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Turbidex™ High-Efficiency Filtration Media – Advanced Turbidity & Sediment Removal

Turbidex™ filtration media is a high-performance, lightweight solution engineered for superior turbidity and suspended solids removal in commercial, industrial, and municipal water treatment systems. Supplied by Hydro Systems, Inc., Turbidex™ delivers exceptional water clarity, higher flow rates, and reduced operational costs compared to traditional sand and multi-media filters.

Why Choose Turbidex™ Filtration Media?

Ultra-Fine Filtration Performance
Turbidex™ provides filtration efficiency in the 3–5 micron range, dramatically improving downstream performance. Cleaner water reduces chemical consumption, minimizes cartridge and membrane fouling, extends membrane life, and lowers overall maintenance costs.

Higher Flow Rates = Lower Equipment Costs
Designed for efficiency, Turbidex™ supports nominal service flow rates up to 15 gpm/ft² and peak flows up to 20 gpm/ft² in pressure filters. These higher flow rates allow for smaller vessels and reduced capital equipment costs compared to conventional filtration media.

Crystal-Clear Water Quality
Unlike traditional sediment media that rely solely on mechanical straining, Turbidex™ incorporates ion exchange, sedimentation, and flocculation in addition to straining. The result is exceptional turbidity reduction down to <0.1 NTU, delivering visibly clearer, higher-quality water.

Reduced Backwashing & Water Savings
With a loading capacity up to 1.5× greater than multi-media filters and 2.8× greater than sand filters, Turbidex™ operates longer between backwash cycles. Fewer backwashes mean significant water savings, reduced downtime, and lower operating costs.

Lightweight for Freight & Handling Savings
Weighing 50–70% less than traditional filter media, Turbidex™ significantly reduces freight costs and makes installation and media replacement easier and safer.

Operating Parameters

• Recommended Bed Depth: 30–48 inches
• Freeboard: 50% of bed depth
• Service Flow Rate: 12–20 gpm/ft²
• Backwash Rate: 14–18 gpm/ft²
• Replacement Media Ratio: 1:1

Physical Characteristics

• Color: Off-white
• Bulk Density: 50 lbs/ft³
• Surface Area: 14–25 m²/g
• Mesh Size: 14 × 30
• Uniformity Coefficient: 1.64

Ideal Applications

• Turbidity reduction
• Sediment and suspended solids removal
• Pre-filtration for membranes and cartridges
• Commercial and industrial water treatment
• Municipal water systems

Turbidex™ filtration media offers a smarter, more efficient alternative to traditional filtration media—delivering clearer water, higher performance, and long-term operational savings.