# WETS LLC


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- [Clients Demo](https://wetsllc.com/clients-demo/): Clients Demo Page Our Client List In our 45 + years, we have served as an equipment supplier directly to our customers or through an engineering consultant. Engineering Consultants Municipality Customers Industrial Customers Engineering Consultants Municipality Customers Industrial Customers Solutions to Your Water Treatment Needs Whether you want a new water treatment system installed, need your current one inspected and repaired, or just want a free quote, contact the WETS LLC. With years of experience in the industry, our skilled team members are trained and knowledgeable with a variety of leading water equipment and products. Our certified water purification experts are […]
- [Archive Portfolio](https://wetsllc.com/archive-portfolio/): Archive Aortfolio Archive Portfolio In its 45 years of operation as a water treatment equipment supplier and water solution company, successfully executing hundreds of water treatment projects, WETS has developed many innovative solutions to address the water treatment needs of our clients. This photo gallery exhibits recent water treatment projects utilizing state of the art technology and equipment, often with WETS-proprietary equipment and processing developed through these years of experience. From our Water Aeration Filtration Unit (WAFU)® (comprising aeration and filtration processes in a single vessel) through designs featuring the latest developments in gravity filtration systems, pressure filtration systems, aeration water […]
- [Recent Job](https://wetsllc.com/recent-job/): Recent Job Projects of Year 2020 D006 City of Devine WSC – Devine, TX Categories : Filter T028 Tyler County WSC Categories : Aerator Filter S036 Spring Hill WSC Categories : Filter S033 Southwest Milam WSC Categories : Filter P004 City of Pearsall Categories : Aerator O007 Olmito WSC Categories : Filter M009 Marlin WTP Categories : Filter Rehab L031 City of Lufkin Categories : Aerator C031 City of Corpus Christi Categories : Filter Media C023 Clear Lake City WA Categories : Aerator C022 City of Columbus Categories : Filter C020 Coastal WA Categories : Filter Page 1 of 2 1 […]
- [GST Ventilation](https://wetsllc.com/products/gst-ventilation/): GST Ventilation GST Ventilation System WETS offers proprietary and easy-to-maintain water ventilation systems for ground storage tanks, designed for the removal of volatile components such as hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide. Our water ventilation system is designed to retain maximum chlorine and remove only the volatile components, thus saving on the chlorine cost. While available in the industry, WETS does not provide or recommend tank ventilation and aeration systems for THMS water treatment. WETS has had success, in the appropriate applications, in using tank ventilation for the easier-to-remove volatiles such as hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide. However, THM is more difficult […]
- [Cooling Tower](https://wetsllc.com/products/cooling-tower/): Cooling Tower Water Cooling Tower System The WETS cooling tower system is a cooling tower water treatment device, typically used for cooling water from deep aquifers such as the Catahoula, which typically are high temperature and may contain higher volatile components such as methane, hydrogen sulfide and other noxious gases. Growing potable water demand is leading to increased use of these harder-to-reach aquifers. The WETS water cooling tower features modern high efficiency inducted draft or forced draft designs for these applications, not only targeting temperature reduction but also capable of volatile contaminant removal. It is another example where WETS‘ unique designs […]
- [Ion Exchange Systems](https://wetsllc.com/products/ion-exchange-systems/): Ion Exchange Systems Ion Exchange Systems An ion exchange water treatment system is a specialized technology used in water and wastewater treatment to remove dissolved ions and contaminants from water. All natural waters contain, in various concentrations, dissolved salts which dissociate in water to form charged ions – positively charged ions are called cations and negatively charged ions are called anions.Ion exchange resins can be thought of as powerful magnets that attract and hold the ions of contaminating minerals from the passing source water, by an electromagnetic attraction. The two main types of ion exchange resins are cation resins, which are […]
- [Filter](https://wetsllc.com/products/filter/): Filter Gravity and Pressure Filters The Water Aeration Filtration Unit (WAFU) ® is our proprietary patent-pending water treating unit comprising aeration and filtration processes in a single vessel. The innovation reduces equipment cost, total installed cost, and simplifies the operation and ongoing maintenance. It can also reduce the footprint needed for the equipment. The technology was developed by WETS to address issues of our clients who were experiencing problems, particularly in iron and manganese treatment. WETS LLC, in its 45-years history, has designed, constructed, and installed hundreds of individual aeration and gravity filtration systems, the majority of which included iron and […]
