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    Popular technologies: Flat Sheet UF Membranes, Hollow Fiber RO

    Containerized Water Treatment Fabrication: Modular Plants in ISO Containers

    Containerized fabrication places complete water and wastewater treatment plants inside 20 ft, 40 ft, or 40 ft HC ISO containers (CSC-certified per ISO 1496-1) for plug-and-play deployment to remote, temporary, or rapid-mobilization sites. Capacities range from 5 m³/day (single 20 ft potable RO unit) to 5,000 m³/day (multi-container ZLD trains). Typical applications: oil-and-gas field water treatment, emergency disaster response, military forward bases, mining camp water supply, construction-site sewage, rural water supply, and pilot/demonstration plants for new technology de-risking.

    Fabrication workflow: 3D CAD modeling in AutoCAD Plant or AVEVA E3D, factory assembly with 100% pre-commissioning (hydrostatic, electrical, controls FAT) before shipment, road/sea transport to site, site-installation 1–7 days, commissioning 7–30 days. Internal layout maximizes serviceability: walk-in clearances 600+ mm aisles, equipment on common skids accessible via roof hatches or end doors, all valves/instruments labeled per ISA 5.1. Insulation (50–100 mm rockwool) and HVAC for cold-climate (−40°C) or hot-climate (+50°C) operation. Power options: grid 380–480 VAC 3-phase, on-board diesel genset, or solar+battery hybrid.

    Standards: ISO 668/1496-1 for container structural integrity, ATEX/IECEx Zone 1 for hydrocarbon-presence sites, NSF/ANSI 61 for potable water contact, EN 1717 for backflow prevention, ASME BPVC Section VIII for pressure vessels, IEC 61439 for electrical assemblies. Pre-tested at factory then shipped reduces site commissioning from 6–18 months (stick-built) to 2–6 weeks. Aguato lists containerized-fabrication shops across desalination (BWRO/SWRO), MBR, sewage treatment, drinking water, and produced-water sectors with global delivery references.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What capacity range fits inside a single ISO container?

    20 ft container (33 m³ internal): up to 50 m³/day BWRO, 25 m³/day SWRO, 100 m³/day MBR, 150 m³/day clarifier-based potable. 40 ft container (67 m³ internal): up to 200 m³/day BWRO, 100 m³/day SWRO, 500 m³/day MBR, 800 m³/day rapid sand filtration. Multi-container trains (2–8 containers) deliver 5,000+ m³/day across desalination, MBR, and ZLD. Sizing limit is typically not the water capacity but the auxiliary equipment (chemical day tanks, blower noise enclosure, MCC clearance) — these often spill over into additional containers.

    How does containerized cost compare to stick-built?

    Containerized plants typically cost 10–25% more than equivalent stick-built per m³/day capacity due to space-optimization premium and factory overhead allocation. However, total project cost (TIC) is usually 15–40% lower: 60–80% reduction in site civil works, 70–90% shorter site labor, 50–70% shorter commissioning, and pre-tested reliability reduces commissioning risk premium. The lifecycle TCO crossover vs. stick-built is at ~$3–8M project size — below which containerized always wins. Above $20–30M, stick-built becomes more competitive on capex but loses on schedule.

    What is the typical lifecycle of a containerized treatment unit?

    Process equipment lifecycle inside container matches stick-built: RO membranes 5–10 years, pumps 10–25 years, instrumentation 15–25 years, structural steel 30–50 years. Container shell (CSC-certified ISO box) has 25–30 year service life with periodic exterior recoating every 10–15 years to prevent corrosion. Modular replacement (swap-out failed container with refurbished unit) is the deployment-flexibility advantage — typical refurbishment cost 30–50% of new build, vs. 80–100% for stick-built major overhaul.

    Can containerized plants meet drinking-water and discharge standards?

    Yes. Properly designed containerized plants meet US EPA SDWA, EU DWD 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines, and equivalent discharge standards (US NPDES, EU UWWTD). The certification path includes: all wetted parts NSF/ANSI 61 for potable contact, factory acceptance test (FAT) per ASME/ISO 9001 with documented hydrostatic, electrical, controls, and process performance testing, site acceptance test (SAT) after installation with a 30-day reliability run, and regulatory compliance sampling against permit limits. Pre-tested factory builds are often more compliance-reliable than stick-built construction because of the controlled fabrication environment.

