Dualator III: Engineered to Succeed

Tonka Water’s diverse product offering provides customers with the peace of mind of comprehensive engineering and execution. A great example is found in the design and application of the Dualator® III. This multi-cell gravity filter incorporates aeration, detention and filtration in one low profile vessel. Dualator® III filters are a great solution for a number of treatment needs including  iron, manganese, arsenic and radium removal, and membrane pre-treatment. This system also has many options for customization including Tonka Water’s unique Simul-Wash™ backwash system that cost effectively cleans filter media and saves up to 50% of backwash water.

Carmel, Indiana

One of many successful installations of the Dualator® III is in Carmel, Indiana. This community, 30 miles north of Indianapolis, designed a new iron removal water treatment plant around Tonka Water’s Dualator® III concept. This proved to be a very economical treatment solution that met the community’s treatment needs as well as streamlined the construction of the project through pre-purchase of the equipment. The Carmel Water Treatment Facility includes three 950-gpm Dualator® III units for a total plant capacity of 4 MGD. Each Dualator® III also includes Simul-Wash™, Tonka Water’s superior backwash system that saves up to 50% of backwash water waste.

Water treatment begins as raw water enters the aerator at the top of the Dualator® III where air is introduced to promote iron oxidation. The oxidation is completed while the water serpentines through the 30-minute detention section. Water is uniformly collected and transferred by gravity to the filter compartment where it is uniformly distributed into each filter cell. It then filters through a dual media consisting of silica sand and anthracite where the iron precipitates are removed and the effluent water flows into the clearwell.

The Dualator® III is a full system solution that meets a broad range of customers in both cold and warm climates. The design has a low profile that easily can be incorporated inside utility buildings, but is tough enough to withstand a more exposed environment outside of a building, in more temperate climates. 

Tonka Water has put significant design engineering into our line of Dualator® products in order to provide consistency in treatment throughout the years, proven again and again with nearly 100 installations. Our years of engineering and design of this product line guarantee our customers that they’ll meet treatment standards set by USEPA, 10 states, as well as Canadian standards, and we have no equals in the breadth of our install list. 

Take advantage of our extensive experience and the leading design of the Dualator® III for your next project!


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Product Highlight: DTS

Among Tonka Water’s broad product offering is the Delivered Treatment System, or DTS™, an innovative way to incorporate different kinds of equipment into a complete building. 
Two recently commissioned projects illustrate how different treatment plants can be architecturally unique, but incorporate the same treatment processes. One project ended up with a traditional brick and mortar plant while the other chose the more versatile DTS™ option. Tipping the scale in favor of the DTS™ was the small footprint and easy integration with other on-site elements.  Both projects had similar flow rates and treated for iron and manganese. 

Both projects had low flow rates (around 100gpm) utilizing vertical pressure filters incorporating the Simul-wash™ backwash system to treat for iron and manganese. Although the projects used the same equipment and had similar treatment needs, the DTS™ project proved to be almost 1/5th less in total cost. Choose the cost effective DTS™ for your next project – you’ll be glad you did. 




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Tonka Water Introduces BLEU Underdrain

Tonka Water is pleased to announce another revolutionary new product, the BLEU™ underdrain. BLEU™ is a Blockless Engineered Underdrain and can be combined with Tonka Water’s Simul-Wash™, plate settlers and other products to offer a complete treatment system with guaranteed results. 

“Our customers needed a new approach for concrete filters, and our engineering team designed and developed a low profile, modular underdrain system with flexibility for different basin sizes and profiles,” said Steve Kari, Vice President of Engineering. “This product combines our new gravel-less underdrain design with proven airwash distribution, and integrates beautifully with our Simul-wash™ backwash system for superior performance and cleaning.”

The BLEU™ underdrain is the lowest profile to other stainless steel or block systems on the market.  BLEU™ laterals are durably manufactured with stainless steel and are designed to sustain pressure surges with no damage to the system.  Even flow distribution with no dead zones between laterals is achieved because the air scour is located outside of the underdrain, on the concrete floor.  Simultaneous air and water create a collapse pulse action throughout the filter which fully and effectively cleans filter media, resulting in longer media life and lower operational costs. 