- [Aerators & VOC Strippers](https://wetsllc.com/products/aerators-voc-strippers/): Aerators & VOC Strippers Aeration and Stripping of Volatile Gases Water is contacted with air for two general purposes; to strip volatile components out of the water, and to expose contaminants in the water to oxygen, so that these contaminants can be oxidized. Where the processing goal is only stripping of volatile components, the equipment is typically referred to as a VOC stripper, gas stripper or methane stripper. Where the purpose is to oxidize objectionable components, the equipment is referred to as an aerator. The typical stripper and aerator are usually similar in configuration, and aerators often also serve a stripping […]
- [WAFU Technology ®](https://wetsllc.com/products/wafu-technology/): WAFU Technology ® WETS Aeration and Filtration Unit The Water Aeration Filtration Unit (WAFU) ® is our proprietary patent-pending water treating unit comprising aeration and filtration processes in a single vessel. The innovation reduces equipment cost, total installed cost, and simplifies the operation and ongoing maintenance. It can also reduce the footprint needed for the equipment. The technology was developed by WETS to address issues of our clients who were experiencing problems, particularly in iron and manganese treatment. WETS LLC, in its 45-years history, has designed, constructed, and installed hundreds of individual aeration and gravity filtration systems, the majority of which […]
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- [Water Hardness](https://wetsllc.com/contaminants/water-hardness/): Water Hardness Hardness in Drinking Water Hardness refers to the metal ions, typically calcium and magnesium, that are dissolved in the water. Other ions that contribute to hardness include aluminum, barium, iron, manganese, and zinc. Hardness is typically described as milligrams of calcium carbonate equivalent per liter. The common classification for the hardness of water, as determined by equivalent calcium carbonate: Soft: below 60 mg/l Moderately Hard: 60 to 120 mg/l Hard: 120 to 180 mg/l Very Hard: above 180 mg/l Hardness is most commonly measured by titration with an EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetate) solution. The EDTA reacts with the magnesium and calcium […]
- [Uranium](https://wetsllc.com/contaminants/uranium/): Uranium Uranium as a Water Contaminant Uranium is a naturally occurring radioactive element (radionuclide) that is present in varying amounts in rocks and soils in the earth’s crust. Uranium enters the water by leaching from soils and rock, but can also enter the environment and groundwater from uranium processing facilities. Uranium has a demonstrated toxic effect on the human kidney, as well as the risks of cancer seen with all radionuclides. Uranium is not a stable element; it decays into radium, which in turn decays into radon gas, and radium and radon gas also have their health concerns. Naturally occurring uranium […]
- [Trihalomethanes](https://wetsllc.com/contaminants/trihalomethanes/): Trihalomethanes THMS as a Water Contaminant The use of chlorine for disinfection can result in the formation of disinfection byproducts (DBPs). When chlorine is added to water with organic material, such as algae, river weeds, and decaying leaves, DBPs are formed. DBP formation is often more an issue in warm weather climates. Of the identified DBPs the two classes of compounds of most concern are the trihalomethanes (THM), and haloacetic acids (HAA). They are typically tasteless and odorless, but suspected human carcinogens. The quantity of byproducts formed is determined by several factors, including the amount and type of organic material present […]
- [Radium](https://wetsllc.com/contaminants/radium/): Radium Radium as a Water Contaminant Radium is a naturally occurring radioactive element that is present in varying amounts in rocks and soils in the earth’s crust. The most common isotopes in groundwater are radium-226 and radium-228. The extent of concern on radium in groundwater is dependent on the local geology; deep bedrock aquifers used for drinking water sometimes contain levels of radium-226 and radium-228 that exceed regulatory standards. Surface water and well water from shallow aquifers typically do not have radium issues. Radium-226 results from the radioactive decay of Uranium, with the primary emission of alpha particles. Radium-228 results from […]
- [Radon](https://wetsllc.com/contaminants/radon/): Radon Radon as a Water Contaminant Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas formed in the radioactive decay chain for uranium in soil and rock (in this decay chain, radon itself is the immediate decay product of radium). High levels of radon can enter groundwater flowing through granite or granitic sand and gravel formations. Radon is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and chemically inert. Radon emits ionizing radiation that has been linked to lung cancer, and is considered the second leading cause of lung cancer in the US. Ingesting water that contains radon may increase the risk of internal organ cancer, primarily stomach […]