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    RCI Aquatech

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    India1-50 employees
    Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) · Multiple Effect Evaporator (MEE) · Atmospheric Evaporator +76 more
    apac · europe · latam +1 more
    1 case studies

    Founded in 2009, formerly known as Red Circle Industries (RCI), RCI Aquatech creates custom wastewater solutions based on end users’ requirements, which allow for optimally chosen components resulting in a solution that meets or exceeds customer needs. RCI Aquatech’s wastewater treatment systems combine necessary process technologies to reach required state and federal discharge limits and comply with local regulations. Our systems focus on removal of pollutants such as heavy metals, greases, suspended solids, oils, high salt content, toxic compounds, phosphates and more. Using chemical-physical treatment (coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation), biological treatment (aerobic and anaerobic) and wet chemical oxidation (persistent or toxic organics). Our expertise comprises the following technologies:  Filtration & softening systems  Physicochemical treatment (coagulation-flocculation)  Membrane filtration (UF & RO)  Ion exchange  Chemical oxidation  Biological treatment  Zero liquid discharge (ZLD) system

    Activated Carbon Filtration
    Microfiltration (MF) Systems
    Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems
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    Ecosystems International

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    Indonesia51-200 employees
    Flat Sheet Microfiltration Units · Hollow Fiber MF Systems · Ceramic Microfiltration Modules +80 more
    apac · china · europe +3 more

    PT Ecosystems International (PT ESI) was established at Jakarta on 21st November 2006. We are an industrial effluent treatment systems integrator specializing in electrocoagulation (EC), a unique waste water treatment profile. PT ESI has capabilities in designing complete waste water treatment solutions by combining various effluent treatment systems such as the electro-coagulation, biological, chemical processes and membrane filtration, offering its customers a wide and comprehensive range of solutions, tailored to suit their various needs – ranging from basic effluent treatment for discharge to effluent recycling for water reuse. The Company is experienced in handling the design, engineering, procurement, construction and operation of new Effluent Treatment Plants (“ETP”) and possesses expertise in retrofitting existing ETP to increase the flow rate and treatment capability without any major infrastructure increase PT ESI is also a premier waste water treatment service company specializing in handling waste water generated from Exploration (Drilling) and Produced Water. Customers in Indonesia include major Oil & Gas companies such as Pertamina, Exxon, Chevron, Petro-China and Medco. Operations in Indonesia are provided by both mobile and fixed units. At drill sites where waste-water recycling is required, PT ESI supplement these treatment units with skid mounted mobile Reverse Osmosis systems. The technologies and solutions employed by PT ESI are developed in-house and examples of these are its proprietary Trident™ Electro Contaminant Removal (“ECR”) system, the Stage Contaminant Removal (“SCR”) process and Mobile On-Site Waste-Water Treatment (“OWT”) units

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    agriculture
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    Guangdong Xinjieyuan Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd.

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    China51-200 employees
    reverse osmosis · desalination · ultrafiltration +4 more
    north-america · latam · europe +3 more

    Guangdong Xinjieyuan Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer specializing in industrial water purification equipment. We focus on RO, ultrafiltration, EDI and desalination systems, holding ISO & CE certifications. With over 10 years of technical experience, we supply customized pure water solutions for food, pharmacy, agriculture and aquaculture, supporting OEM & ODM and exporting to global markets. All units adopt top-grade membrane and pump parts, with strict factory testing and one-year full warranty.

    Ultrafiltration (UF) Systems
    Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems
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    energy-production
    Hainan Litree Water Purification Technology Industry Co., Ltd. logo

    Hainan Litree Water Purification Technology Industry Co., Ltd.