Prior to our first installation in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, the BLEU™ underdrain design was independently verified using Computational Fluid Dynamic Modeling (CFD) demonstrating that it performs well within industry mal-distribution tolerances.

Ideal for retrofits or new construction, the BLEU™ underdrain delivers results with low profile, efficient design, installation and operation. Call us today for a proposal on your next project. 

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Tonka Water Selected for Minnesota Governor's Award

Tonka Water has been selected by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton’s Office as one of the recipients of the Governor’s International Trade Awards for 2014 in the Manufacturing/Services category.  The award requires that a significant portion of business is international growth and the business demonstrates advancements in the international market over the previous three years, likelihood of further growth, maintaining or increasing employment in Minnesota due to international trade activity, and development of a creative approach and/or strategy in international business. 

For Tonka Water, this award is in recognition of business activity and growth primarily in Canada. Tonka Water has more than 30 installations in Canada, and has experience working on water treatment projects with municipalities, First Nation communities, as well as the industrial sector. An official award ceremony with the Governor and the Minnesota Trade Office was held in early June.  In addition to this award, Tonka Water has participated in or hosted several round-table discussions sponsored by the Minnesota Trade office over the past year. 

Tonka Water's Ryan Godfrey Appointed to Federal Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee

Ryan Godfrey, PhD, Senior Vice President has been appointed by the United States Department of Commerce to serve on the Environmental Technologies Trade Advisory Committee (ETTAC). The Committee advises the U.S. Secretary of Commerce on matters relating to trade policy, effects of government policy and regulation, competitiveness of US industry, identification of environmental technology opportunities and strategies to expand awareness and promotion within the industry.

Dr. Godfrey brings over 20 years of design, research and teaching experience in the fields of applied physics, materials science and engineering to the committee. At Tonka Water, he oversees operations which include production, field services, customer service, quality management, engineering and design.
 

"We are proud to have Ryan represent Tonka Water on a national level for policy changes. Our industry depends on appropriate and up-to-date regulation and Ryan's technical expertise and skills are perfect for the ETTAC," said Tom Davis, Tonka Water President.

Established in 1980 by the Secretary of Commerce, the committee operates as part of the International Trade Administration (ITA). The ITA strengthens the competitiveness of the U.S. industry, promotes trade and investment and enforces trade laws and agreements. Under the advisement of the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, the ETTAC is charged with developing actionable recommendations to improve export competitiveness.

Tonka Water is Hiring a Purchasing Manager!

Tonka Water is seeking to hire an experienced manager to supervise our Purchasing Department. 


A successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

• Four year college degree in business, engineering, construction management or a related field.
• Three years experience in a production control role for a heavy industrial fabrication facility.
• Three years managerial experience in a manufacturing/assembly environment.
• Capable of resolving project and operational issues in a timely and cost effective manner
• Experienced in negotiating and knowledgeable about contracts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven record of team formation and/or team leadership
• High integrity and able to exercise independent judgment and discretion
• Ability to travel

Duties of the position include: 

• Manage the procurement of all project based needs
• Monitor the status of Tonka Water and subcontracted fabrication shops for capacity, capabilities, schedules and quality
• Lead all supply chain management activities including identifying new suppliers, new products, quality issues, negotiations, etc.
• Coordinate with our design team and fabrication shops to continuously improve the manufacturability of Tonka Water’s design
• Communicate material pricing and inflation information to Estimating and management on a regular basis.
• Report to appropriate personnel and committees on a periodic basis the status of Tonka Water and subcontract fabrication shops and other significant suppliers
• Develop and maintain operating processes and procedures that provide for efficient and effective department performance
• Process purchase orders, change orders and claims pertaining to Tonka Water projects
• Coordinate fabrication shop schedules with inspection and maintain good working relationships with the tank fabricators
• Participate in operational meetings and process improvements, and design reviews
• Perform reviews, training, disciplinary actions and other duties related to maintaining department personnel

We offer a friendly atmosphere and a full benefits package including:

• Medical insurance with subsidized Health Savings Account
• 401(k) plan with matching contribution
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary dental insurance
• Cafeteria plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Tuition and health club reimbursement 

Click here to view the full posting and apply, or email jobs@tonkawater.com for more info.