- [PFAS](https://wetsllc.com/contaminants/pfas/): PFAS PFAS as a Water Contaminant PFAS is a reference to a class of poly and perfluoroalkyl substances. The most commonly found and the most studied are perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), and perfluorooctanesulfonate (PFOS). Starting in the 1940s PFAS have been manufactured and used by a variety of industries. PFAS were utilized for stain and water-repellant and non-stick properties, and are found in a wide variety of consumer products and firefighting foam. This class of chemicals is very persistent in the environment and in the human body and has received a great deal of attention recently for adverse health effects. Certain PFAS, […]
- [Iron & Manganese](https://wetsllc.com/contaminants/iron-manganese/): Iron & Manganese Iron and Manganese as a Water Contaminant In its over 45-years history, the problem most frequently addressed by WETS has been that of iron and manganese contamination in groundwater. Iron and manganese are common elements found in the earth’s crust. Water carries these minerals as it passes through soil and rock. Since well water is typically not exposed to oxygen, the dissolved iron and manganese, on exposure to air, oxidize to form insoluble reddish-brown particles. The presence of only a very small amount of iron and manganese can cause difficulty when the water is used for process or […]
- [Hydrogen Sulfide](https://wetsllc.com/contaminants/hydrogen-sulfide/): Hydrogen Sulfide Hydrogen Sulfide in Drinking Water Hydrogen sulfide is a highly toxic and flammable gas, but its presence in drinking water is not at a concentration to pose a health threat, and its presence is easily detectable by odor by most people. Because of its rotten egg odor, hydrogen sulfide removal from water is done for aesthetic reasons. Hydrogen sulfide in water is not regulated by the EPA. Hydrogen sulfide in water is typically the result of sulfur-reducing bacteria that can be found naturally in water. These bacteria use sulfates and sulfur compounds found in decaying plant material, with hydrogen […]
- [Color Removal](https://wetsllc.com/contaminants/color-removal/): Color Removal Color as a Water Contaminant Color is related to colloidal suspensions in the water, as well as certain organic acids and neutral salts, but is primarily related to contaminants of vegetable origin, often resulting from tannins and lignins (dissolved organic acids). As such, color is typically more of an issue with surface water rather than groundwater (though some shallow wells can have coloring issues). These contaminants can also raise concerns with odors and tastes. An arbitrary standard scale has been developed for measuring color intensity in water samples, related to color developed by concentrations of potassium chloroplatinate in water. […]
- [Benzene](https://wetsllc.com/contaminants/benzene/): Benzene Benzene as a Water Contaminant Benzene is the base product among the family of BTEX chemicals (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes). These hydrocarbons have been industrially produced in high volumes for many years and for many assorted uses and are or have been constituents of motor fuels. While benzene is found naturally, there is little risk of natural benzene contamination of drinking water. There is a risk of groundwater contamination from leaking underground storage tanks and other industrial sources. Benzene finding its way into surface waters will be released into the air in a few hours; however, benzene in groundwater […]
- [Arsenic](https://wetsllc.com/contaminants/arsenic/): Arsenic Arsenic as a Water Contaminant Arsenic is found widely in the earth’s crust, and therefore in groundwater, in many parts of the world. It can also find its way into drinking water from commercial and industrial uses, such as pesticides. Arsenic is often associated with manganese and iron content in water, and the presence of iron will interfere with and impair the ability to remove arsenic from water, so the iron and arsenic removal system are typically addressed together. Arsenic content in water from a particular well can vary over time and also with the rate of draw from the […]
- [Water Disinfection and Chlorination](https://wetsllc.com/resources/water-disinfection-and-chlorination/): Water Disinfection and Chlorination Water Disinfection and Chlorination It has been long understood that drinking water could be a source of illness and disease, and humans have been using various means to disinfect water for millennia. However, it was not until the late 1890s that chlorine and chlorine-containing products were evaluated and demonstrated to be effective disinfectants. Waterborne diseases such as typhoid, dysentery, and cholera occurred with regularity in the 1800s and into the early 1900s due to the condition of US water systems. However, with the implementation of chlorination throughout the US, a dramatic drop in illnesses and fatalities occurred […]