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    China200+ employees
    Tubular Ultrafiltration Units · Hollow Fiber UF Modules · Flat Sheet UF Membranes +17 more
    apac · china · europe +3 more

    Litree: Pioneering Ultrafiltration for a Water-Secure World Founded in 1992, Litree has dedicated 30+ years to redefining water purification through ultrafiltration (UF) membrane technology—our core expertise and passion立升(Litree). As a global high-tech enterprise rooted in independent innovation, we’ve evolved from a membrane R&D startup to one of the world’s leading water problem solvers, with over 146 core patents and state-of-the-art manufacturing hubs in Haikou and Suzhou, China立升(Litree). Our signature hollow fiber UF membranes are engineered to deliver unmatched performance: 0.01μm precision removes 99.99% of bacteria, viruses, and contaminants while preserving essential minerals—striking the perfect balance between purity and health立升(Litree). This technology powers our diverse solutions, from residential whole-house systems to large-scale municipal projects and industrial wastewater treatment, all designed for sustainability and cost-efficiency. What truly sets us apart is our commitment to making safe water accessible. We’ve completed projects serving 50,000+ residents with centralized purification systems that cut construction costs and footprint by 50% compared to traditional setups—proof that advanced technology can also be affordable. Today, our solutions reach 60+ countries, supporting 3,000+ industrial clients and millions of households worldwide. At Litree, water isn’t just our business—it’s our mission. We believe every drop matters, and we’ll keep pushing boundaries to create a future where clean, safe water is a universal right, not a privilege

    Ultrafiltration (UF) Systems
    Membrane Filtration Technologies
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    ECOJOY ENVIRONMENT

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    China51-200 employees
    Containerized Plant Build
    china

    Ecojoy Environment, founded in 2002, is a National High-tech Enterprise and a Leading Company In China’s Water Treatment Industry, the First Company in China to Propose the Product Concept of Modular Reclaimed Water Plant, Participated in the compilation or served as Chief Editor for Multiple National & Industry Standards on Water Treatment.

    utilities
    hospitality-tourism
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    Brine Consulting

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    Netherlands1-50 employees
    Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) · Atmospheric Evaporator · Spray Evaporator +130 more
    apac · china · europe +3 more

    BRINE CONSULTING delivers senior-level strategy, technical design, and actionable insight across the full lifecycle of water-related challenges. We support clients with advisory and due diligence, advanced brine management and resource recovery, industrial and municipal water reuse, and MLD/ZLD systems. Our team also leads ESG and climate-resilience strategy, innovation scouting, and international development and PPP advisory. With deep specialization in desalination, brine valorization, circular economy models, and high-impact infrastructure, we help organizations turn water and waste streams into opportunities, providing clear thinking, rapid delivery, and solutions built for real-world results.

    Activated Carbon Filtration
    Reverse Osmosis (RO) Systems
    Ultrafiltration (UF) Systems
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    manufacturing
    energy-production
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    AMCON Europe s.r.o.

    Czechia51-200 employees
    Sedimentation
    europe

    AMCON Europe specializes in innovative sludge dewatering solutions, offering advanced VOLUTE technology for efficient sludge management. With a focus on manufacturing and utility sectors, they provide comprehensive services including equipment rental, pilot testing, and after-sales support.

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    Plant Operation Services
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    Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals
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    NSI Mobile Water Solutions

    United Kingdom
    Reverse osmosis systems · Ultrafiltration systems · Deionization and softening systems +2 more
    Europe

    NSI Mobile Water Solutions is a provider of adaptable mobile and rental water and wastewater treatment systems, headquartered in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom, and operating as part of Nijhuis Saur Industries within the SAUR Group. The company delivers temporary and long-term treatment capacity to industrial sites without requiring fixed infrastructure investment, supporting needs from 24/7 emergency response to multi-year contracts. With over 25 years of experience, NSI specializes in containerized, trailer-mounted, and skid-based plant that can be deployed rapidly across manufacturing, power, and process industries.

    24/7 emergency mobile water response
    Planned short-term and multi-year water rental services
    Exchangeable deionized water cylinder supply
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    Coftec

    Ireland51-200 employees
    europe

    Coftec provides innovative water treatment solutions, specializing in modular treatment plants and advanced monitoring technologies. With nearly 50 years of expertise, they offer precision-engineered solutions for industrial and municipal applications, ensuring high-quality water purification and compliance with regulatory standards.

    Online/Real-Time Monitoring
    Containerized/Modular Systems
    Manufacturing
    Utilities
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    NORAM Engineering and Constructors

    Canada
    CleanFlow effluent treatment · System Closure water recycling · Biological wastewater treatment +2 more
    North America

    NORAM Engineering and Constructors Ltd, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, develops, engineers, and commercializes process technologies for resource industries. Its Pulp and Paper division delivers System Closure and effluent treatment solutions, with CleanFlow systems operating in mills across Sweden and Canada. NORAM provides full EPC scope including engineering, pilot plants, modular plants, custom fabrication, and on-site commissioning for wastewater and chemical process projects.

