📊 EPA Filter Rule (Initial Turbidity Peak <0.3 NTU, Filter-to-Waste 5-15 min Duration)

Filter Ripening & Filter-to-Waste Calculator

Evaluate filter ripening turbidity spikes following backwash cycles under EPA Filter Backwash Recycling Rule (FBRR) and IESWTR: calculate automated filter-to-waste diversion duration (5 to 15 minutes) until effluent turbidity drops below strict 0.30 NTU cryptosporidium breakthrough thresholds, and compliance automation yields.

1. Project & Operating Inputs

Municipal Filter Bays (Bay Count e.g. 8 Rapid Gravity Filters)

Filter Ripening Period (Minutes e.g. 10.0 Minutes to Settle <0.15 NTU)

Customer Bid Price for Supplied & Automated Ripening Control Skid ($)

Hach TU5300 Laser Turbidimeters, Fast-Acting 12" Modulating Valves ($)

2. Financial Breakdown & Yield

EPA FILTER RIPENING RULE

Turnkey Filter-to-Waste SCADA Automation Profit

Municipal Drinking Water Automation Margin

0.0%

Gross Revenue / Bill

Total Project CapEx

Operating / Direct Cost