- [Filtration](https://wetsllc.com/resources/filtration/): Filtration Introduction Filtration can be defined as the process whereby suspended and colloidal matter are removed from the water when it passes through a suitable medium to produce a product of sparkling clarity. Filtration of water through sand beds has been used for water purification for thousands of years. The current standard filter for municipal water systems is a dual media filter using crushed anthracite coal and sand on top of a gravel subfill; these filters are sometimes referred to as rapid sand filters. The dual media sand-anthracite filter is primarily used for the removal of turbidity and suspended solids as […]
- [Aeration](https://wetsllc.com/resources/aeration/): Aeration Introduction The aerator is designed to perform two basic functions, the stripping of volatile compounds from the water (typically H2S and methane), and the introduction of oxygen into the water for oxidation of undesirable compounds (typically iron and manganese). Equipment which is only serving a stripping function is often referred to as a VOC Stripper or Gas Stripper. There is no significant difference in the design/configuration of the aerator itself in stripping versus oxidation, and this manual shall use the term “aerator” for equipment serving either or both of these stripping and oxidation functions. In the typical aerator design, the […]
- [Water Basics](https://wetsllc.com/resources/water-basics/): Water Basics Water Basics WETS’ primary function is designing and providing water treating equipment for the removal of impurities in ground and surface water. Therefore, in this discussion on water basics, topics concern the nature of impurities found in ground and surface water and the impacts of these impurities on the physical properties of the water. The water contaminants that can be found in natural water can be grouped into five different categories: Dissolved mineral matterMost abundant are the bicarbonates, sulfides and chlorides of calcium, magnesium and sodium. Iron and manganese are often present at very low concentration, but are objectionable, […]
- [Engineering Solutions](https://wetsllc.com/services/engineering-solutions/): Engineering Solutions Engineering Solutions The development of engineering solutions is integral to our approach in developing your water treatment solution. Our team consists of professional chemical engineers who have decades of design and operational experience in industrial and municipal water treatment. If you are working on a project and need particular help on one aspect of the project, please give us a call. We offer pilot study, engineering design, hydraulics, detailed engineering, control logic, and SCADA system design at a very reasonable price. Structural Design For the design of WETS’ water treatment solutions, structural design involves equipment foundations and support towers. […]
- [Equipment Maintenance & Services](https://wetsllc.com/services/equipment-maintenance-services/): Equipment Maintenance and Services Equipment Maintenance and Services Throughout its 45-years history as a municipal and industrial water treatment company, WETS has been supplying on-site services to its customers. WETS experienced professionals will come to your site to provide recommendations on servicing and rehabilitation of filters, aerators and strippers. We supply anthracite, carbon black, green sand, support gravels, and other media to meet the yearly requirements of clients. Our filter rehabilitations extend to repair or replacement of underdrains as required. Proper aerator operation is dependent on periodic inspection and possible replacement of packing media, which is prone to significant fouling over […]
- [Pilot Study](https://wetsllc.com/services/pilot-study/): Pilot Study Pilot Studies Regardless of the contaminant of issue, it is crucial to identify the optimum approach for the removal process to be employed in your water treatment solution. Each situation needs to be dealt with on a case-by-case basis, so a well-executed pilot study is essential. WETS’ ability to conduct a pilot study quickly and inexpensively is a clear differentiator for our company. WETS will mobilize its pilot study team to your site and conduct the appropriate studies on a slipstream of your water. Our pilot study report will lead to the design of a customized solution, and be […]
- [Contact Us](https://wetsllc.com/contact-us/): Get Water Treatment Solutions Does your facility need help with industrial water, wastewater, process separation, or filtration treatment solutions? We look forward to providing you with the best water treatment solutions. Our contact details are as follows. 8614 Fairbanks N Houston Road, Houston, TX 77064 713 660 9387 713 409 3366 info@wetsllc.com Download Brochure