    Process engineering
    EPC and modular plant delivery
    Pilot and demonstration plants
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    VITAQUA

    Spain
    Dry chemical bed systems · Tertiary treatment · Compact containerized plants +2 more
    Europe

    VITAQUA is a Spanish water treatment company founded in 1981 with over 40 years of experience and more than 1,500 installations. It specializes in potabilization, industrial water processing and urban and industrial wastewater depuration, delivering tertiary treatment, compact containerized plants, biodisk bioreactors and air deodorization, plus plant maintenance and operation services.

    Water potabilization
    Industrial water treatment
    Wastewater depuration
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    ByoSis

    Netherlands51-200 employees
    Filtration · Screening · Ion Exchange
    europe · mea · apac +1 more

    ByoSis is a producer of biological and physicochemical wastewater treatment plants. These industrial treatment plants are designed, manufactured, supplied, and maintained by ByoSis. Our clients are companies with wastewater streams that are too contaminated for discharge.

    manufacturing
    food-beverage
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    RSE

    United Kingdom200+ employees
    Ion Exchange
    europe

    RSE is a leading UK-based provider of innovative water technology solutions, specializing in modular and integrated systems for water purification, wastewater treatment, and industrial water management. With a focus on sustainability and efficiency, RSE delivers industry-shifting technologies that enhance quality, reduce costs, and support environmental goals.

    Containerized/Modular Systems
    Plant Upgrades and Maintenance
    Performance Monitoring
    Construction and Real Estate
    Manufacturing
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    Enviromatch

    United States
    Seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) · Brackish water reverse osmosis (BWRO) · FreshMatch 400-Series RO units +2 more
    North America

    Enviromatch Inc. is a United States based water and wastewater treatment company headquartered in Murrieta, California, with over thirty years of experience in the design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply of treatment systems. The company specializes in containerized, factory-assembled water treatment plants delivered in standard 10-ft, 20-ft, and 40-ft ISO shipping containers that can be commissioned within days of arriving on site. Enviromatch builds seawater and brackish water desalination systems, including its FreshMatch SWRO reverse osmosis units for commercial, industrial, marine, and municipal applications. Project experience spans seawater desalination for resorts, brackish water reverse osmosis for water-scarce regions such as Qatar, and sewage treatment for new developments.

    Containerized water treatment system design and supply
    Seawater desalination (SWRO) systems
    Brackish water reverse osmosis systems
    +2 more
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    IMEDAGUA

    Spain
    Reverse osmosis · Sand and activated carbon filtration · Laminar settling +2 more
    Europe

    IMEDAGUA is a Spanish water treatment company based in Alicante that designs, manufactures and installs custom treatment plants for potable and wastewater. Founded by engineers, it provides reverse osmosis, filtration, biological reactors and solar-powered potabilization for municipal and industrial clients, including arsenic and heavy metal removal and compact containerized systems.

    Water treatment plant design and installation
    Industrial wastewater treatment
    Potable water production
    +2 more
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    Cadman Cranes Ltd

