Next-Gen Bio Filtration

Proteus is a biofiltration technology developed by Tomorrow Water that combines physical filtration and biological treatment, providing a versatile solution for wastewater management.

Proteus, when enhanced with physical filtration, excels in primary treatment and Wet Weather Flow by effectively removing suspended solids.

Furthermore, when Proteus is prioritized for biological treatment, particularly through the BNR process, it significantly enhances the performance of secondary and tertiary treatment, while also improving groundwater remediation efforts.

This adaptability and efficiency set Proteus apart in the wastewater industry, offering tailored solutions to meet diverse treatment needs.

VERSATILITY

PROTEUS PRIMARY

Retrofit old conventional primary clarifiers to save space, increase capacity and upgrade processes by grabbing more solids upstream of aeration basins and sending them to digestors for maximum energy efficiency.

PROTEUS WET WEATHER FLOW

With continuous aeration capabilities and no settling required, the system can manage high peaking factors and variable flow rates, simplifying the treatment of dilute flows.

PROTEUS SECONDARY

Achieve higher water quality standards and comply with effluent discharge limits with a range of secondary treatment functions, such as BOD reduction, nitrification, and denitrification.

PROTEUS TERTIARY

Configurable to operate under various water quality conditions and achieve stable water quality for reuse applications or alternatives to water resources.

GROUNDWATER

The Proteus biofiltration process is highly effective at remediating contaminants such as nitrate, perchlorate, and organics to meet Federal Maximum Contamination Level (MCL).

RO CONCENTRATE

RO Concentrate Treatment with Proteus leverages a biofiltration technology that efficiently removes high concentrations of nitrogen and other pollutants without requiring sedimentation tanks, minimizing land use and lowering construction and maintenance costs.

INNOVATIVE

PHYSICAL & BIOLOGICAL TREATMENTS
USING A SINGLE UP-FLOW REACTOR

- Influent wastewater enters through a header box and flows by gravity into the bottom of the Proteus filter

- Influent flows upwards through a packed bed of Proteus media beads, where particulates are trapped, and through a strainer box that retains the media

- Oxic/anoxic conditions can be designed based on the location of air diffusers relative to the floating media

- A layer of filtered effluent is stored in the top of the reactor as backwash water. The filter media is backwashed by gravity (no pumping) using only its own effluent.

- Filtered water leaves the Proteus filter with reduced TSS and BOD and continues to the next stage in the treatment process

PROTEUS PLUS

The upgraded Proteus Plus configuration adds a layer of aerated biofilm for high-rate biological treatment which does not require chemicals or redirection of biomass.