- [Resources](https://wetsllc.com/resources/): Resources Our Resources In our forty-five years of experience, executing hundreds of successful projects, WETS has developed extensive proprietary know-how and developed considerable insights on treating groundwater and surface waters for potable service. We are a full-service company, capable of analyzing water issues and designing the optimum water treatment system. We manufacture our own filters and aerators, and provide installation, start-up and maintenance services. Our commitment to continuous improvement is evident in the development of our proprietary technology. Since we work with many of our customers in the ongoing maintenance and servicing of our installed equipment, we have worked through almost […]
- [Clients](https://wetsllc.com/clients/): Clients Our Client List In our 45 + years, we have served as an equipment supplier directly to our customers or through an engineering consultant. Engineering Consultants Municipality Customers Industrial Customers Engineering Consultants Municipality Customers Industrial Customers Our Client List In our 45 + years, we have served as an equipment supplier directly to our customers or through an engineering consultant. Engineering Consultants Municipality Customers Industrial Customers Engineering Consultants Municipality Customers Industrial Customers Solutions to Your Water Treatment Needs Whether you want a new water treatment system installed, need your current one inspected and repaired, or just want a free quote, […]
- [Services](https://wetsllc.com/services/): Our Services Our Services From our establishment in 1976, WETS has maintained a primary focus on providing cost-effective water treatment solutions for our clients. For the design of municipal and industrial water treatment systems, we have the capabilities to engage with our clients from the earliest stages of their projects, assisting clients and their consultants on pilot study planning and execution, and water treatment solution recommendations and implementation. We can also assist clients in getting proper EPA, TCEQ or other regulatory approval for their water plant. In our over forty-five years of operation, WETS has served more than 500 satisfied clients […]
- [Contaminants](https://wetsllc.com/contaminants/): Contaminants Contaminants WETS has extensive experience in treating groundwaters and surface waters. The particular characteristics of individual ground and surface water supplies often pose unique contaminant challenges. In our 45 years of experience, working in a range of geographic locations, we have encountered a broad range of primary and secondary water contaminants. We can offer a customized solution to each client’s individual problem. We offer a full spectrum of water treatment needs and our process solutions are backed by the demonstrated success of hundreds of installations throughout Texas and neighboring states. WETS can offer a pilot study program to optimize an […]
- [About Us](https://wetsllc.com/about-us/): About Us WETS LLC has been proudly serving the water treatment needs of municipalities, utility districts, and industrial companies in Texas and surrounding areas since its founding in 1976. A professional engineering-registered company, we have been involved in hundreds of water treatment projects in our 45+ years of practice. We offer project development, pilot study, design, fabrication, and construction and maintenance services to fit your needs. From a pilot study or filter media replacement to the supply of an equipment item or a complete water treatment system, our staff is ready to develop the solution to your water treatment issue. Our […]
- [Products](https://wetsllc.com/products/): Products Our Key Products WETS’ product line is as extensive and diverse as any in the potable water industry. We have successfully designed products for groundwater, surface water, environmental remediation, and tertiary filtration. Our products serve both commercial and industrial applications. WAFU Technology ® Aeration Water Treatment Systems and VOC Strippers Gravity Filtration Systems and Pressure Filtration Systems Ion Exchange Systems Cooling Tower Systems GST Water Ventilation System WAFU TECHNOLOGY ® As a water treatment solution company, WETS is constantly seeking innovative ways to address the water treatment needs of clients. Our years of experience in aeration water treatment systems and […]
- [Home](https://wetsllc.com/): About Us WETS LLC has been proudly serving the water treatment needs of municipalities, utility districts, and industrial companies in Texas and surrounding areas since its founding in 1976. A professional engineering-registered company, our water treatment company has been involved in hundreds of water treatment projects in our 45+ years of practice. We offer project development, pilot study, design, fabrication, and construction and maintenance services to fit your needs. From a pilot study or filter media replacement to the supply of an equipment item or a complete water treatment system, our staff is ready to develop the solution to your water […]


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