    United Kingdom

    Cadman Cranes is a leading provider of lifting solutions in the UK with over 50 years’ experience and a reputation for quality, reliability and safety. At the very forefront of sustainability within the industry, Cadman Cranes offer responsible and collaborative turn-key solutions across all industries. From depots in Colchester and Brentwood, Cadman is ideally positioned to cover the East of England and beyond, living and breathing its mission to provide safe lifting solutions to industry and communities in a collaborate, considerate and sustainable way. Cadman has always placed great importance on delivering so much more than just crane hire. Its values are focussed on the success of its clients, its people and its community, and it takes great pride in going the extra mile on every job, no matter how big or small. Cadman Cranes add value to your hard work and offer a full-service lifting solution that goes far beyond just crane hire. It doesn’t just look for customers, it looks for partnerships based on trust, quality and safety. Services include: Contract lift services: Our complete package service is ideal for those who require a fully managed lifting solution, removing your risk and liability, and ensuring that we deal with all of the ‘heavy lifting’. Crane hire services: Cadman Cranes is the leading crane rental company in the East of England, providing crane hire across London, Essex, East Anglia, and all over the UK. With cranes available 24/7, 365 days a year, we are well positioned to keep your operations moving. Tank clearance, dredging, and grab solutions: Cadman Cranes offers innovative tank clearance solutions with our custom-designed grab attachment. The remote-controlled grab, mounted to the hooks of our mobile cranes, can reach up to 60 meters and handle a variety of materials, including sewage waste, sludge, grit, mud, and sand. This service is ideal for wastewater treatment plants, sewage facilities, digester tanks, aeration tanks, ports, and any industrial sites that require regular tank cleaning, maintenance, or dredging. Specialist lifting equipment for utility installation projects: Utilising our range of specialist lifting equipment, we have assisted on some of the most complex utility installation projects throughout the East of England, solving problems currently unimaginable by other mobile crane hire companies. Our innovative Compact Crawler Cranes, in combination with our remote-controlled telescopic hydraulic grab, have proved invaluable in providing the highest level of service and crane hire to the utilities sector. If you would like to work with Cadman Cranes or are looking to add a safe and considerate crane hire solution to your list of approved suppliers, Cadman would love to hear from you.

    Asset Maintenance & Rehabilitation
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    Active Tunnelling Ltd

    United Kingdom

    As an industry leader since 1994, Active Tunnelling Ltd (ATL) is the UK’s most experienced independent, micro-tunnelling, auger boring, shaft sinking and pipe jacking company offering a comprehensive range of services to the water and civil engineering industries across the UK & Ireland. More than just a tunnelling company ATL delivers all encompassing projects solutions: whether it is a segmental shaft or complete project management from ‘tunnel’ to final landscaping, ATL delivers flexible, and tailor made solutions to suit any brief. ATL prides itself on its long list of clients that includes amongst others the UK’s leading construction companies and is proud to claim total satisfaction on every job. A dedicated and highly skilled/experienced sixty strong team are at the core of ATL’s success, this weight of experience backed by the UK’s largest independent specialist plant enables ATL to deliver on time every time. Services Our comprehensive range of services allows us to satisfy even the most demanding brief, even with short lead times you can place your trust in us leaving you to focus on other aspects of the project. Tunnelling and pipejacking: 1,000mm – 2,400mm diameter. Micro-tunnelling: 150mm – 900mm diameter. Auger boring: 150mm – 725mm diameter. Grouting. Shaft sinking. Cover slab construction. Timber headings. ATL offer Professional management team with over 30 years experience. Quick mobilisation to site. Technical support/design where required. Achilles UVDB Verify approved company. Quality Assured ISO 9001:2008 Registered Firm Cert. No. A11969. Fast response to enquiries. Fast and efficient service maintaining a high standard of safety. Specialist trenchless plant. A completed project to a high quality at a reasonable price. A willingness to work as one team with all parties to ensure satisfaction.

    Networks - Water Supply
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    Siltbuster Group

    United Kingdom

    Established for over 20 years, the Siltbuster Limited provides rapidly deployable, “modular off the shelf” water treatment solutions to the construction, industrial and municipal markets, with a client base ranging from the world’s most recognisable multi-national corporations to small enterprises. Siltbuster provides a wide range of water and wastewater treatment equipment for the industrial and municipal markets, including: Packaged lamella dissolved air flotation (DAF) units. Lamella clarifiers. Packaged biological treatment systems. Oil/water separators. Pipe flocculators. Reaction tanks. Containerised dosing systems. In the UK, Siltbuster has pioneered the concept of offering this plant through our extensive hire fleet. Approximately 20 major contracts and circa 50 smaller projects are undertaken each year for a diverse range of clients, many of which are some of the UK’s best-known companies. In addition to the industrial/municipal sector, Siltbuster has undertaken a number of mine water treatment projects in many countries, for example, the UK, Ireland, Greece, France, USA, Canada, Australia and Slovakia. The Siltbuster team pride themselves in their ability to react rapidly and in compliance with the project constraints, delivering mobile or permanent solutions tailored to meet your individual needs.

