Fine Particle Monitor

The Fine Particle Monitor, FPM1, identifies the presence of particles above 2 microns in diameter for the routine monitoring of water supplies. Particles which are found in this size range include pathogenic organisms such as Cryptosporidium and Giardia. FPM1 therefore provides an early indication of the presence of particles which may include these harmful cysts.

The instrument is ideal for on-line monitoring of water filters, providing an alarm if the filter fails. This type of monitoring has been recommended by the Badenoch committee in the UK for water supply filters.

FPM1 measures the Particle Index of sampled water. A high Particle Index indicates the presence of fine particles which can occur following filter breakthrough at water treatment plants. Under these circumstances, potentially harmful pathogens can pass into the water supply. FPM1 provides an immediate display of the particle content of the water together with an alarm if this should rise to unacceptable levels.

FPM1 has been developed by Diverse Technologies in collaboration with a major U.K. water utility using research carried out at a U.K. university.

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