation to treat drinking water at Montreal's two water production plants.Currently, those plants use chemicals (aluminium, iron and polymer compounds) to remove particulates. Magneticcoagulation could save $2 million (previously spent on chemicals) per year and reduce the chemicals going toconsumers as well as the residues remaining in effluents after consumers use the water. The project would thus improvethe quality of the environment. If successful, this system could be used by other water treatment plants across thecountry.
Applicant
Ville de Montréal, QC