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    AJ Engineering & Construction Services Ltd

    United Kingdom

    AJ Engineering & Construction Services Ltd provide a wide spectrum of engineering services ranging from steel fabrication and CNC machining to cladding and civil engineering, with our highly experienced team we provide on-time, on-budget quality solutions. From our bases in Forres and Fort William, and a team accustomed to travel we can meet our client’s needs wherever required. Having worked on various water and wastewater treatment projects for the past 25 years we have developed a great working relationship with water companies across the UK. Our in-house capabilities allow us to offer a turnkey service to our clients from reactive maintenance and manufacturing to planned infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. Many of the projects we undertake in the water sector are within water treatment and wastewater treatment plants where cleanliness is paramount, all our water sector site teams hold certification and Water Hygiene cards. Our range of services collated into one means that we can take on multiple discipline contracts and deliver them as one which provides our clients with a number of advantages. It removes the need to have multiple contractors on site at once. Benefits in cost savings passed down on procuring large amounts of steel for a side wide project. Little risk of dimensional discrepancies between contractors We work alongside framework delivery partners throughout the UK providing the services below; Steel portal frame buildings (design, fabrication, erection & cladding) Design, manufacture and installation of pipe bridges Design, manufacture and installation of site wide access metalwork (walkways, access stairs, ladders etc) Design, manufacture and installation of modular water buildings transportable by road. Design of various process tanks, pipework and pumps. Fabrication of tanks and pipework (stainless and carbon) Mechanical Installation Modular Treatment Buildings and Mechanical Fit-out SR2 rated steel enclosures (quicker than GRP Kiosks) We appreciate how important quality and cleanliness is in the water sector and we are proud that we have completely segregated facilities for stainless steel and carbon steel. In addition to this we are also approved under the regulations 31(4)(A) of the water supply regulations 2016 to supply stainless steel and pipework fabrications to the drinking water sector.

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    Eliquo Hydrok Ltd

    United Kingdom

    ELIQUO HYDROK works with all major UK and Ireland water companies, providing practical water engineering solutions. As a specialist engineering firm with head office in Indian Queens, ELIQUO HYDROK operates at the forefront of innovative and sustainable water treatment technologies. We support the entire UK water sector, supplying every water company. Part of ELIQUO WATER GROUP, the extensive portfolio includes solutions for wastewater management, wastewater treatment, clean water treatment and surface water management; Mecana PCMF, aeration technologies, CSO screens, flow controls, storm tank flushing and Raw Water Intake Screens. Plus, a sludge treatment portfolio that helps reduce costs, improve efficiency, and meet environmental compliance requirements – through systems like ELOVAC® for vacuum degassing, and other integrated technologies in biogas, digestion, dewatering and drying. With established teams in Cornwall, Wolverhampton and Wombwell, ELIQUO HYDROK are well-equipped to support operations – from start to finish; with design, manufacture, management and install capabilities – across the UK and Ireland. This wealth of in-house expertise is backed by a forward-thinking mindset to help customers achieve their long-term goals sustainably; to deliver results in AMP 8 and beyond.

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    Containerized Water Treatment Fabrication: Modular Plants in ISO Containers

    Containerized fabrication places complete water and wastewater treatment plants inside 20 ft, 40 ft, or 40 ft HC ISO containers (CSC-certified per ISO 1496-1) for plug-and-play deployment to remote, temporary, or rapid-mobilization sites. Capacities range from 5 m³/day (single 20 ft potable RO unit) to 5,000 m³/day (multi-container ZLD trains). Typical applications: oil-and-gas field water treatment, emergency disaster response, military forward bases, mining camp water supply, construction-site sewage, rural water supply, and pilot/demonstration plants for new technology de-risking.

    Fabrication workflow: 3D CAD modeling in AutoCAD Plant or AVEVA E3D, factory assembly with 100% pre-commissioning (hydrostatic, electrical, controls FAT) before shipment, road/sea transport to site, site-installation 1–7 days, commissioning 7–30 days. Internal layout maximizes serviceability: walk-in clearances 600+ mm aisles, equipment on common skids accessible via roof hatches or end doors, all valves/instruments labeled per ISA 5.1. Insulation (50–100 mm rockwool) and HVAC for cold-climate (−40°C) or hot-climate (+50°C) operation. Power options: grid 380–480 VAC 3-phase, on-board diesel genset, or solar+battery hybrid.

    Standards: ISO 668/1496-1 for container structural integrity, ATEX/IECEx Zone 1 for hydrocarbon-presence sites, NSF/ANSI 61 for potable water contact, EN 1717 for backflow prevention, ASME BPVC Section VIII for pressure vessels, IEC 61439 for electrical assemblies. Pre-tested at factory then shipped reduces site commissioning from 6–18 months (stick-built) to 2–6 weeks. Aguato lists containerized-fabrication shops across desalination (BWRO/SWRO), MBR, sewage treatment, drinking water, and produced-water sectors with global delivery references.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What capacity range fits inside a single ISO container?

    20 ft container (33 m³ internal): up to 50 m³/day BWRO, 25 m³/day SWRO, 100 m³/day MBR, 150 m³/day clarifier-based potable. 40 ft container (67 m³ internal): up to 200 m³/day BWRO, 100 m³/day SWRO, 500 m³/day MBR, 800 m³/day rapid sand filtration. Multi-container trains (2–8 containers) deliver 5,000+ m³/day across desalination, MBR, and ZLD. Sizing limit is typically not the water capacity but the auxiliary equipment (chemical day tanks, blower noise enclosure, MCC clearance) — these often spill over into additional containers.

    How does containerized cost compare to stick-built?

    Containerized plants typically cost 10–25% more than equivalent stick-built per m³/day capacity due to space-optimization premium and factory overhead allocation. However, total project cost (TIC) is usually 15–40% lower: 60–80% reduction in site civil works, 70–90% shorter site labor, 50–70% shorter commissioning, and pre-tested reliability reduces commissioning risk premium. The lifecycle TCO crossover vs. stick-built is at ~$3–8M project size — below which containerized always wins. Above $20–30M, stick-built becomes more competitive on capex but loses on schedule.

    What is the typical lifecycle of a containerized treatment unit?

    Process equipment lifecycle inside container matches stick-built: RO membranes 5–10 years, pumps 10–25 years, instrumentation 15–25 years, structural steel 30–50 years. Container shell (CSC-certified ISO box) has 25–30 year service life with periodic exterior recoating every 10–15 years to prevent corrosion. Modular replacement (swap-out failed container with refurbished unit) is the deployment-flexibility advantage — typical refurbishment cost 30–50% of new build, vs. 80–100% for stick-built major overhaul.

    Can containerized plants meet drinking-water and discharge standards?

    Yes. Properly designed containerized plants meet US EPA SDWA, EU DWD 2020/2184, WHO Guidelines, and equivalent discharge standards (US NPDES, EU UWWTD). The certification path includes: all wetted parts NSF/ANSI 61 for potable contact, factory acceptance test (FAT) per ASME/ISO 9001 with documented hydrostatic, electrical, controls, and process performance testing, site acceptance test (SAT) after installation with a 30-day reliability run, and regulatory compliance sampling against permit limits. Pre-tested factory builds are often more compliance-reliable than stick-built construction because of the controlled fabrication environment.

    Case Study·Remote mining camp, Western Australia, 1,800 workers, no mains water or sewer connection
    Challenge

    A mining camp 380 km from the nearest regional town required a self-contained water and wastewater solution for 1,800 workers. Raw water was a saline groundwater at 3,800 mg/L TDS. Sewage had to meet Australian state discharge standard of BOD below 20 mg/L and TSS below 30 mg/L. All equipment had to be operational within 12 weeks of order.

    Approach

    Three 40-foot BWRO containers (combined 900 m3/day capacity, 78% recovery) and two 40-foot MBR containers (combined sewage treatment at 180 m3/day) were factory-built and FAT-tested in Western Australia before transport. Installation on concrete pads was completed in 4 days. Commissioning and reliability run took 18 days.

    Outcome

    Potable water delivered at TDS 95 mg/L, meeting WHO GDWQ. Sewage effluent averaged BOD 7 mg/L, TSS 11 mg/L. Both systems were in full compliance from day 22 post-arrival on site. Total project time from order to compliance was 11 weeks. Capital cost was 22% lower than equivalent stick-built design estimated at tender stage.

    Questions to Ask Shortlisted Providers

    1. 1

      What factory acceptance test (FAT) protocol do you conduct before shipping, and can we witness it?

      FAT is the last opportunity to detect installation errors, instrumentation failures, and process performance gaps before equipment is shipped. Vendors who do not offer witnessed FAT are transferring all commissioning risk to the site. FAT should include a full process performance run at design flow for minimum 8 hours.

    2. 2

      What site access and ground preparation do you require, and what civil works are outside your supply scope?

      Many containerized system failures arise from undefined scope boundaries. Vendors should specify exactly what civil works (concrete pads, bund walls, electrical supply point, drainage connection) are the client's responsibility, with dimensional and load specifications provided at contract award.

    3. 3

      How is the container insulated and heated/cooled for our site temperature range, and what is the guaranteed operating range?

      Containerized plants designed for temperate climates can suffer pipe freeze failures in arctic deployments or control-system overheating in desert environments above 45 degrees C. Operating temperature range, insulation specification, and HVAC sizing must be explicitly guaranteed for the site-specific climate extremes.

    4. 4

      What spares package is included and what is the lead time for the most critical spare parts?

      In remote deployments, a failed dosing pump diaphragm or UV lamp can shut down a plant for weeks if spares are not on-site. Vendors should specify the recommended 2-year spares package at contract stage, including duty/standby pump heads, UV lamps, membrane elements, and control system components.

    5. 5

      What remote monitoring and SCADA capability does the plant include, and does it support GSM/satellite connectivity for remote sites?

      Remote camps without a resident instrument technician need plant SCADA accessible via satellite or GSM to allow remote diagnostics. Vendors without remote monitoring shift all fault-diagnosis cost to the client, requiring on-site technical visits at GBP 3,000 to GBP 10,000 per visit including travel.

    What Drives Cost in This Category

    Factory fabrication and integration versus site-assembled equivalent

    Containerized plants cost 10 to 25% more per m3/day capacity in equipment cost than site-assembled equivalents. However, factory assembly eliminates 60 to 80% of site labour and 50 to 70% of commissioning duration, typically delivering 15 to 35% lower total installed cost (TIC) for projects below GBP 8M.

    Shipping and transport to remote site

    International sea freight for a 40-foot container runs USD 2,000 to USD 8,000 per container (port to port). Road transport from port to remote site can add USD 3,000 to USD 20,000 per container depending on distance, road quality, and permits for oversized loads. Shipping cost is proportionately highest for the smallest plants.

    ATEX and hazardous area equipment specification

    Oil-and-gas and mining sites with ATEX Zone 1 or Zone 2 classification require ATEX-rated electrical equipment (motors, instruments, control panels), adding 20 to 40% to electrical capital cost. Non-ATEX equipment on a Zone 1 site is a criminal safety breach under DSEAR 2002.

    On-site civil works (concrete pads, bunds, drainage, electrical supply point)

    Civil works for a 3-container potable plant (3 concrete pads, secondary containment bund, drainage, earthing) typically cost GBP 40K to GBP 120K. These are frequently excluded from containerized plant supply scope and must be budgeted separately by the client.

    Key Regulations & Standards

    ISO 1496-1:1990 Series 1 Freight Containers Specification and Testing

    Containerized plants shipped by sea must be transported in ISO 1496-1 certified containers that have been structurally modified with engineering calculations and load-testing documentation. Non-certified containers may be refused at ports or require additional structural inspections.

    DSEAR 2002 (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations)

    UK sites with flammable or explosive atmospheres (oil-and-gas, ATEX Zone 1 or 2) require all electrical equipment in the hazardous zone to be rated to ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU categories. Containerized plants supplied to ATEX zones require a Site ATEX document and equipment group/category certification.

    WRAS Approval and DWI List of Approved Products

    All wetted materials in potable water containerized plants for UK applications must carry WRAS approval or be on the DWI approved products list. This includes membranes, housings, pipework, valves, gaskets, and chemical dosing wetted parts. Non-approved materials require DWI risk assessment before use.

    UK Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 2016

    Containerized plants supplying drinking water in England and Wales must comply with WS(WQ)R 2016 in terms of water quality parameters. DWI must be notified of any new water supply undertaking, including temporary or emergency containerized supplies lasting more than 30 days.

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